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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 11h

🎄 Father Christmas is returning to The Watercress Line for the Father Christmas Express (12–24 December), but tickets are flying and several trains have already sold out! 📅 12th - 24th December 2026 ⏰ Activities: 9:30am – 3:30pm 🔗 buff.ly/ZX8HiDT #WatercressLine #FatherChristmasExpress

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

🎃 Magic, mischief, and a race against the witches! In just a couple of weeks (29–31 October), The Watercress Line is transforming for an immersive Halloween adventure! 🚂✨ ⏰ Departures from Alresford: 12:30pm & 3:00pm 📍 Dates: 29 - 31 October Book your tickets now: buff.ly/8ChBngT 📸 Steve Morley

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Rev up your STEM curriculum with a FREE Year 8 Engineering Challenge at Ropley Station! 🚂⚙️ In partnership with the National Motor Museum, the Watercress Line is inviting teams of six Year 8 students to tackle real-world engineering problems in an exciting hands-on tournament.

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🍽️ Tickets for several of our dining experiences are now on sale for 2027! Dates now on sale for the Countryman Sunday Lunch, Watercress Belle Fine Dining Train, Royal Wessex Fine Dining Sunday Lunch and the Murder Mystery train! Visit our website for more details: buff.ly/hHrjQkf #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🎄Did you know that groups of 15+ people get a discount on Steam Illuminations tickets?🎄 If you're planning a group excursion or a big gathering of friends or family this Christmas, reach out to emma.morris@watercressline.co.uk to find out more about this offering. buff.ly/CjMN6Ao 📸Steve Morley

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Visit Alresford Station this Sunday for the last FREE vintage bus service of 2026! This service is provided and run by members of the Medstead Depot Omnibus Group (MDOG), departing from Alresford on a 20 minute circular route throughout the day. Find out more on our website: buff.ly/YrAG2Mh

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🚂Preparations are well underway at The Watercress Line for this years Autumn Steam Gala! 📅Join us from the 2 - 4 of October for an Autumn steam spectacular, complete with visiting and home fleet locomotives. Visit our website to find out more ahead of your visit: buff.ly/QqPQF1J #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Due to popular demand, Father Christmas is visiting the railway for an extra day this December!🎅✨️ Join us from the 12th - 24th of December for a train journey with Father Christmas at The Watercress Line. 🎄 NEW DATE: 21st of December🎄 Find out more and book your tickets online: buff.ly/aVlejBn

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join the Croydon Regional Group for their October meeting! Tom Burnham will be presenting '125 Years of the Kent & East Sussex Railway' 📅 Monday 5th October, 7:30pm 📍 St Mary Magdalene with St Martin Church, Canning Road, Croydon, CR0 6QD Find out more here: buff.ly/2yUooaZ #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🧙‍♀️✨ Magic, mischief, and a spellbinding family adventure await! ✨🧹 This October half-term, step onboard for an immersize Halloween experience like no other! 👉 Find out more and book your family tickets now: buff.ly/3JzIawQ 📸 Steve Morley #WatercressLine #Halloween #HalfTerm #FamilyAdventure

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Get ready for a nostalgic trip at The Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Gala (2 - 4 October)!🚂✨ • A rare 'triple-header' of three Ivatt locomotives • Visiting stars like 6989 Wightwick Hall • Hands-on driving experiences! 🎟️ Tickets & info: buff.ly/MTtQkU1 📸 Elliot Lippiatt-Friend #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📣 We're hiring for a Community Fundraising Executive! ✨️ Join The Watercress Line to bring together its communities across the railway and local area to support our important work in preserving the experiences and skills of heritage rail travel. Find out more and apply: buff.ly/OA2acAT

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎄Planning ahead for Christmas? We've got you covered at The Watercress Line. Steam Illuminations begins on 27 November with the sounds of Christmas hits to carry you through the season until 28 December, followed by Party Anthems from 29 December - 2 January! buff.ly/EX6nF1i #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚂 Add some extra fun to your visit this weekend by trying your hand at one of our special Family Themed Days - Cracking Hobbies! Join us 26th – 27th September for a great family day out! Book now: buff.ly/pSUbyPe #WatercressLine #FamilyDayOut #Hobbies

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🚂 ALL ABOARD THE SÉANCE TRAIN… IF YOU DARE! 👻✨ Join the mysterious Professor of the Spirit World at Alresford to pierce the veil between worlds aboard a moving steam train ritual. 🔞 18+ ONLY | 📍 Departs Alresford at 7:00 PM 👉 Book your tickets now before they vanish: buff.ly/JJNhxZ4

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Step back in time this October! 🚂💨 The Autumn Steam Gala returns from 2 - 4 October for a weekend packed with nostalgia and steam action between Alresford and Alton. 🎟️ Find out more and book your tickets today: buff.ly/MTtQkU1 #WatercressLine #AutumnSteamGala #SteamTrain #HeritageRailway

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🏆 Huge news! Our Learning and Outreach team won a prestigious Sandford Award for Heritage Learning! 🚂✨ A massive thank you to our incredible Education Officer and passionate volunteers who bring history and science to life for thousands of pupils every year! 👉: buff.ly/ML0RkID #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🕸️ NEW for 2026 - Halloween at The Watercress Line just got even spookier! Join us from 29th – 31st October for brand‑new immersive experiences. 🧙 Take on the Witches of Watercress Woods in a family adventure packed with Halloween fun (without the fright).

