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Steam Illuminations on the Watercress Line

Alresford Station, Watercress Line, Alresford · 27 November to 2 January 2027

The mill stream by the Town Mill in New AlresfordPhoto of Alresford: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
27 Nov to 2 Jan

Photo of Alresford: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0

A steam train covered in synchronised LED lights runs a round trip from Alresford or Alton with music, live entertainers on board and the Voiceover Man as host. Every passenger gets an LED wristband to keep.

Highlights

  • Light and sound show inside and outside the carriages
  • Live entertainers, a Christmas quiz and the FlashyOke singalong
  • Snow Light Cascade at the top of the line and a new Disco Ball Alley
  • Christmas village and marshmallow toasting at Alresford Station

Good to know

  • Trains start and finish at Alresford or Alton; the accessible carriage runs from Alresford only
  • Buggies cannot go on the train and must be left at the station
  • No dogs except assistance dogs
  • Tickets are non-refundable unless bought with Ticket Protect

Getting there

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Alresford Station, Watercress Line, Alresford Station, Station Road, New Alresford, SO24 9JG

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Checked on 19 October 2026 against watercressline.co.uk. Details change, so please confirm with the organiser before you travel. How we check

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