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 9.00 - 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 around Alresford

New Alresford Town Council meetings

Do you need a venue for your event?

Details of Regular & Recurring Events


Forthcoming Events

12th May
10.00am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB
Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/

Friday 11 & Saturday 12 May
Friday 2 - 5pm, Saturday 9:30 - 1pm
Coffee Room, Church St, Ropley, SO24 0DS
Ropley Horticultural Society Plant Sale. Locally grown bedding, specimen plants, vegetables & perennials. Come early to get the best choice! Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425

Saturday 12th May
7.30 pm
St. John’s Church, Alresford
Luminosa performs the dramatic Messe Solonnelle by Louis Vierne with guest Richard Pearce, International Concert Organist. Also John Rutter’s Requiem and the Chamber Choir will sing the beautiful Cantique de Jean Racine by Faure and Four Motets by Durufle. Tickets at £15 from boxoffice@luminosamusic.com or Six West, Alresford www.luminosamusic.com

Saturday 12 May
2.00 - 4.30
Bramdean House
Bramdean Village Fete Classic village fete held in a beautiful garden setting
Saturday 12 May
10.00 - 12.00
Alresford Methodist Church
Annual Plant Sale refreshments in Coffee Lounge

Saturday 12th May
8pm (doors open 7.30pm)
Cheriton Village Hall, Cheriton SO24 0PZ
CHERITON SESSIONS PRESENTS AN EVENING OF LIVE FOLK WITH DEAN DYSON. A singer-songwriter and lifetime troubadour, Dean’s music and, in particular his distinctive voice, is mellow and life-affirming … so little wonder that he has become an Internet sensation with his viral videos being seen by millions. Tickets available at £10 from Cheriton Stores, The Flower Pots Inn and online (fees apply) at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheritonsessions [For further information see www.deandyson.com and www.cheritonsessions.yolasite.com]

Sunday 13 May
4.00pm
Bramdean Common
Opening Service Church in the Woods An open air Songs of Praise service held in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of the Church. Park on the common, bring your own chair and follow the sound of the bell.
Sunday 20 May
10.00 - 4.00
Town Centre
Alresford Watercress Festival.
On the third Sunday of May each year, this beautiful market town becomes the site of a huge street festival. Over 80 stalls showcase the very best local food and drink producers. Others sell arts, crafts, jewellery and clothing, items for house, garden and much else besides. A free fun day out for all the family. www.watercressfestival.org

Sunday 20th May
1.00pm to 5.00pm
Newton Valence, Near Selborne & Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3RB
Newton Valence Open Gardens. A selection of 6 gardens, varying in size and style, located above the hangars of Selborne in Hampshire on the edge of the South Downs National Park.
Picnic area, Tea and cakes, Home Produce Stall and plants for sale. Assistance dogs only.
Tickets £5.00 per Adult, accompanied Under 16's free. All proceeds to St Marys Church, Newton Valence

Monday 28 May
11.00
Cricket Pavilion, Ropley
Ropley Pram Race Stalls, attractions and dog show.

Wednesday June 6th
Doors open at 8pm
Alresford Recreation Centre, Alrebury Park, Alresford, SO24 9EP
Alresford Jazz Club Excel Jazzmen Band and Dancing 8:30pm – 11pmm Entry is £8 Free Onsite Parking, Please bring your own refreshments. Email alresfordjazz@gmail.com, Phone 07788582740

Saturday June 9
10.00am - Midnight
Arlebury Park, SO24 9EP
Alresford Music Festival
A one day music event showcasing a diverse range of music styles from both established and emerging local talent. Now in now in its 9th year the festival has grown since its inception in 2010 to become one of the most anticipated events of the Alresford year. www.alresfordmusicfestival.com

