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Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line)

Heritage Railway & Transport · Hampshire, England · Alresford Station, Station Road, Alresford, SO24 9JG

Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line) is a heritage railway & transport in Hampshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £24 · Child £12 · Family £67
Visit Hampshire listing: advance adult £24, child 5-16 £12, family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £67; on the day £28 / £14 / £78 (fares last confirmed 2024). Under-5s free; dogs and bikes free. Alresford station SO24 9JG.
Opening timesRuns 15 Feb-31 Dec 2026 on set days; Halloween trains 29-31 Oct; Steam Illuminations from 27 Nov.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; check steam days.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best ages3-10
All ages.
If it rainsMixed: carriages are covered; stations are outdoor
Money saverCheck family return tickets and dining-train extras; book window seats.
Top tipsRide the full line and look at the engine shed.
What to packLayers, snacks, camera, change for kiosks

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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