The Silver Factory / Berbice Country Estate - Voorschoten
If you drive from Leiden to Voorschoten, The Silver Factory is on your right when entering the village. The white building is recognisable by its elongated shape with stepped gables at both ends.
The factory's founder was Utrecht-born businessman Johannes M. van Kempen III. His workshop there had become too small and the municipality of Utrecht did not give permission for his expansion plans. So he and his family moved to Voorschoten in 1857, where he did get the opportunity to carry out his grand plans. He bought the Berbice estate and the adjacent land. There he had his Silver Factory built.
The Silver Factory / Berbice Country Estate
Leidseweg 219 & 221
2253 AE
Voorschoten
Contact details
E: info@buitenplaatsberbice.nl
W: http://www.buitenplaatsberbice.nl/
Check the website for current opening hours.
