50s & 60s Weekend
Enjoy a taste of the Great British summer holiday with the sights and sounds of the railway in the 50s and 60s
The railway will celebrate the fabulous 1950s and 1960s with entertainment happening around Alresford and Ropley stations.
Your travel ticket gives you freedom of the line to hop on and off at any station to explore a range of vintage displays.Â
The 50s & 60s Weekend is as much about reliving this period as it is enjoying the rush of a steam engine. Whether you want to get involved and dress up in your own period costume or simply come along and soak up the atmosphere, the 50s & 60s Weekend promises to be a truly unique and memorable experience.
What's On
• Unlimited train travel across the day. Hop on and off as you please to explore our four heritage stations.
• Try your hand at traditional fete games horseshoes and quoits. Test your strength on the mini high striker.
• A selection of vintage toys will be on display in the Railway Museum at Alresford.
• Unlimited rides on the miniature railway, which will be operating all weekend.
• Take part in the hula hooping competition or just have a go for fun. Don’t worry, hoops are provided! Saturday only.
• There’ll be a competition for the ‘Best Dressed’, for those of you dressing up in your own period costumes.
• Let the little ones run off steam at the loco playground or play in the sandpit at Ropley.
What's On
• Enjoy live music at Ropley station by Stephanie Belle and the Super Jets.
• Enjoy music and dancing at Alresford station with Now That’s Jive.
• Miss Holiday Swing will be performing at Ropley on Saturday.
• A variety of delicious hot and cold meals and snacks will be available from Ropley’s T-Junction and Alresford’s West Country Buffet.
• Queenie’s Travelling Teapot & Moo Moo Belle ice cream will be serving refreshments at Ropley.
• Relax at the south-facing picnic area overlooking the beautiful South Downs at Ropley.
Tickets
Children
Age 4 and under
Advanced Booking: FREE
On the day: FREE
Children
Age 5-16
Advanced Booking: £12.00
On the day: £14.00
Adults
Age 17+
Advanced Booking: £24.00
On the day: £28.00
Family
2 Adults & 2 Children
Advanced Booking: £60.00
On the day: £66.00
Parking
Alresford: Pay & display car park, operated by Winchester City Council.
Alton: Pay & display car park, operated by South Western Railway. Please be advised that spaces may be limited.
The company does not guarantee that the trains will arrive or depart at the times stated and reserves the right to cancel, alter or suspend any train without notice, or to substitute a different train should this be necessary for whatever reason.
