Whitchurch, Hampshire, where you can always be assured of a warm welcome!

Whitchurch is nestled in the upper reaches of the River Test valley and is Hampshire’s smallest town. It sits on the southern edge of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB), with glorious, tranquil countryside of sweeping chalk hills, valleys and pastureland offering peaceful walking trails and quiet country lanes for cycling.

The beautiful crystal-clear waters of the world-famous River Test flow through the centre of the town, past Whitchurch Silk Mill, Britain’s oldest silk mill still operating in its original building and now a popular year-round visitor attraction.

Just two miles upstream, along the popular waymarked Mill Trail, you will find Laverstoke Mill, formerly a paper mill and now home to the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery, another of the area’s popular visitor destinations.

Come and explore this lesser known part of Hampshire. With good road, rail and bus connections and so much to see and do, Whitchurch is the perfect place to visit for just a day, or as a base for a longer stay in North Hampshire.

What Whitchurch, Hampshire has to offer

Whitchurch Walks

Whitchurch Walks

Whitchurch has a variety of walks to suit all interests and abilities; from the gentle river landscape of pristine waters and water meadows with their abundant flora and fauna, to the footpaths of the chalk downs where the colours, sounds and shadows change with every season.

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Watership Down Trail

Watership Down Trail

Explore the fabulous North Wessex Downs landscape made famous in Richard Adam’s modern classic about the rabbits of Watership Down and visit some of the actual book locations on this new 24-mile circular trail.

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Silk Mill

Silk Mill

Built in 1815, Whitchurch Silk Mill is the oldest silk mill in the country still weaving in its original building. Watch the looms and waterwheel in operation, see various changing exhibitions, visit the café and shop, and feed the ducks on the river.

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What’s On In Whitchurch

Four Seasons Spring Bingo at the Sports & Social Club

21 March 2024 7:00 pm

Four Seasons Spring Bingo at the Sports & Social Club

Join us for an Evening of Fun Raffle at Half Time. Basket Meals Available. Bingo & Raffle – Cash Only Doors open at 7pm     Eyes Down...

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Quiz with Marcus & Bish in Support of Whitchurch Community Swimming Pool

23 March 2024 8:00 pm

Quiz with Marcus & Bish in Support of Whitchurch Community Swimming Pool

A Quizzing Evening not to be missed with Marcus & Bish! There will be a licensed bar but you can bring your own snacks! Doors open at...

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Steve’s Easter Quiz at the Kings Arms

31 March 2024 8:00 pm

Steve’s Easter Quiz at the Kings Arms

We all love a quiz, especially at Easter and we’re no different here. We’re bringing you Steve’s Easter quiz. This is how it...

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