Our special days and events
Easter Bunny Train
29 March - 1 April 2024
Come and meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy Easter themed activities across the railway.
Gift Vouchers
Treat Someone you know
Our Gift Experience Cards make a wonderful present to anyone you think will enjoy The Watercress Line.
Real Ale Train (RAT)
Our famous Real Ale Train, or RAT as it is affectionately known, returns in 2024 to continue its tradition of serving real ale from the bar car whilst travelling through by train the beautiful Hampshire countryside.
Dining Trains
Selected dates throughout the year
We have a variety of popular dining experiences available throughout the year.
Driver Experiences
Selected dates throughout the year
We offer a range of driver experiences on steam and diesel locomotives.
We look forward to welcoming you to our ‘steam’ packed three day event!
Peep, peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a steam train ride and meet Thomas and some of your other favourite characters.
Get to know
us better
Check out our YouTube channel with lots of films explaining different things around our railway, who we are and what we do.
Our latest
news & updates
Keep up to date with all our latest news, blog articles and updates from around the Watercress Line.
Keep up to date with all our latest news, blog articles and updates from around the Watercress Line.
LATEST NEWS
Check out our YouTube channel with lots of films explaining different things around our railway, who we are and what we do.
VIEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We have a wide range of steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, coaches, wagons and cranes.
VIEW OUR TRAINS
Whilst we derive income from c.125,000 visitors each year, this is typically only sufficient to cover operating costs. To sustain this heritage railway in the future, we need to raise funds – your donations will be much appreciated.
MAKE A DONATION
In years gone by, the Watercress Line took people on holiday, carried people to war, transported evacuees and moved all the essential goods of the area.
Today at the railway you can enjoy the perfect day out for all the family, with plenty of activities included in the ticket price: play in our brand-new playground and experience the thrill of a trip on a steam train through the spectacular Hampshire countryside.
A visit to the Watercress Line is a trip back in time
Discover how we restore our locomotives and carriages and see restoration in action plus much more.
A visit to the Watercress Line is a trip back in time
Discover how we restore our locomotives and carriages and see restoration in action plus much more.
Around the Watercress Line
Enjoy the perfect day out for all the family, with plenty of activities included in the ticket price: play in the playground and relax in the picnic areas.