Autumn on the Watercress Line

The Watercress Line

The Railway Station
Station Road
Alresford
Hampshire
SO24 9JG

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Tel: 01962 733810

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Opening Times

Open (10 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Tickets can be pre-booked in advance of your visit or bought on the day. Please see The Watercress Line's website for further details.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

The Watercress Line is located just off the A31, about seven miles from Winchester.~

Alresford Station Road: SO24 9JG            
Ropley Bighton Hill: SO24 9SQ
Medstead Station Approach: GU34 5EN
Alton Station Road: GU34 2PZ

It is recommended that visitors start their journey from either Alresford or Alton. Parking is available at Alresford and Alton.

Alresford: Pay & display car park, operated by Winchester City Council. Disabled parking available.

Alton: Pay & display car park, operated by South Western Railway. Please be advised spaces may be limited.

 

Public Transport Directions

Train: The Watercress Line have a mainline link at Alton station, where South Western Railway operate platforms 1 & 2 and the Watercress Line runs from platform 3. Please purchase your Watercress Line tickets on arrival at Alton from our shop on Platform 3.

Events

Tuesday, 2nd April 2024 - Sunday, 14th April 2024

Easter Egg & Dinosaur Egg Trails at The Watercress LineEaster Egg & Dinosaur Egg Trails at The Watercress LineCome and find Easter eggs and Dinosaur eggs hidden around The Watercress Line! During the Easter holidays, there will be egg trails located around the railway to keep little ones entertained.
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Friday, 26th April 2024 - Sunday, 28th April 2024

Spring Steam Gala at The Watercress LineSpring Steam Gala at The Watercress LineEnjoy a 'steam' packed three-day Spring Steam Gala at The Watercress Line (26th - 28th April). It's a great opportunity to see and ride behind two visiting locomotives and the home-fleet locomotives. Explore all four heritage stations along the 10 mile line overlooking the South Downs National…
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Saturday, 25th May 2024 - Sunday, 2nd June 2024

Day Out With Thomas at The Watercress LineDay Out With Thomas at The Watercress LinePeep, peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement!
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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
2023 Adult price£24.00 per ticket
2023 Child age 5-16 years price£12.00 per ticket
2023 Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) price£60.00 per ticket

2023 prices are valid until 31 March 2024.

Children under 5 go free

One free adult carer per full fare paying disabled person. Dogs and bicycles go free.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled Parking
  • Disabled persons toilet
  • Facility for service dogs
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible

Catering

  • Cafe
  • Catering for groups
  • Catering Provided
  • On-Site cafe/restaurant
  • Outdoor eating area
  • Picnic area
  • Picnic Site
  • Refreshments Available
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

  • Babes in Arms
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome
  • Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Conference facilities
  • Dogs Accepted - Dogs admitted on a lead
  • Dogs admitted on a lead
  • Dogs welcome
  • Gift shop
  • Groups by arrangement
  • Groups welcome
  • Guided tours by arrangement
  • Licensed for alcohol
  • Marquee Space Available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Open New Year
  • Open on bank holidays

Leisure Facilities

  • Themed Nights

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • Off-road parking
  • Parking (charge)
  • Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

  • Delta
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Visa
  • Visa accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Countryside Setting
  • In countryside
  • Smoking Some Areas
  • Some no smoking areas
  • Village Location

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Educational Groups
  • Family Fun - Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

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