The Watercress Line, Alton
Alton, East Hampshire
Photo: Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Christine Matthews, CC BY-SA 2.0
A heritage steam railway through the Hampshire countryside, running between Alton and Alresford. It uses steam and heritage diesel locomotives with historic coaches.
Highlights
- Steam and heritage diesel locomotives
- Historic coaches through the Hampshire countryside
- Alresford excursions with lunch and shops
Good to know
- Check the calendar before booking, as trains run on selected dates
- The lifts at Alton station were out of order at the time of checking
Getting there
The Watercress Line, Alton, Alton station, Anstey Road, Alton, GU34 2PZParking: Check the official site for parking and getting here.
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