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣 We are currently doing some maintenance on our website - we will be back up and running as soon as possible! Thank you for your patience. If you have any urgent queries, please reach out to info@watercressline.co.uk #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚂 Only a couple of weeks to go until Cracking Hobbies! Try amateur radio, meet Scouts and Guides, pop popcorn, enjoy the miniature railway and follow the Children’s Trail around Ropley. Join us 26th – 27th September for a great family day out! Book now: buff.ly/pSUbyPe #WatercressLine #Hobbies

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🍽️ Last tables remaining for the Watercress Belle Fine Dining Train 2026! 🍽️ Join us on 24 October for the Taste of the Sea menu, a beautifully curated dining experience served aboard our heritage First Class carriages. Find out more and book your table: buff.ly/09gv3SK #WatercressLine #FineDining

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Alton Regional Group are meeting on Thursday 24th September for a presentation about 'Photos from the Bluebell Railway Museum's Southern Railway Archive', presented by Roger Merry-Price. The meeting will take place at the Community Centre, Amery Hill, Alton, GU34 1HN at 7:30pm. buff.ly/UzfeeIU

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

👻🎃 Halloween Horror Train: Now With a Spooky Charcuterie & Cocktail Treat Step aboard the Halloween Horror Train for an adults‑only night of frights… and upgrade your experience with our brand‑new Spooky Charcuterie & Cocktail add‑on. buff.ly/wyixa1m #WatercressLine #HorrorTrain #Halloween

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚂 Our Engineering Open Weekend is back this Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th of September! Explore Ropley’s engineering hub, see restoration projects up close, enjoy unlimited steam and diesel travel, and follow our free behind‑the‑scenes tour as part of Heritage Open Days. buff.ly/VuREfYI

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🍽️ Fancy a delicious Sunday Lunch onboard the train? There's only a handful of spaces left on the Countryman Sunday Lunch for 2026! Book now before it sells out. buff.ly/onU376g #WatercressLine #HeritageRailway #DiningExperience

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We’re incredibly fortunate to have a dedicated volunteer community here at The Watercress Line, working to preserve, maintain and improve our heritage railway. Keep up with the latest projects from our Building Group on our blogs page. 📖 Read the blog here: buff.ly/mulhVDQ #WatercressLine #Blog

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Looking for Halloween plans? The Watercress Line has you covered with spooky experiences for every kind of thrill‑seeker! 🍭 Meet the Witches of Watercress Woods and join Hansel & Gretel on an immersive, family‑friendly adventure.

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🚂 Our Engineering Open Weekend returns next weekend, 12th - 13th of September, giving visitors a chance to explore behind-the-scenes of the railway. A ‘behind the scenes’ tour route at Ropley will be available during the weekend, where you can find out more about the railway.

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

🕸️ Did you know we have NEW Halloween experiences for 2026! 🕸️ Join us this Halloween, from 29 - 31 October, for our brand new spooky experiences at The Watercress Line.

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Did you hear the news?🪄 6989 'Wightwick Hall' will be running on The Watercress Line for a series of magical journeys, from the 26th - 28th of October! The heritage steam locomotive will play the role of the iconic Hogwarts Express in the highly anticipated Harry Potter television series.

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎃 Join us for a spooky night out on the Real Ale Train on the 31st of October! Take part in a spooktacular night, filled with local ales, eerie vibes, and great company. 👻Don’t miss the most fang-tastic ride of the season! buff.ly/rI7OR0p 📸 Dave Ryding #WatercressLine #Halloween #RealAle

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🚗 We’re delighted to welcome Raising Twenty1, a charity creating opportunities and support for children with Down’s syndrome and their families in North Hampshire, to The Watercress Line this Saturday 5th of September. Find out more about the amazing work they do: buff.ly/VquOMMb #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🚍️ The FREE Vintage Bus service returns for the 6th of September! 🚍️ This service is free of charge and open to all - no ticket required. 📅 Please note that the 6th of September and 4th of October are the last dates of 2026 for this experience until next year. Timetable: buff.ly/lqhFOkb

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Join the Croydon Regional Group on Monday 7th of September at St Mary Magdalene with St Martin Church, Canning Road, Croydon, CR0 6QD. Stephen Loeber will be presenting a talk on 'The Clan Project - 72010 Hengist' All are welcome for a suggested donation of £4. More information: buff.ly/Zg3lFTE

