Annual Membership
Members of the Watercress Line Heritage Railway Trust are a vital group of our supporters, playing an important role in preserving our heritage and ensuring that our railway thrives to delight and educate future generations.
Members not only enjoy a range of benefits, they also participate in the governance of the Trust.
Classic / Family
• 50% discount on standard travel Watercress Line fares (excludes special events like Day Out With Thomas, Galas, Steam Illuminations, Dining trains and Real Ale Trains).
• FREE Members’ and Shareholders’ weekend in September.
• The opportunity to attend regional group meetings.
• FREE magazine, The Watercress Line News, posted 3 times per year (to UK addresses).
• The opportunity to attend the AGM meeting of the charity.
Railway Companion
• All Classic member benefits
PLUS
• 25% off Gala event tickets.
• Discounts in our shops and café (discounts may vary throughout the year).
• Early access to event bookings and special experiences.
Please note: Your Gala ticket discount only applies to you, the member.
Digital Supporter
• 3x digital issues of Watercress Line News.
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes videos and online content.
Please note: You will not be sent a physical membership card with this membership type.
Renewals
We have contacted members with imminent expiries. If you have not received an email about your membership expiry, please contact memberadminteam@
You will be asked for your Member Card Number (same as your Member Number), please have this to hand.
Other ways of joining
You can join at our Alresford Information Office which is open every running day as well as the majority of non-running days. The Information Office can be reached on 01962 733810.
Renewals
You will be asked for your Member Card Number (same as your Member Number), please have this to hand.
You will be offered the choice of making a single payment or automatic annual renewal.
If you want to renew and you are a previous Senior, Junior or Adult member, click here to renew.
If you have a Family membership and you would like to renew, click here.
Other ways of joining
You can join at our Alresford Information Office which is open every running day as well as the majority of non-running days. The Information Office can be reached on 01962 733810.
If you missed the announcement of our membership changes, please click here for more information.
Want to upgrade to Railway companion?
If you want to upgrade your membership, please wait until your current membership has expired, and then purchase your new choice of membership. Please note: you will be issued with a new membership card and membership number. Your old number and card will therefore no longer be valid.
If you don’t want to wait until your old membership has expired to upgrade, please email campaigns@watercressline.co.uk to see if we can offer any options.
For international members only: Please note, international members will not be posted a membership card, and you will be emailed your copy of Watercress Line News, the AGM papers and other correspondence. Please let us know in advance if you are visiting the railway and we will make arrangements for you to collect your membership card from the Information Office at Alresford.
