How long is the Mid Hants Railway?

10 miles
Watercress Line

Mid-Hants Railway
Watercress Line
Operated by	Mid-Hants Railway Ltd
Length	10 miles (16 km)
Preserved gauge	4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

Where can I see the Watercress Line?

The Watercress Line is located just off the A31, about seven miles from Winchester. It is recommended that visitors start their journey from either Alresford or Alton. Parking is available at Alresford and Alton.

Are dogs allowed on Watercress Line?

We are a dog friendly site and dogs travel FREE on the line.

Why is it called the Watercress Line?

The Mid Hants Railway is generally known as the Watercress Line thanks to its proud history of transporting watercress to the fresh produce markets of the UK during the boom in popularity in Victorian times.

How long is the Bluebell Railway?

11 miles
Where is the Bluebell Railway and how long is the line? Bluebell Railway runs across 11 miles from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead in Sussex, stopping at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.

Is there a train station at Alresford?

Alresford railway station is on the Sunshine Coast Line, a branch of the Great Eastern Main Line, in the East of England, serving the village of Alresford, Essex. It is 57 miles 63 chains (93.0 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Wivenhoe to the west and Great Bentley to the east.

Where can I watch Thomas the Tank Engine?

Drayton Manor Park
If you’re looking for the best place to meet Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends, look no further than Drayton Manor Park, the Home of Thomas Land, and discover why we all love Thomas so much. Click here to visit the official Thomas & Friends website.

What is in watercress?

Watercress is rich in vitamin A (from beta-carotene) and vitamin C, and is a source of folate, calcium, iron and vitamin E. It also contains useful amounts of vitamin K, thiamin, vitamin B6, potassium and iodine and is naturally low in sodium.

Can you take your own food on the Bluebell Railway?

Covered areas are available beneath platform canopies and in the Waiting Rooms at both Horsted Keynes and Kingscote. Snacks can also be eaten on board the train.

Can dogs go on Bluebell Railway?

Yes, dogs are welcome at the Bluebell Railway on our standard travel services. Dogs, except registered assistance dogs, are not permitted into any catering outlets, the museum or the Shop at Sheffield Park, or on any of our on board dining services.

What is Alresford Essex like to live?

It is the relaxed pace of life which often appeals when people ‘discover’ Alresford. With its clear chalk streams, beautiful country walks and traditional market town atmosphere, the feel of the town reminds one of the days when there was more time to appreciate a better quality of life.