Sunday Carvery Express
In collaboration with Alton House Hotel and Lemon Stone Events
New dining experience - travel to Alton on a heritage train to enjoy a sunday carvery
Your journey begins in Alresford, where you will travel through the beautiful Hampshire countryside to Alton aboard a heritage train.
On arrival in Alton, you will make your way to the Alton House Hotel, where Lemon Stone Events will be serving a delicious, freshly prepared Sunday Carvery.
Please note: Dining takes place at the hotel, a short walk away from Alton Station, not onboard the train. Each guest will receive a carvery ticket to exchange at the venue for their meal.
After your lunch, you’ll return to the station to board the train for a scenic journey back to Alresford, completing a day of heritage travel and hearty dining.
Carvery Buffet Menu
Roasted Topside of Beef
Honey & Mustard Glazed Gammon
Roasted Turkey
Served with gravy & sauces
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Yorkshire Puddings
Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Selection of Seasonal Vegetables
Cauliflower Cheese
Braised Red Cabbage
Stuffing Balls
Pigs in Blankets
If you have any further dietary requirements or allergies, please make your booking and email your booking reference to reservations@watercressline.co.uk, letting them know your requirements.
What's included?
• A delicious carvery, prepared and served at the Alton House Hotel by Lemon Stone Events
• Each visitor will enjoy a return journey through the Hampshire countryside onboard one of our trains.
What's On
• Visitors must arrive at Alresford Station at least 15 minutes before the selected departure time (11am or 1pm).
• Visitors may return to Alresford from Alton Station (departure times: 2pm or 4pm).
• Collect your ticket to exchange for a carvery at Alton House Hotel.
Partners
The Naked Grape is a proudly independent, family-owned wine merchant dedicated to helping customers find the perfect bottle – regardless of their level of wine knowledge. Their strength lies in genuine, knowledgeable conversation and carefully tailored recommendations.
Every wine on their shelves has been personally tasted and selected by the team. If they don’t love it, they don’t stock it – simple as that. The Naked Grape specialises in wines from small, family-run producers who craft honest, characterful wines with real stories behind them. But above all, it’s about the taste.
They steer clear of mass-market bottles found everywhere else and embrace the joy of discovering wines you won’t find just anywhere. Their curated range spans the globe, offering standout examples and exceptional value across styles and regions.
Enjoy three wines from The Naked Grape on your unique wine tasting journey at The Watercress Line.
Pinglestone Estate – home to Louis Pommery – was established in 2017 by Vranken-Pommery Monopole, becoming the first Champagne House to plant vines in England. Drawing on over 200 years of heritage and expertise, they selected premium chalk-rich land in Hampshire’s downlands for their 35-hectare vineyard.
Set on a unique 360° aspect overlooking the South Downs National Park and the confluence of the River Itchen and the Arle, the estate grows Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Gris using regenerative farming methods that prioritise biodiversity and sustainability.
Crafted using the traditional method, the wines are elegant, refined, and proudly English.
Will Perkins, a Hampshire native, began his winemaking journey with Hattingley Valley. After five years as Assistant Winemaker, he gained international experience across renowned wine regions including South Africa, Spain, New Zealand, and Australia. Returning home in 2022 to join Pinglestone Estate, Will sees it as a chance to reconnect with the land and community that shaped him.
Tickets
Adults
Price Per Person
£43.00
Children (12 and under)
Price Per Person
£23.50
Please note:
This is a self-led experience. Guests will board the train at Alresford Station, travelling to Alton Station, where they will then make their own way to Alton House Hotel (a short walk from Alton Station), returning to Alton Station on time for the return journey.
You will join the service to Alton at 11am or 1pm, joining the return service at 2pm or 4pm.
There is no reserved seating – you’re free to sit anywhere you like on the train.
Booking fee of £2.50 may apply.
Parking
Alresford: Pay & display car park, operated by Winchester City Council.
Disabled parking and electric charge points are available. Cash or RingGo app location 42519.
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.
