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The Watercress Line Heritage Railway Trust has been recognised with a prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Learning, celebrating the railway’s outstanding work in providing engaging, inspiring and curriculum-linked learning experiences for children and young people. The award recognises The Watercress Line’s distinctive approach to bringing history, engineering and the local environment to life through its...

The spirits are gathering and something spooky is brewing on the tracks at The Watercress Line in Hampshire this Halloween, as it prepares to welcome visitors for two spellbindingly spooky experiences. From 29 to 31 October, the heritage railway will transform into a supernatural setting for two separate Halloween events – a magical, family-friendly adventure...

Steam enthusiasts and families are invited to step back in time when the thrilling Autumn Steam Gala returns to The Watercress Line in Hampshire, from 2 to 4 October. Highlights include a spectacular line-up of steam locomotives, unlimited train rides on an enhanced timetable, and behind-the-scenes experiences at the heritage railway – promising a packed...

Go behind the scenes at The Watercress Line in Hampshire for a rare opportunity to discover the craftsmanship, engineering expertise and dedication that keeps one of Britain’s best-loved heritage railways running. The fascinating Engineering Open Weekend takes place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, when visitors will have exclusive access to the railway’s engineering...

The Watercress Line in Hampshire welcomed four students from the Treloar’s College groundbreaking ‘Let Me In’ programme to their Ropley Station this month, as they returned to support the next stage in the development of the railway’s innovative Accessible Heritage Carriage Project. Building on feedback from an earlier visit, students were invited to test the latest floorplan for Carriage No. 3063, which is being transformed into a fully accessible heritage events...

All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favourite #1 blue engine is coming to town. Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to The Watercress Line in Hampshire from 4 to 9 August. Day Out With Thomas is a fun-filled family event. Each ticket includes a train ride behind Thomas – a REAL steam engine – as...