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Celebrating Heritage Crafts, Creativity and the Colours of Autumn at Whitchurch Silk Mill.Open: Friday 23rd October 2026 to Sunday 25th October, from 10.30 am to 5.00 pm
Celebrate the colours, creativity and traditions of autumn at Whitchurch Silk Mill’s Harvest & Heritage Festival.
Over three days, the historic Mill will be transformed with seasonal displays, harvest-inspired decorations and showcases of traditional craftsmanship.
From textile arts and rural crafts to traditional making techniques and contemporary interpretations of heritage skills, the festival offers a unique opportunity to experience living heritage in action. Visitors will be able to speak with craftspeople and learn about endangered skills.
Whether you’re seeking a wonderful autumn day out, are passionate about crafts or simply looking for inspiration, there will be something to discover.
As the UK’s oldest working silk mill, Whitchurch Silk Mill preserves and shares heritage craft skills for future generations. This special fundraising event helps support the Mill’s charitable work, from maintaining historic machinery to delivering workshops, demonstrations and educational programmes that keep traditional skills alive.
Tickets are £10 per adult, £ 6 per child. Children under 5 years of age are FREE and do not require a ticket. Annual passes are valid for this event. Tickets are valid for the whole festival.
Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in the Mill grounds. Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the Mill and Welcome Building.
This event is in aid of Whitchurch Silk Mill, Charity No. 900621.
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Whitchurch Silk Mill, 28 Winchester Street, , RG28 7AL Whitchurch, United Kingdom, 28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, RG28 7AL, United Kingdom
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