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A Magical
Day Out

latest news

new TIMETABLES FOR BOTH OUR ONE TRAIN SERVICE AND TWO TRAIN SERVICE are now live

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us better

Check out our YouTube channel with lots of films explaining different things around our railway, who we are and what we do.

donations

opening times

Our latest
news & updates

Keep up to date with all our latest news, blog articles and updates from around the Watercress Line.

Our special days

Afternoon Tea Train

10 july 2022 (sold out), 24 july 2022 (sold out) & 21 august 2022 (sold out)

Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea while travelling on board a heritage steam train.

Diesel Gala

15 - 17 july 2022

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a weekend of heritage diesel traction over our steeply graded line.

Real Ale Train
(RAT)

various dates

Our famous Real Ale Train, or RAT as it is affectionately known, returns for 2022 to continue its tradition of serving real ale from the bar car whilst travelling through the Hampshire countryside.

BARN OWL

15 & 16 july 2022

Beer At Ropley Nights On Watercress Line. Come and enjoy real ale (wine and soft drinks too!) at Ropley station.

Day Out with Thomas

6 - 14 AUGUST 2022

Peep, peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters.

50s & 60s Weekend

27 - 29 August 2022

Enjoy a taste of the Great British summer holiday with the sights and sounds of the railway in the 50’s and 60’s.

Open Weekend

10 - 11 September 2022

The Watercress line opens its stations so you can view current restoration projects at Ropley, as well as exploring the yard and the Engineering Shed and Carriage Shop Viewing Galleries.

Autumn Steam Gala

7 - 9 October 2022

We look forward to welcoming you to our three day weekend. There will be steam locomotives operating a varied timetable each day.

Wizard Week

24 - 30 October 2022

The Watercress line transforms into a place of magic and mischief for Halloween. We have lots of spooky activities to keep the kids entertained.

Afternoon Tea Train

10 july 2022 (sold out), 24 july 2022 (sold out) & 21 august 2022 (sold out)

Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea while travelling on board a heritage steam train.

Diesel Gala

15 - 17 july 2022

Enjoy the sights and sounds of a weekend of heritage diesel traction over our steeply graded line.

Real Ale Train
(RAT)

various dates

Our famous Real Ale Train, or RAT as it is affectionately known, returns for 2022 to continue its tradition of serving real ale from the bar car whilst travelling through the Hampshire countryside.

Day Out with Thomas

6 - 14 AUGUST 2022

Peep, peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters.

BARN OWL

15 & 16 july 2022

Beer At Ropley Nights On Watercress Line. Come and enjoy real ale (wine and soft drinks too!) at Ropley station.

50s & 60s Weekend

27 - 29 August 2022

Enjoy a taste of the Great British summer holiday with the sights and sounds of the railway in the 50’s and 60’s.

Open Weekend

10 - 11 September 2022

The Watercress line opens its stations so you can view current restoration projects at Ropley, as well as exploring the yard and the Engineering Shed and Carriage Shop Viewing Galleries.

Autumn Steam Gala

7 - 9 October 2022

We look forward to welcoming you to our three day weekend. There will be steam locomotives operating a varied timetable each day.

Wizard Week

24 - 30 October 2022

The Watercress line transforms into a place of magic and mischief for Halloween. We have lots of spooky activities to keep the kids entertained.

news & updates

Keep up to date with all our latest news, blog articles and updates from around the Watercress Line.

LATEST NEWS

GET TO KNOW US

Check out our YouTube channel with lots of films explaining different things around our railway, who we are and what we do.

VIEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL

our trains

We have a wide range of steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, coaches, wagons and cranes.

VIEW OUR TRAINS

DONATIONS

Whilst we derive income from c.125,000 visitors each year, this is typically only sufficient to cover operating costs. To sustain this heritage railway in the future, we need to raise funds – your donations will be much appreciated.

MAKE A DONATION

In years gone by, the Watercress Line took people on holiday, carried people to war, transported evacuees and moved all the essential goods of the area.

Today at the railway you can enjoy the perfect day out for all the family, with plenty of activities included in the ticket price: play in our brand-new playground and experience the thrill of a trip on a steam train through the spectacular Hampshire countryside.

A visit to the Watercress Line is a trip back in time

Discover how we restore our locomotives and carriages and see restoration in action plus much more.

A visit to the Watercress Line is a trip back in time

Discover how we restore our locomotives and carriages and see restoration in action plus much more.

Around the Watercress Line

Enjoy the perfect day out for all the family, with plenty of activities included in the ticket price: play in the playground and relax in the picnic areas.

Contact Us

01962 733810 info@watercressline.co.uk

The Watercress Line
The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG

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