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

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.

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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

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Thursday 2 December

6.00 - 8.00pm

Ropley Parish Hall

Victorian Christmas Market Magnificent array of festive stalls including cakes, sweets,and stocking fillers. Entertainment and complmentary mulled wine and mince pies. Admission free.

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Saturday 4 December

8.00am 'til all sold

Broad Street

Rotary Club Christmas Tree Sale. Come and get your Christmas Tree in good time and support local charities.

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Wednesday 8 December

6.00 - 8.00pm

Broad Street

The Arrival of Father Christmas Carol singing from 6.00 as we await Father Christmas who usually manages to get to Alresford as 7 o'clock nears. How will he arrive this year.

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Friday 17th December

4.00pm-8.00pm

St Swithun’s School, Winchester

A brand new, LIVE Christmas music event for the whole family. ‘A Christmas Cracker’ with Special Guests, ‘Santa Babies’, Winchester Rock Choir and the fabulous Otterbourne Brass Band. With a ‘Nativity’ petting zoo from Mucky Bucket Farm, an A rtisan Christmas Market, Reindeer and an appearance from the BIG MAN himself, there is something for everyone.
Tickets – Adults £20 | Child (11-17yrs) £5 | Under 10’s – FREE.
www.stswithuns.com for further details and ticket sales

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

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