Hampshire · Distillery visit
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
GinTours & tastings
Worth it as much for the architecture as the gin — the Heatherwick glasshouses make it England's most striking gin distillery visit, and £20 with a cocktail is good value. Just remember it's Friday–Sunday only.
At a glance
- Spirit
- Gin
- Where
- Laverstoke Mill, Whitchurch, Hampshire
- Tours
- Yes — guided tours & tastings
- Booking
- Pre-book at distillery.bombaysapphire.com (also AttractionTix / GetYourGuide). Open Friday–Sunday only — a key thing to check before travelling.
- Getting there
- Laverstoke Mill, Hampshire — a shuttle runs from Whitchurch/Overton stations, and buses 76/86 stop outside; ~60 miles from London by car. Nearest station: Whitchurch or Overton (shuttle bus from both).
- Best time
- Open Friday–Sunday only (plus some peak weekdays). Summer 10:00–20:00, winter 10:00–18:00.
Why visit
- Thomas Heatherwick's glasshouse botanical conservatories, in a restored 11th-century water mill on the River Test
- One of the UK's most architecturally striking distillery experiences
- A complimentary cocktail at the Mill Bar; good value at £20
- Reachable from London by train + shuttle, no car needed
Worth knowing
- Open Friday–Sunday only — many visitors are caught out, so check before travelling
- Self-guided format is less personal than a guided tour; brand-experience-led
Tours & experiences
- Discovery Experience (self-guided)1.5–2 hours · from £20
Self-guided tour of the mill and glasshouses plus a cocktail (£10 ages 6–17).
- Gin Cocktail Masterclass + Discovery~3 hours · from £45
Tour plus a hands-on cocktail masterclass.
Tour details and prices change seasonally — confirm with the distillery before you travel.
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