The Watercress Line

It's International Volunteer Day!🚂🌟

Today we recognise the incredible community behind The Watercress Line. Volunteering here means you’re helping us to preserve The Watercress Line for years to come.

Learn more about volunteering: buff.ly/qt12vNV

📸 Megan Landale

🎁 Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift?

Our gift vouchers can be used for anything at The Watercress Line, from unforgettable experiences to treasures in our gift shop.

📫Last posting date for physical gift cards: 22nd December

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📸 Steve Morley

🎄✨ Christmas magic is calling… and it’s 20% OFF! ✨🎄

✨ This exclusive offer is available online only!
Secure your discounted tickets before they’re gone and make your festive season truly shine.

👉 Book now: buff.ly/LFK9Hh9

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Our Railway 200 Textile Timeline Panels are now at Warwick Lane shopping outlet in Wickham until the 6th of January.

Visitors may see them during normal opening hours.

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✨ Steam Illuminations has officially returned to The Watercress Line, running right through to 4 January! ✨

We had an incredible opening weekend and we’re excited to welcome even more visitors as the festive magic continues.

Book your tickets now!
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All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time!🎵

Day Out With Thomas™: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to The Watercress Line.

Join Thomas and his friends from the 23rd - 31st of May!✨

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Tickets are now available for the Countryman on the 29th of March 2026!

Watch the picturesque Hampshire countryside drift by as you enjoy a traditional Sunday roast, on board a heritage steam train.

Don't miss out - this experience books up quickly!

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Ever dreamed of driving a real locomotive? Now’s your chance!

Our 2026 Steam & Diesel Driving Experiences are officially live. Choose from half-day or full-day sessions and step into the cab of our historic engines, with no experience required.

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🚂Bookings for school visits are now open for 2026.

Our immersive railway experiences bring curriculum learning to life, from STEM and history to nature, geography, and creative writing.

👉 Enquire now by emailing education@watercressline.co.uk

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Thames Valley Regional Group are hosting their final meeting this evening at Caversham Hall in Reading.

Colin Hall from the LMS Patriot Project (5551/The Unknown Warrior) will be presenting an update on the last 12 months of progress.

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Join us in welcoming the latest addition to our much-loved dining experiences - the Sunday Carvery Express, running on select Sundays throughout 2026!

Learn more and book this experience on our website 👇

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Festive Afternoon Tea - Watercress Line Enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea in our heritage carriages, while sitting back and relaxing as the glorious Hampshire countryside rolls by.

Fancy an Afternoon Tea filled with seasonal nibbles? Our Festive Afternoon Tea still has availability on the 3rd and 10th of December - don't miss out on this delicious trip along the line!🍽️

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It's one month until Christmas Day!🎁

What better way to kick off the festive season than a Christmas experience at The Watercress Line?

Steam Illuminations is running from the 28th November - 4th January with Christmas tracks and Pop Anthems. Book now!🎄

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🎄 Fancy a Festive Afternoon Tea to get you into the Christmas Spirit?

Enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea in our heritage carriages, while sitting back and relaxing as the glorious Hampshire countryside rolls by. 🚂

📆 3rd & 10th December

Book now!✨

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The party doesn't have to stop once Christmas is over!✨

From the 29th of December until the 4th of January, experience Pop Anthems at The Watercress Line.

With a soundtrack of iconic hits from the 60s to today, all perfectly synced with your interactive LED wristbands.🕺

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✨ Our Gift Vouchers make a wonderful present for anyone you think will enjoy The Watercress Line.

If you would like to order a physical gift card as a present, please do so with plenty of time before Christmas. Final posting dates to be confirmed.📮

📷 David Scard

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Railway 200 Inspiration Train - Watercress Line We are delighted that the Railway 200 Inspiration train is visiting The Watercress Line on the 19th-20th February, as part of it's tour of Britain.

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Railway 200 Inspiration Train - Watercress Line We are delighted that the Railway 200 Inspiration train is visiting The Watercress Line on the 19th-20th February, as part of it's tour of Britain.

This visit coincides with two days of our Magic of Locomotion event. Tickets to Inspiration are free, but visitors must buy a Magic Of Locomotion ticket to attend.
Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway during February half-term 2026!

We are pleased to share that the Railway 200 exhibition train 'Inspiration' is visiting The Watercress Line on the 19th - 20th February.

Inspiration is a family-friendly exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the modern railway, looking at the past, present and future of rail.

Steam Illuminations is back at The Watercress Line!🎄

With just days to go until the festive season begins at the railway, many trains are already sold out.

Book your tickets and join us for the ultimate Christmas celebration.✨

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Alton Regional Group invites you to join them at Alton Community Centre next week.

Martin Orford will be discussing 'The Restoration of 80150' at Alton Community Centre on Thursday 27th November at 7:30pm.

Entry is £4.

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Book a festive dining experience at The Watercress Line this season and enjoy seasonal nibbles or a three course lunch from the comfort of our First Class dining carriages.

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Enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea at The Watercress Line! 🍰✨

With low availability on two of our three dates, now’s the perfect time to secure your place for this cosy Christmas experience onboard a steam train.

Reserve your tickets before they’re gone.

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As we head into the festive season, our plans for 2026 are being finalised. To be the first to hear about ticket releases and event news, sign up to our newsletter at:

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📸 David Scard

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A cheerful person wearing a white lab coat, red glasses, and a red bow tie stands in front of a table filled with science props and colourful objects. They are holding up a contraption made of tubes and funnels, smiling enthusiastically against a black backdrop.

Magic of Locomotion returns to The Watercress Line in February for half-term!🪄

Discover the magic of train travel with our very own magicians! Be spellbound by our shows at the Old Goods Shed in Alresford and so much more!

Book your tickets now!🎟️

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A smiling server in an apron pours champagne for three well-dressed guests seated at a white-table-clothed dining table inside a vintage train carriage. The carriage features polished wood panelling, yellow curtains, and neatly arranged glassware and cutlery, creating an elegant onboard dining atmosphere.

Our 2026 dining dates are now live for The Royal Wessex, The Wine Line, Murder Mystery evenings, the Watercress Belle and more!🍽️

There’s something for everyone - and a dining experience on the Watercress Line makes the perfect Christmas gift, too.

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A three-tiered afternoon tea stand filled with assorted sandwiches, pastries, scones, and small jars of jam on a table set with a green gingham tablecloth. Festive decorations, including red ribbons and flowers, add a cheerful touch to the cosy setting.

There is now limited availability for our Festive Afternoon Tea on the train!🎄✨

Book your tickets for the 27th November, 3rd December or 10th December before they sell out!🎟️

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📸 Edward Maton

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Steam Illuminations - Watercress Line Steam Illuminations is an incredible sound and light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured LED lights.

Learn more about the Steam Illuminations and book your tickets on our website 👇

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Book your First Class ticket for Steam Illuminations!

A First Class ticket gives you:
✨ A seat in a First Class carriage
🎫 Souvenir golden travel ticket!
🎄 Express entry!
🚂 Only opportunity to be pulled directly behind the locomotive
💫 “Red carpet” carriage entry (weather dependent)

Tables onboard the Festive Countryman on the 3rd and 10th December have now SOLD OUT!🎄

There are still spaces available on Thursday 27th November for a delicious three course roast to begin the festive season.🍽️

Find out more and book here: buff.ly/KbEmZZY

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