点评:We visited Whitchurch Silk Mill as part of a group ride with our local Harley-Davidson Chapter, and it was absolutely fantastic from start to finish.
From the moment we arrived, the team at the mill were incredibly welcoming—even opening up the front lawn so we could park our motorcycles right in front of the building, which made for a beautiful setting. The mill itself is steeped in history, sitting on the River Test with the water running on either side of the building. The grounds are idyllic, and we were lucky enough to enjoy our visit in glorious sunshine.
Our tour guide was warm, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable. She walked us through the process of silk weaving from cocoon to finished product, explaining everything in great detail—including the mill’s involvement in producing fabric for the King’s coronation and iconic films like Titanic and BBC dramas such as Emma.
We finished with a lovely lunch of sandwiches, tea, and the most delicious cakes—lemon drizzle and Victoria sponge were especially popular!
The entire visit was beautifully organised, informative, and incredibly enjoyable. I can’t recommend Whitchurch Silk Mill enough, especially for group visits. Thank you for making our day so memorable.
翻译:我们参加了当地哈雷戴维森分会组织的骑行活动,参观了惠特彻奇丝绸厂。从始至终,这趟旅程都棒极了。
从我们抵达的那一刻起,工厂的团队就热情地接待了我们——他们甚至开辟了前草坪,让我们可以把摩托车停放在工厂正前方,营造出优美的环境。工厂本身历史悠久,坐落在泰斯特河畔,河水在工厂两侧流淌。工厂的庭院景色优美,我们很幸运能在明媚的阳光下享受了这次参观。
我们的导游热情友好,知识渊博。她带我们参观了丝绸织造的整个过程,从蚕茧到成品,讲解得非常详细——包括工厂如何参与为国王加冕典礼、《泰坦尼克号》等标志性电影以及BBC电视剧《爱玛》等制作布料。
我们享用了一顿丰盛的午餐,包括三明治、茶和最美味的蛋糕——柠檬淋面蛋糕和维多利亚海绵蛋糕尤其受欢迎!
整个参观安排得井井有条,内容丰富,令人非常享受。我强烈推荐惠特彻奇丝绸厂,尤其是团体参观。感谢你们让我们度过了如此难忘的一天。