About Alresford
'The ford over the river where the alder trees grow.'

Events in & around Alresford

This page provides details of forthcoming events as provided by the organisers of those events. Organisations wishing to include an entry on this page should e-mail the content and it will be included at the next update. There is no charge for non-profit making organisations. Commercial events can be included but there is a small charge for such entries. Please e-mail for details. Whilst we prefer e-mail you can telephone 01962 773185.

The Watercress Line has a full programme of events throughout the year details of which can be found on their web site.

There is a street market in Broad Street every Thursday morning and Continental Markets on some Saturdays and Sundays during the year between April and December. (Dates below if applicable). Alresford Country Market takes place at the Community Centre from 7.30 - 11.30 every Thursday.

For details of the Theatre Royal, Winchester productions click here The Screen at Winchester 0870 066 4777

For details of events at Gilbert White's House & Garden and the Oates Collection click here

Gardens open to the public in Hampshire

New Alresford Town Council meetings

Do you need a venue for your event?

Details of Regular & Recurring Events


Forthcoming Events


Owing to the Government restrictions events are very limited and you will need to check with the organisers regarding any restrictions that might be in place.


Sunday 12 September
12.00 - 4.00
The Old Fire Station, Broad Street
Alresford Museum Open Day www.museum.alresford.org

Sunday 12 September
11.00 - 5.00
The Eel House, Wayfarers Walk
Eel House Open Day See this unique building, 500 metres from the end of The Dean along the river path. www.towntrust.org.uk

Sunday 19 September
12.00 - 4.00
The Old Fire Station, Broad Street
Alresford Museum Open Day www.museum.alresford.org
Saturday 25 September
7.30
Ropley Village Hall
Cinema at Ropley presents Dream Horse (PG) Tickets £6.00

Sunday 26 September
Broad Street
9.30 - 3.30
Brocante Market Alresford welcomes back the French Style flea market a mixture of Antiques, Collectable Curios, Vintage Retro and those must have quirky finds.
Monday 27 September
7.45
the Sports Pavilion behind Ropley Parish Hall
Ropley Horticultural Society talk Dressing your house for Christmas A talk by Susanna Jarrett. All welcome.

Saturday 2 October
11.00 - 3.00
St. John's Church
Alresford Apple Day Apple pressing - bring your own apples. Food & Drink - including cider, hotappledogs and more. There will also be stalls including local produce and crafts. On top of that there will be entertainment, competitions, games and have a go at bell-ringing! For more information events@stjohnsalresford.org.uk
Saturday 2 October
7.15pm to 9.30pm.
St. Johns Church, SO24 9AG
Apple Day Evening Finale Vipera productions and St.Johns Church, Alresford present Apple Day Evening Finale. Enjoy Alresford Ukulele Jam, Organ Morgan and Jake Gauntlett. There will be a licenced bar and tickets will be £8 adv £10 on the door. Tickets available from St. Johns Parish Office & Oakleaf Stationery, 58 West Street.

Friday 22nd October
6.45 for 7.15 start
Arlebury Park Recreation Centre.
Alresford Twinning Society Quiz Night The Quiz is open to all. Food will be provided at 8.30 and is included in your ticket price. Keep your ticket handy at that time, as they are numbered and a prize draw will take place during the meal. Teams will be up to six, but do not worry if you want to come but do not have a full team. Teams can be put together on the night. Cost will be £12.50 per person and tickets can be obtained from Terry Foreman at or text to 07841 629999, or Ali Love at or text to 07933 298323.

Monday 25 October
7.45
The Sports Pavilion behind Ropley Parish Hall
Ropley Horticultural Society talk 350 years of Glasshouses at Oxford Botanical Gardens A talk by Timothy Walker. All welcome.

Friday 29 - Sunday 31 October
11.00 - 4.00
Ropley Station SO24 0BL
The Watercress Line Wizard Weekend The Watercress Line transforms into a place of magic and mischief for Halloween! withlots of spooky activities to keep the kids entertained. ALL activities run from 11am – 4pm and are included in your ticket price Watercress Line

Monday 29 November
7.45
The Sports Pavilion behind Ropley Parish Hall
Ropley Horticultural SocietyDeath i the Garden A talk by Timothy Walker followed by mince pies and mulled wine. All welcome.

26-28 November 2021 3-5, 10-12, 16-23 & 27-31 December 2021 1-2 January 2022
4.00 - 8.00pm
Alresford Station SO24 9JG
The Watercress Line Steam Illuminations Steam Illuminations is a unique Christmas, pixel mappable digital LED train! It’s an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of fully controllable colour mixing LED lights and LED wristbands. This makes the train look magical both inside and out!It's back! is even BIGGER than before! Watercress Line

Regular Events

Your Weekend Starts Here

1st Saturday Each Month
Alresford Methodist Church Lounge
9.30 – 11.30am

Tea and Coffee, Bacon Butties, Warm Croissants, Papers to Read, Knit for Charity, Jigsaw Challenge, Colour & Chill Out, Always Expect a Warm Welcome

Donations to our Chosen Charity

Alresford Health Walk, Every Tuesday at 1.30pm, meeting
opposite the entrance to Alresford Recreation Centre (The Avenue)

These FREE walks are an hour long (approx. 2 ½ - 3 miles) and are led by trained walk leaders.

For further details contact Lydia on 01962 848725 or llockhart@winchester.gov.uk

No need to book - just turn up.

Do you need a venue for your event? The following are available for hire:

Community Centre
01962 732057

The Old Goods Shed, Alresford Station
01962 733810 or e-mail

Alresford Golf Club,
Cheriton Road, Tichborne Down, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0PN Tel: 01962 733746

The Old Chapel, The Dean, Alresford, SO24 9AX
07770507686 www.whitespacealresford.com

Alresford Recreation Centre
Arlebury Park
01962 732079

Bishop's Sutton Village Hall
Vera - 07717 353159

Christy Hall, Old Alresford
Diane Cox- 01962 735388

Bighton Village Hall
Gail Johnson - 01962 736556
www.bighton.org.uk

Cheriton Village Hall
Penny Scott
01962 771 263
- website

Itchen Abbas Village Hall
Jenny Sloan - 0796 911 3630 - www.iaavillagehall.co.uk

Ropley Parish Hall
Norma Day - 01962 772267

 

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