Our family always enjoy a trip on the Watercress Line! We have done the special Thomas event and been on the regular train several times, as well as the vintage bus and mini-railway. The stations and trains are so well-kept and the volunteers are exceptionally friendly and helpful and seem passionate about what they do. It's an amazing day out for kids and our little ones are always thrilled when we visit. We will be back again soon, I'm sure!
Really good day during wizarding week. Should have looked at the timetable rather than the ticket though as ticket said 9am but train did not depart until 10:45. Luckily, there was a nice cafe at Alton Station.
Trains are beautifully kept and you really feel like you are transported back in time.
All the volunteers along the line are happy and very friendly.
My daughter loved it!
Only the public let it down. We saw so many people just leave their rubbish on the train. It's not hard to pick it up and take it with you. Stop being lazy and entitled!
Would 100% go on the watercress line again
Wonderful experience. Highly recommend. Day to enjoy and dive in to back in time sort of feeling. In a sunny bright day it's looks just amazing, evry station well kept and preserved, lots of things to look at, admire and appreciate. A big Thank You to all for this amazing experience!
Another fantastic Steam Gala in beautiful Autumn sunshine. Great food, local beer and lots to do. One of my happy places.
First visit to Watercress Line for their October Gala. Brilliant experience. Stations are brilliant and Engine Shed at Ropley really looks as though it’s always been there.
Brilliant day out on the Watercress Line. Top class preserved steam and diesel railway. Friendly staff and a beautiful scenic ride through the Hampshire countryside.
This is a lovely experience. The food was delicious, though small portions. We have been on the watercress diner 8 times over the years and it used to be 5 course meals, there was a welcome carnation presented on your arrival to the station and everyone was encouraged to mingle on the platform with a glass of something bought from the train, to celebrate the entire occasion. During the journey there was the opportunity to get off at the other station and talk with other guests and the volunteers who make everything such an event. Sadly this is no longer the case, but if you like a nice meal, though costly, while sat on a steam train, you'll like it, but no more grandure.
Lovely visit today and despite low staff numbers due to reasons beyond their control, the staff were helpful and informative. Special mention to the chap at Alresford tea rooms on the station who was an absolutely top chap and brilliant advert for the line
Visited this half term for witches and wisards day. Love how the staff were dressed up and the activity sheet for kids.
Steam trains are never pristine clean, but the train we were on today was "dirty". Otherwise a lovely double ride on a beautiful day.
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