Fodor's Expert Review Watercress Line

Winchester Family

This 10-mile-long scenic railroad line named for the area's watercress beds is reserved for steam locomotives and takes in both the highest station in southern England and several locomotive restoration workshops. It starts at Alresford (8 miles northeast of Winchester by A31 and B3046), where you'll find some antiques shops and Georgian houses, and runs to Alton.

Family Train/Train Station

Quick Facts

Station Rd.
New Alresford, Hampshire  SO24 9JG, England

01962-733810

www.watercressline.co.uk

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: £24, £20 pre-booked online, Closed Jan.–June, Nov. except 3rd and 4th Fri. and Sat., Mon. in July, Sept., and Oct., Fri. in Sept., and other select dates; check website for timetables

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