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    Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

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    Let off steam at this living history railway! Experience the nostalgic sights, sounds and smells of steam as you travel through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside. Located just 7 miles from the ancient city of Winchester, you can join the line at the picturesque Georgian town of Alresford or at the bustling market town of Alton. Fares give you all day travel, so you can visit all four stations with period charm and explore these historic towns. Watch the world go by at the peaceful country station of Medstead & Four Marks and enjoy a run around at Ropley station with its elevated picnic area and the famous Kings Cross Bridge which featured in the Harry Potter films. Here you can also investigate the impressive engineering sheds and see preservation in action! Special events throughout the year include a Day Out With Thomas, War on the Line, Wizard Weekend, Santa Specials and Christmas Leave, along with spectacular Steam Galas and much more!

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    Overall rating

    4.5

    (2 reviews)

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    Access (avg.)

    4.25

    Parking (avg.)

    4.25

    Toilets (avg.)

    3.75

    Staff (avg.)

    4.75

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    seasidecol

    Aug 2017

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    5

    A wonderful step back in time.

    A delightful day awaits all that travels on ‘The Watercress Line’ we visited when Thomas the Tank Engine was visiting as well. Nothing was too much for the helpers at the railway stations we visited they put me and my family in a guards van while we traveled on the railway if I were able to walk from the guards van I could of left my mobility scooter there and had a table seat in the main carriages but I cannot do so,So we waited in the guards van which had plenty of seats for my family.
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    daniel_g

    Mar 2016

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    4

    Wheechair access to train

    Worth a visit and the staff are really helpful providing ramps to get on and off the train. One key point it is worth calling ahead to find out which trains have the more accessible carriage rather than the guards VAN, which is OK and good views but it is a guards VAN. Access to the station cafe and Arlesford town is great place to visit.

    Disabled Access Information Provided by Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

    Disabled Access at Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

    *One FREE carer per registered disabled full fare paying visitor. All of our standard travel services are capable of carrying from 2 to 6 fixed wheelchairs in the brake compartment, reachable via ramps at any of our stations. We also have a specially adapted carriage with a customised open space designed for wheelchair use with optional tables. Please contact us for up to date information about which carriages are in operation. *NOT available on Real Ale Trains, Dining Trains or Santa Specials, as these are on board the train only and so every visitor receives the same offering.

    Accessible parking at Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

    Alresford Station:Disabled parking is available at Alresford, with step-less entrance through the main station building and the Old Goods Shed. Alton Station: Disabled parking facilities are available in the South West Trains car park. The Watercress Line runs from platform 3, and there is a footbridge with lifts crossing the South West Trains platforms 1 and 2, platform 3 is adjacent.
    Dedicated on site parking

    Toilets features at Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible services at Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

    Assistance dog facilities

    Other features at Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'

    Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi is available for customers.

    Carers Discount
    Online Booking

    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: info@watercressline.co.uk

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    Location

    New Alresford, New Alresford, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, SO24 9JG

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