Autumn Steam Gala at The Watercress Line Offer

Cost per entry: FREE

Enjoy a 20% discount on a three-day ‘steam’-packed Autumn spectacular at The Watercress Line, in Hampshire

The Autumn Steam Gala event is a chance to experience unlimited rides behind four visiting locomotives as well as our home-fleet locomotives, running on an enhanced timetable.

Explore all of our heritage stations along the 10-mile line, get up close to some of our locomotives, experience Brake Van rides, find out more about our restoration projects, and enjoy talks and various exhibits.

Plus, FREE guided tours of the Engineering Works at Ropley (need to pre-book with gala tickets).

Ivatt ‘triple-header’ each day

‘Moving the Goods’ freight demonstrations throughout the day

Unlimited rides on the delightful miniature railway

Driving Experiences in Ropley Yard on 1788 (pre-book only).

How to redeem

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Head to the Watercress Line website to book your ticket and use the code at checkout.

About The Watercress Line

Let off steam at this living history railway! Experience the nostalgic sights, sounds and smells of steam as you travel through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside, adjacent to the South Downs National Park.

Located just seven miles from the ancient city of Winchester, you can join the line at the picturesque Georgian town of Alresford or at the bustling market town of Alton. Fares give you all day travel, so you can visit all four heritage stations with period charm, as well as these historic towns.

Alresford station is where the line got it name. Watercress was sent all over the country by train, from the goods platform you can still see behind the signal box. Here you can visit the West Country Buffet for some delicious hot meals, snacks and drinks, and visit our gift shop for a range of souvenirs.