Chesapeake mill

The Chesapeake Mill is a beautiful example of a historic building being reborn into a unique retail outlet full of exiting merchandise. The Mill itself is of architecturalortance as a fine example of the re-use of salvage timber in construction - though the shell is brick all structural members within are of timber, most from the frigate 'Chesapeake' a warship captured by the Royal Navy in 1812 du

ring a war. The Mill, at the time, was considered to be a very modern buildingin design - and throughout the years has played and important part to Wickham and the surrounding Meon Valley. The Mill today has been transformed into a retail Haven where you can find treasures, glassware, gifts, jewellery and antiques and collectables beautifully compliment the charming building which accomodates it all. #
Recently we have dedicated an area within the Mill to educate our visitors of the architectural and historical significance of Wickham and the Mill itself. At Chesapeake mill, you will find a huge variety of traditional and vintage lifestyle accessories, a wonderful range of unique and hard to find products with timeless appeal for the home, garden and the special people in your life. The mill provides an alternative way to shop, where you can browse a selection of the best interior ideas, plus gifts to suit every taste and budget. Your visit is sure to prove surprising and inspirational, the best retail therapy[y you will ever have. Take a break and treat yourself in our fabulous tearooms, where you will always find light snacks, cooked food and our famous high teas.