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.


Sunday 17 July
12.00 - 4.00
Broad Street and the Alre Valley Trail
Visit the Eel House, Norman Bridge and Museum.Experience some of Alresford's heritage. Entrance is free but donations are most welcome to support the upkeep of these attractions.www.towntrust.org.uk

Monday 25 July
7.45pm
Ropley Parish 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 13th August
7.30pm (doors open 7.00pm)
Cheriton Village Hall, Cheriton, SO24 0PZ
CHERITON SESSIONS present another fantastic evening of live folk music with JEZ HELLARD & THE DJUKELLA ORCHESTRA and featuring the Canadian songstress, Dana Wylie.Tickets are limited, so please make sure that you book early! Available @ £14 from Cheriton Village Stores, Cheriton and online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheritonsessions (fees apply). Bar (cash only). For further information about this gig, please visit jezhellard.net, danawylie.net and cheritonsessions.yolasite.com

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 Parish Hall
Talk Planting for Autumn Colour by Anthony Powell. All welcome. Guests and non-members £5.

Monday 31 October
7.45pm
Ropley Parish Hall
Talk The Answer Lies in the Soil by Geoff Hawkins. All welcome. Guests and non-members £5.

Monday 28 November
7.45pm
Ropley Parish 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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