The Mill received an overall rating of 89%, which included high scores for the overall attraction and interpretation, the retail experience and the staff and volunteers. Highlights for the VisitEngland assessors were the opportunity to see the Mill in action with Weavers and Tacklers operating the machinery daily, the tour with links to digital resources, and the Special Exhibitions Gallery devoted to a programme of changing exhibitions was of a very high standard.
Whitchurch Silk Mill wins VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Award for Best Told Story
Whitchurch Silk Mill in beautiful rural Hampshire, the oldest working silk mill in the UK and now a working museum and heritage attraction, was one of just 18 visitor attractions across the whole of England to be awarded the coveted “Best Told” accolade by VisitEngland.
VisitEngland awarded just 97 Visitor Attraction Accolades to attractions across five categories – Best Told Story, Hidden Gem, Quality Food and Drink, Welcome and a Gold Accolade. They awarded Best Told Story accolades to venues that tell their story memorably and creatively, where visitors leave having enjoyed a fun day out.
The accolade is a testament to the high-quality visitor experience at Whitchurch Silk Mill and the passion and hard work put in by staff and volunteers to bring a complete and engaging narrative of Hampshire’s silk industry from the 19th century to the present day.
Whitchurch Silk Mill, which preserves the rare traditional craft of silk weaving as a living museum, brings to life the story of silk for visitors through captivating interpretation and an opportunity to witness the silk-making process through the hands of their highly skilled weavers.
“We’re beyond proud to have the work of our team honoured with this award. It is an assurance that the passion and knowledge the staff and volunteers have for the Mill is passed on to visitors in an engaging way.” Freya Gulliver, Visitor Experience Assistant.
Nominate the Mill today for the chance for them to win £1,000
The Movement for Good Awards 2022
You can make a difference to the Mill. They’re not asking for money, or any real-time, just your nomination for the Mill. Anyone can nominate, and that one nomination could mean an extra £1,000 to help preserve living heritage. The more nominations the Mill receives, the greater the chance of winning. So, once you’ve nominated, please spread the word and make it a movement!
The Movement for Good Awards is an annual platform for giving, set up by all the businesses that make up the Benefact Group. They want to make a tangible difference to the lives of the people and communities they serve by supporting charities, not-for-profit organisations, and community interest projects that mean something to you.
Whitchurch Silk Mill Opening Times
They are open from Tuesday to Sunday. 10.30 am to 5.00 pm.
The café is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30 am to 4.30 pm (last orders) for drinks and snacks.
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