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Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

Is Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ Open?

Covid-19 Update: Reopening on the 12th April. Please check website and social media for updates.

About This Attraction

Explore this charming heritage railway, lovingly named the ‘Watercress Line’. There are four authentic period stations along the line. Ropley station is where the hub of the activity is. You can enjoy a run around on its elevated picnic area, visit the famous Kings Cross Bridge which featured in the Harry Potter films, explore the impressive engineering sheds and see preservation in action! Don’t forget to check out the bush topiary too!

The Watercress Line have fantastic special events throughout the year, including: Day Out With Thomas, Wizard Weekend, Steam Illuminations and Father Christmas, along with spectacular Steam Galas and much more! There are pre-bookable real ale trains and fine dining trains for the grown-ups and Sunday lunch trains for all the family.

Opening times

The railway is open weekends from mid February – October, with additional midweek running May – September and open every day in August.

Admission price

Adult
£16

Child (age 2-16yrs)
£8

Child (under 2 yrs)
FREE

Family (2A+2C)
£40

Disabled
One FREE adult carer per full fare paying disabled child or adult

Dogs are FREE

Why should I visit?

Special family events throughout the year include a Day Out With Thomas, Wizard Weekend and Santa Specials.
Experience the nostalgic sights, sounds and smells of steam as you travel through beautiful Hampshire countryside.
Explore the viewing galleries in the engineering workshops at Ropley station and get a unique view of the current restoration projects.
Enjoy following in some famous footsteps by crossing the newly opened Kings Cross footbridge that featured in the Harry PotterTM films.
The Watercress Line have children’s birthday parties all wrapped up! There are three party packages to choose from, all of which include a Station Master’s Tea served in the Buffet at Alresford station.

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Address

Mid Hants Railway Ltd ‘Watercress Line’
The Railway Station
Alresford
Hampshire
SO24 9JG

Tel:

01962 733810

Website:

www.watercressline.co.uk

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By car

It is recommended you start your journey at Alresford station.
From London: either take the A3 south to Guildford, or M3 southbound to Junction 9, and then follow the A31 to Alresford.
From the North: take the A34 south to Winchester, or M3 southbound exit Junction 9, and follow the A31 to Alresford.
From the South and West: head to Winchester and the A34/M3 Junction 9, or Junction 10 northbound, and follow the A31 to Alresford.
From the East: take the M27 westbound to Southampton and the M3 north to Junction 10 or 9 and follow the A31 to Alresford, or take the A272 west from Petersfield and follow the signs to Alresford.

By bus

It is recommended you start your journey at Alresford.
Velvet Bus offer a single bus service (67) between Winchester and Alresford.
National Express coaches operate from around the UK connecting with bus services from Winchester to our stations.

Kids activities

There is lots of room to enjoy more than just a train ride at the Watercress Line. The large picnic area at Ropley station gives you space to stretch your legs and children will enjoy playing on the climbing frame.

Enjoy following in some famous footsteps by crossing the newly opened Kings Cross footbridge that featured in the Harry PotterTM films.

Explore the new viewing galleries in the engineering workshops at Ropley station and get a unique view of the current restoration projects.

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Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

Is Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’ Open?