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

Saturday, 28th September 2024 - Saturday, 28th September 2024

Saturday, 12th October 2024 - Saturday, 12th October 2024

Saturday, 2nd November 2024 - Saturday, 2nd November 2024

The Watercress Belle Fine Dining TrainThe Watercress Belle Fine Dining TrainEnjoy a delicious, contemporary 3 course meal and fine wines while savouring the opulent comfort in 1st Class carriages of this beautifully restored, 70 year old train.
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Sunday, 29th September 2024 - Sunday, 29th September 2024

Sunday, 13th October 2024 - Sunday, 13th October 2024

Sunday, 3rd November 2024 - Sunday, 3rd November 2024

The Royal Wessex Fine Dining Sunday Lunch on The Watercress LineThe Royal Wessex Fine Dining Sunday Lunch on The Watercress LineWe are delighted to announce the arrival of our newest fine dining train, The Royal Wessex. Launching this spring, it will run on Sunday lunchtimes on limited dates during the year.
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Friday, 4th October 2024 - Sunday, 6th October 2024

Watercress Line Autumn Steam GalaAutumn Steam Gala at The Watercress LineThe Autumn Steam Gala event is a chance to enjoy unlimited rides behind a range of visiting locomotives as well as our home-fleet locomotives, running on an enhanced timetable.
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Saturday, 26th October 2024 - Saturday, 26th October 2024

Saturday, 2nd November 2024 - Saturday, 2nd November 2024

Murder Mystery Train and actorsMurder Mystery Fine Dining Train on the Watercress LineThe Watercress Line is delighted to announce the revival of its very popular Murder Mystery Trains. These special evenings will commence on the platform where the company 'The Perfect Murder' will set the scene for the evening before you board your First Class carriage on The Watercress Belle.
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Saturday, 26th October 2024 - Sunday, 3rd November 2024

Wizard Week at The Mid Hants Railway "Watercress Line"Wizard Week at The Mid Hants Railway "Watercress Line"Little ghouls and ghosts – and all fans of things that go bump in the night – will enjoy fiendish fun at the wickedly wonderful Watercress Line this Halloween. The spooktacular Wizard Week runs from 26th October to 3rd November, with plenty of magic and mayhem guaranteed. Get dressed up for a…
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Friday, 29th November 2024 - Saturday, 4th January 2025

Steam Illuminations at Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'Steam Illuminations at the Watercress LineSteam Illuminations returns to The Watercress Line (November to January). Experience an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns, includes 'Canopy of Lights' a…
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Saturday, 14th December 2024 - Saturday, 14th December 2024

Sunday, 15th December 2024 - Sunday, 15th December 2024

Saturday, 21st December 2024 - Saturday, 21st December 2024

Sunday, 22nd December 2024 - Sunday, 22nd December 2024

Monday, 23rd December 2024 - Monday, 23rd December 2024

Father ChristmasFather Christmas Express at the Watercress LineJoin Father Christmas as he transports you to Ropley on his magical Father Christmas Express. Have some jolly, festive fun with his helpers as you ride on a steam train to Father Christmas' Hampshire Hideaway.
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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
2024 On the day Adult price£28.00 per ticket
2024 On the day Child age 5-16 years price£14.00 per ticket
2024 On the day Family (2 Adults and 1 Child or 1 Adult and up to 3 Children) price£56.00 per ticket
2024 On the day Family Ticket (2 Adults and up to 3 Children)£78.00 per ticket

Children under 5 go free

Advance ticket prices:

Adult: £24.00
Child: £12.00
Family (1 adult and up to 3 children): £48.00
Family (2 adults and 1 child): £48.00
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £67.00

Advance tickets are available from The Watercress Line's website.

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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