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The Watercress Line, Alresford

New Alresford, Winchester

Alresford station on the Watercress Line

Photo: Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0

A heritage steam railway that runs from Alresford through the Hampshire countryside. Its calendar includes special days and themed trains through the year.

Highlights

Steam trains through the Hampshire countryside
Special days and themed trains
Freedom of the Line all-day travel

Good to know

Online sales close at midnight the day before travel
Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable once bought

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The Watercress Line, Alresford, Alresford Station, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JGParking: Check the Watercress Line website for parking details.

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

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Where: Alresford Station, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG
Price: £10 to £25. Freedom of the Line adult fare £26.50 booked online or £30.50 on the day, and child £12 online or £14 on the day. A booking fee of £2.50 may apply. Special days have their own fares and timetables.
Opening: Trains run on the days shown in the calendar on the timetables page, and each day has its own timetable. Special days run through the year, including December and January events, so check the calendar for winter 2026 and spring 2027 running days.
Time needed: Half a day
Parking: Check the Watercress Line website for parking details.
Access: Check the Watercress Line website for access details before travelling.

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