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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


Whilst the Government has now lifted most covid restrictions events are very limited and you will need to check with the organisers regarding any restrictions that might still be in place.



AWF
Sunday 15 May
10.00 - 4.00
The whole of Alresford Town Centre
Alresford Watercress Festival The nationally acclaimed annual free street festival which attracts thousands of visitors to celebrate watercress returns after a two year absence. Over a hundred stalls, festival parade, street entertainment and the world famous Watercress Eating Championship. www.watercress festival.org


Wednesay 18 - Saturday 21 May
7.30pm.
Old Alresford Village Hall
The old Alresford Dramatic Society presents Dress Rehersal for Murder A theatre mystery. When a musical turns murderous anything can happen. Buy tickets £10 www.oa-toads.org.uk


Friday 20 - Monday 22 May
10.00 - 5.00
Alresford Station
Watercress Line Vintage Vehicle weekend Enjoy a wonderful display of traction engines and vintage vehicles located around the railway. www.watercressline.co.uk


Saturday 21 May
11.00 - 4.00
Ropley Village Hall
Ropley Horticultural Society Plant Sale Bedding Plants, perennials, shrubs and more. Garden bric-a-brac stall. Refreshments available. Pre-order on web site www.ropleyhs.org.uk


Thomas
Saturday 28 May - Sunday 5 June
9.00 - 5.00
Ropley Station - Free Parking at Ropley SO24 0BL
Watercress Line A Day Out with Thomas Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement! www.watercressline.co.uk


Friday 3 June
11.00
Ropley Village Hall
Ropley Pram Race Back after a two year break the race will form part of Ropley's celebrations for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee


Saturday 4 June
2.00 pm 'til late
Arlebury Park, The Avenue
Platinum Jubilee Picnic in the Park Fete with activities, competitions, music, refreshments and entertainment.FREE ENTRY. Watch live coverage of the day including the concert from Buckingham Palace on the BIG SCREEN


Saturday 4 June
2.00 - 4.30
Dean House Gardens, Kilmeston, SO24 0NL
Kilmeston Village Fete Cream Teas, Coffee and Homemade cakes served in the Orangery with Pimms on the lawn. Live Brass Band, stalls games and kids' actvities. Adults £2, Children free. No dogs except assistance.


Thursday 9 June
1.30pm – 4.30pm
Bramdean House, Bramdean, Alresford SO24 0JU
Garden Open Enjoy the famous gardens of this 18th Century house including herbaceous borders and a working kitchen garden. Refreshments available. Tickets £7.50 in advance £8.50 on the door with 25% to Bramdean Church. All other proceeds to Cardiac Rehab.


Friday 10th June
7:30-10:00pm
St John's Church,SO24 9AG

Alresford Wine & Paint Evening The popular Basingstoke Wine and Paint Evening is now also available in Alresford. Join us for an evening of drink, paint and socialising! With a free drink in hand, you'll paint along with renowned Artist Liam Kelleher, step by step, so no experience needed. We provide all of the materials that you will need for the session, so all you need to do is turn up, have fun and create something beautiful to take home!
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Saturday 11th June
7pm
Pinglestone Barn, Old Alresford SO24 9TB
KASBAH SWING BAND & HOG ROAST in aid of Home-Start Winchester.
Tickets £25 includes salads and home-made desserts. Book online (plus booking fee) at www.homestartwinchester.eventbrite.co.uk email or call 07776 041574


Sat 18th June
10.30am-4.30pm Early Entry 9am to Sales Hall
Perins School, Pound Hill, SO24 9BS
Festival of Toy Trains 20 Layouts of Vintage Toy and Model Trains, many the public can operate.Over 80 Sales Tables selling Toy and Model Railways. Refreshments, BBQ and Real Ale by Chertion Scout Group. Admission Family £15, Adult £8, Children £2, Early Entry Sales Hall 9am £10


Sunday 19 June
11.00 - 5.00
Broad Street
The Open Gradens of Broad Street. An opportunity to visit these unique gardens. These ancient burgage plots created in the 13th Century are survivors of the town's medieval layout. Afternoon teas, tombola and plantstall. Entrance £6 per head, Children free allows access to all open gardens.


Tuesday 21 June
6pm – 9pm.
Colemore House, Shell Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3RX
Exclusive Summer Solstice Garden Party. An opportunity to see this plantsman’s garden with a guided tour by the owner and an opportunity to visit the neighbouring church too. Wine and nibbles included in ticket price of £15 per person. Only 40 tickets available on line. All the proceeds from this event will be used to support Cardiac Rehab


Monday 25 July
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavilion (behind Village Hall)
Talk Pelargoniums by Roger Butler & Society Sweet Pea Competition. All welcome. Guests and non-members £5.

Thomas
Saturday 6 - Sunday 14 August
9.00 - 5.00
Ropley Station - Free Parking at Ropley SO24 0BL
Watercress Line A Day Out with Thomas Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun at The Watercress Line. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement! www.watercressline.co.uk


Saturday 20 August
2.30 - 4.00
Ropley Village Hall
Ropley Horticultural Society Summer Show Floral Art, flowers and produce, cookery and Children’s classes Cornish Cream Teas with waitress service! Raffle Free entry and parking


Friday 27 - Sunday 29 August
10.00 - 5.00
Alresford Station - Free Parking at Ropley SO24 0BL
Watercress Line 50s and 60s weekend Enjoy a taste of the Great British summer holiday with the sights and sounds of the railway in the 50s and 60s www.watercressline.co.uk


Saturday 3 September
9.00 - 5.00
Tichborne Park, SO24 0PN
The Alresford Show quite simply, a celebration of rural life and the communities which live in it. Join us for beautiful animals, gorgeous local food and drink, plenty of shopping, children’s FREE entertainment plus much more. We have plenty of FREE parking at the showground. www.alresfordshow.co.uk


Sunday 25 September
9.00 - 4.00
Broad Street, Alresford.
Brocante market Alresford welcomes back the Brocante flea market for its 5th year with up to 40 traders offering a mixture of Antiques, Collectables Curios, Vintage Retro, bric-a-brac, Vinyl records and those ‘must-have’ quirky finds from traders and enthusiasts


Monday 26 September
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavilion (behind Village Hall)
Talk Planting for Autumn Colour by Anthony Powell. All welcome. Guests and non-members £5.


Monday 31 October
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavilion (behind Village Hall)
Talk The Answer Lies in the Soil by Geoff Hawkins. All welcome. Guests and non-members £5.


Monday 28 November
7.45pm
Ropley Sports Pavilion (behind Village Hall)
Christmas Meeting (Mince Pies and Mulled Wine) and Talk Encouraging Wild Life in your garden by Andrew Halstead. All welcome. Guests and non-members £5.

Regular Events


Most regular events were cancelled during the Covid pandemic and to the best of our knowledge have not been re-instated.,


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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