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1st May 2019
We are always pleased to receive your donations towards the preservation of the Mid Hants Railway, but here's an opportunity for you to contribute without needing to make a ...
Latest news
Watercress Line to undergo WW2 makeover
25th Apr 2019
The Watercress Line will transform itself into a bustling Second World War railway on 15th-16th June for its War on the Line event, which this year will also mark ...
Watercress Line couples up with Alresford Music Festival
3rd Apr 2019
To celebrate the return of the Alresford Music Festival on 8th June, the Watercress Line has teamed up with organisers to offer its passengers the chance to make the most ...
Let off some steam with Thomas this Easter
20th Mar 2019
Families from across Hampshire will have the chance to meet the world’s favourite little blue tank engine this Easter, when Day Out With Thomas returns to the ...
JOB OPPORTUNITY - West Country Buffet Customer Assistant
18th Mar 2019
West Country Buffet Customer Assistant PART TIME FLEXIBLE - hours to suit. Includes weekends. Must be 16+ years old only. Start Monday 1st April Come and join a great team working ...
Events and Visitor Experience Manager - JOB OPPORTUNITY
6th Mar 2019
The Mid Hants Railway is a ten mile stretch of preserved steam railway, affectionately known as the ‘Watercress Line’. The Railway is a voluntary organisation, supported by a ...
Beer fans chuffed as Real Ale Train returns to the Watercress Line
4th Mar 2019
Round up your friends and head to the Watercress Line for a cheerful pub experience with a unique twist on the heritage railway’s Real Ale Train, or RAT ...
The world’s favourite little blue engine chuffs into town this Easter
27th Feb 2019
Meet the world’s favourite little blue tank engine at the Watercress Line this Easter, when the hugely popular Day Out with Thomas event returns to the heritage railway ...
The Watercress Line announces first locos for 2019 Spring Steam Gala
7th Feb 2019
The Watercress Line has announced the first heritage locomotives to appear at its upcoming Spring Steam Gala on 8-10 March 2019, the ex-London Transport Pannier Tank L92 and the No. 300 Frank ...
Mid Hants Railway - the only and largest dementia friendly attraction in Hampshire
6th Feb 2019
Did you know we are one of the only and largest dementia friendly attraction in Hampshire? The aim of this commitment by the whole Railway’s operation is not ...
NEW! FREE standard travel for children aged 4 and under
8th Jan 2019
Children aged four and under will be able to travel for FREE on the Watercress Line’s standard service. The change in ticket price is part of the Watercress ...
Parallel Lines - The history between watercress and the Watercress Line
28th Nov 2018
How many crops can boast a railway line named after them? Not many, if any, so that’s just another thing that makes watercress special. The Mid ...
Long Barn and the Watercress Line ‘Santa Special’ charity bauble
21st Nov 2018
All aboard the Santa Express! We are getting into the spirit of the season with the arrival of this year’s eagerly anticipated limited edition Alresford bauble. Since 2014, ...
GRAND DRAW 2018 WINNERS
15th Nov 2018
In aid of the BR Standard 4 Restoration fund The draw took place at Alresford on Sunday 28th October 2018. The winning tickets were: £1,000 Niamh Redshaw, Twickenham Ticket No. 40543 £ 500 ...
Festive fun at The Watercress Line this December
14th Nov 2018
Our highly anticipated ‘Santa Special’ steam locomotive will chuff into town again next month, giving families the chance to travel across the heart of the English countryside in ...
Walkers raise funds to preserve Hampshire’s heritage railway
13th Nov 2018
More than 950 walkers, including children and dogs, from across Hampshire dusted off their walking boots recently to raise over £14,750 to preserve an important part of the Watercress Line at ...