Sunday 10 June
2.00 - 4.15
Bishop's Court
Bishop's Sutton Village Fete & Garden PartyMany attractive stalls plus the world famousegg throwing competition.
Sat 16th June
10.30am- 4.30pm
Perins School, SO24 9BS
National Festival of Toy Trains 23 working layouts including Hornby 0 Gauge , Dublo 2 and 3-Rail, Tri-ang 00 with Minic Motorway, TT, Trix, Lone Star, James Bond Layout, Tomy, LEGO, Live Steam 0 Gauge, American Road /Rail and others. Over 80 sales tables selling old and new toy trains.
Adults £6 Children £2 Early Entry to Sales Hall 9am (£10)
Vintage Bus ride from Alresford Station to the show and Old Alresford Fete. www.alresford-toy-trains.org.uk

Saturday 16th June
2 pm
Old Alresford Village Green
Old Alresford Village Fair with Fun Dog Show, Free Vintage Bus rides from New Alresford, Free Parking and Free Entry, Duck Race, Pop-up Bar, Teas, BBQ, Ice Creams and Popcorn, Football World Cup Obstacle Challenge, Bottle Stall, Bouncy Slide and many more stalls and side shows. Grand Draw – win an iPad Mini

16th June
10.00am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB
Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/
Sunday 17th June
9.30
Alrebury Park
Alresford Rotary 10k and Children's Fun Runs. Children's races start at 0930 and the 10k at 1000. More details here: www.alresford10k.co.uk

Sunday 24th June
11am – 5 pm
Cheriton Cottage, Cheriton, SO24 0PR
Cheriton Cottage Open Garden in aid of the Inspire Foundation for Integrated Spinal Research.
Four acre traditional walled garden with the River Itchen running through. £5 entry Tea and Cake served all day.

Wednesday July 4th
Doors open at 8pm
Alresford Recreation Centre, Alrebury Park, Alresford, SO24 9EP
Alresford Jazz Club Golden Eagle Jazz Band Band and Dancing 8:30pm – 11pmm Entry is £8 Free Onsite Parking, Please bring your own refreshments. Email alresfordjazz@gmail.com, Phone 07788582740


14th July
10.00am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB
Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/

Monday 30 July
7:45pm
Sports pavilion, Vicarage Lane, Ropley
Ropley Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk on " What the Judge is Looking For (Flowers at the shows)" with Pip Bensley, NAFAS & RHS accredited judge in Floral & Floral Art. Parking free £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425


Wednesday August 1st
Doors open at 8pm
Alresford Recreation Centre, Alrebury Park, Alresford, SO24 9EP
Alresford Jazz Club Louisiana Jazzmen Band and Dancing 8:30pm – 11pmm Entry is £8 Free Onsite Parking, Please bring your own refreshments. Email alresfordjazz@gmail.com, Phone 07788582740

Saturday 18 August
Doors open 2:30pm
Ropley Parish Hall, Vicarage Lane, Ropley
Ropley Horticultural Society SUMMER SHOW Entry free, and home-made refreshments available. You can see the best of our flowers, fruit, vegetables, floral art, cookery, craft and photographs. Entry & parking FREE, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425

8th September
10.00am - 12.30pm
Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB
Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/

Monday 24 September
7:45pm
Sports pavilion, Vicarage Lane, Ropley
Ropley Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk on" Making the Most of Bulbs " with Steven Bradley, freelance garden writer and broadcaster.Parking free £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425

13th October
10.00am - 12.30pm
Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB
Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/

Monday 29 October
7:45pm
Sports pavilion, Vicarage Lane, Ropley
Ropley Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk "Time for a Seasonal Garden Review with Nicola Baldwin, well-regarded Hampshire garden designer.Parking free £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425

10th November
10.00am - 12.30pm
Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB
Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/

Monday 26 November
7:45pm
Sports pavilion, Vicarage Lane, Ropley
Ropley Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk" Idyllic Italian Gardens" with Rosemary Legrand, experienced public speaker & photographer. Parking free £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425

15th December
10.00am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Chocolate Craft Ltd, Unit 1, Upton Park Farm, Old Alresford, SO24 9EB
Chocolate Workshops Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a chocolatier? Have fun creating your own unique chocolates using the finest ingredients. Expert chocolatiers will teach you fine piping techniques too and you'll create your own handmade chocolate lolly. All packaging is provided to ensure your finished products will wow your family and friends.
£59 for one. £99 for two Call: 01962 732731 or visit www.chocolatecraft.co.uk/shop/

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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