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Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'
"Let off steam at this living history railway! Experience the nostalgic sights, sounds and smells of steam as you travel through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside, adjacent to the South Downs National Park.Located just seven miles from the ancient city of Winchester, you can join the line at the picturesque Georgian town of Alresford or at the bustling market town of Alton. Fares give you all day travel, so you can visit all four heritage stations with period charm as well as these historic towns."
Address: The Railway Station, Station Road, New Alresford SO24 9JG, UK
Phone: 01962 733810
State: Hampshire
City: New Alresford
Zip Code: SO24 9JG

opening times

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM


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Reviews
Fantastic day. Amazing friendly staff. Great value. My grandsons had a wonderful time. Lots of activities for children during Easter holidays. We had a wonderful adventure. Sharan PortsmouthVisited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
What an incredible day out! We visited for the Easter weekend. Started at Alresford and took the shuttle to Ropley, then all the way to the end and back again taking the last service back to Alresford. Ropley was awesome. The miniature railway was well operated and a lot of fun. Queues were very short. The museum / display was well worth visiting. Train rides were comfortable some cabins were even heated.
Absolutely fantastic experience for the family. Lovely steam train and there are different themes throughout the year. You can park in the station car park and use their toilets, then walk over the bridge to get through. Give yourself enough time as there can be queues. Bring your own food/drink as there's limited things available on board.
Our family of 8 booked tickets for the festive illuminations trip on 23rd December and absolutely loved it! So much so that it may just have to become a yearly tradition. We parked at Alton train station where we departed from and found there to be ample parking - but we did arrive about 30mins before our departure time to ensure we got a space. Whilst the train is impressive and the Christmas songs with narration we fantastic, what really made it special for us were the staff and volunteers working there. Everyone was so happy, helpful and informative that they made the trip really special for us. We also got some lovely shots of our family together as the staff/volunteers were always offering to take pictures for us which we greatly appreciated. You can take your own refreshments on board to enjoy food and drink including alcohol but you could also buy refreshments from the buffet cart on the train or at Alresford station where you will stop for around 30mins. You can also pre-order drinks online with your tickets and get them delivered straight to your table which is a good idea. There was such a happy atmosphere on the train with people singing and dancing along to the festive tunes. There’s even choreography with the wristbands flashing to the music and a Christmas quiz! Lots and lots of fun for everyone. You certainly don’t need to be a steam train enthusiast to enjoy the illuminations but if you are, then you’re in for a double treat. The trip lasts around 1hr 45mins along with your 30min stop at Alresford and really is a great day out for all of the family. We would have no hesitation in recommending and we will be looking into the other trips available on the Watercress Line gourmet dining trips / Real Ale Train. Thank you again to all of the team for making it a special occasion for all of our family.
We went for the Christmas light ride and it was amazing, all staff are very welcoming and kind. I would recommend doing this either with friends, family or a couple.Visited onWeekend
Our family always enjoy a trip on the Watercress Line! We have done the special Thomas event and been on the regular train several times, as well as the vintage bus and mini-railway. The stations and trains are so well-kept and the volunteers are exceptionally friendly and helpful and seem passionate about what they do. It's an amazing day out for kids and our little ones are always thrilled when we visit. We will be back again soon, I'm sure!
First visit to Watercress Line for their October Gala. Brilliant experience. Stations are brilliant and Engine Shed at Ropley really looks as though it’s always been there.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
We went for the lights show/ train ride just after Christmas so this was pre-booked but was amazing. We loved dancing in the aisles and seeing the amazing lights.Visited onWeekendWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedNot sure
Another fantastic Steam Gala in beautiful Autumn sunshine. Great food, local beer and lots to do. One of my happy places.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Had the anthems and lights disco train. Highly recommend this trip. We had a great time.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
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