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Have you ever had the opportunity to take a deep dive into the local history surrounding The Watercress Line? Book a ticket for a Guided Tour of Alresford on 6 Sept, complete with a train ride and a slice of cake and a hot drink in the West Country Buffet. buff.ly/GMN5KDL 📸 Philip Enticknap

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Enjoy a round trip train ride at The Watercress Line, with a visit to Triple fff Brewery. Join the Founder & Head Brewer and Senior Brewers for a guided tour around Triple fff Brewery’s Brewhouse. Pint samples included! 📅 5 & 26 September, 10 & 24 October Book now: buff.ly/w1U8pmk

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🍽️ Join us this 24th of October for the last Watercress Belle Fine Dining Train of the year. Step into opulent 1st Class comfort, savour a contemporary three‑course menu as the countryside rolls by. Book yout table: buff.ly/cL9tOr9 #WatercressLine #DiningExperience #FineDining #HeritageRailway

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

👻 Halloween Horror Train (18+) at The Watercress Line 👻 Something new is stirring... Begin your evening at Alresford, where the mysterious Professor of the Spirit World unveils his latest and most dangerous invention: the Séance Train.

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Looking for a great summer night out?🍻 ⚽️Gather your friends and dress up as your favourite sports star for this months themed Real Ale Train! Wear anything from a tennis skirt to cricket whites on the best night out of the summer.🏏 Book now: buff.ly/l84nVsH #WatercressLine #RealAle #AleTrain

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We are pleased to share that 46447 is visiting our Autumn Gala, courtesy of East Somerset Railway. This gives us three Ivatt locomotives together, a great way to mark 41312's last gala appearance of this boiler ticket. Find out more: buff.ly/9ta3NIA 📸Elliot Lippiatt-Friend #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🍺 We now have Purbeck Lager on tap in the West Country Buffet at Alresford Station! 🍺 Purbeck Pilsner is a crisp and refreshingly clean German-style Pilsner, light-bodied with a pale gold colour and subtle floral aromas. Pop in for a pint on any running day, served by our friendly team!

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

✨️🚂 For three days only, travel behind Wightwick Hall 6989 at The Watercress Line, 26–28 October. Soon to star as the Hogwarts Express in the upcoming Harry Potter series. Booking essential: buff.ly/nGRSKBp #WatercressLine #WightwickHall #HeritageRailway

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🍽️ Step onboard for a three course fine-dining meal... with a side of murder! 🍽️ Enjoy a delicious meal onboard the Murder Mystery Train as the scene unfolds around you and you ponder the culprit, with a different storyline and menu for each night. Find out more: buff.ly/p3mAv8Z #WatercressLine

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🚂 We've got extra activities happening at the railway this week! Teddy has lost some items from his lunchbox, can you help find them? Collect your Teddy Bear Passport from any booking office and find the missing items at each station.

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Visiting The Watercress Line this week? Alongside our heritage diesel locomotives on our main services, enjoy FREE Brake Van Rides at Ropley Station onboard the Queen Mary brake van, hauled by 1788 Kilmersdon. 🕑️ 11:30am - 3:30pm Book now: buff.ly/Loygm36 #WatercressLine #SummerHolidays

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🌲 Festive Dining at the Watercress Line is now open for booking! 🌲 🍽️ Festive Countryman Lunch: A delicious three‑course roast with all your favourite Christmas trimmings: buff.ly/klQBAV2 🎁 Festive Afternoon Tea: Charming selection of festive treats and nibbles served on board: buff.ly/1iFlOXv

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

All aboard the Real Ale Train! 🍻🚂 Sip your way through an evening of local ales, ciders, food and great vibes as you travel the line in true heritage style. 29 August 5 & 26 September 24 October Departing Alton at 7pm and returning by 10:30pm. 🎟️ buff.ly/rZG3uy7 #WatercressLine #RealAle

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

☀️ Solar Eclipse Glasses Available at Alresford Station 🌑 We have a surplus of Solar Eclipse Glasses available. Visit the gift shop at Alresford Station today to pick up a pair for £5. Please ask a member of staff in the gift shop for assistance - while stocks last! The shop will close at 4:30pm.

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We are proud to confirm that the third visiting locomotive at our Autumn Steam Gala is 6989 'Wightwick Hall', courtesy of our friends at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre. Visit our website for more details: buff.ly/NL28uyF #WatercressLine #SteamGala #WightwickHall #6989

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The Watercress Line @thewatercressline.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Join us for the last few Brewery Tours of the year, in collaboration with our friends at Triple fff Brewery!🍻 📆 5 & 26 September 📆 10 & 24 October Find out more and book: buff.ly/FMeaGvg #WatercressLine #TripleffBrewery #Hampshire #BreweryTour

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