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.Contact: Geoff Pilliner 01962 734946

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

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Friday 11 April

6.30 for 7.15

Itchen Abbas Village Hall

Alresford Rotaey Quiz of the Year To book your table (6 per table) contact wjrp@hotmail.co.uk or 01962 738788. £15 per person to include hot supper. To avoid disappointment, don’t delay!

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Wednesday 16 April

7.30pm

Methodist Church, Jacklyns Lane

History And Literature Society The Gift of a Paranoid Queen A talk by Richard Franklin

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17^th - 21^st April

10.00 - 4.00

Alresford Station

Easter Bunny Train. The Easter Bunny will be visiting The Watercress Line this Easter. Enjoy travelling on heritage trains with themed sing-along songs and jokes. Bring your own furry friends along for a photo with the Easter Bunny.Watercress Line info.

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Sunday 20 April

10.00 - 4.00

Broad Street

Farmers Market Experience local seasonal delights from artisan breads and handcrafted English liqueurs to honey wines. Relish smoked trout products alongside an assortment of plants and ready-made meals prepared with top Hampshire produce. Sample ales or discover New Forest game delicacies. Sweetness awaits in locally produced honey, beeswax products, and homemade brownies, complemented by fresh, organic tomatoes.

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Easter Monday 21 April

Heritage Open Days
Come along and visit some off Alresford's Heritage. Admission is free but donations are appreciated to maintain these facilities

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25^th - 27^th April

10.00 - 4.00

Alresford Station

Spring Steam Gala. A chance to see and ride behind special guest engines and home-fleet locomotives. This ‘gala of firsts’ is also joining Railway 200 in celebrating 200 years of train travel with an exciting line up of guest and home fleet locomotives. Enjoy an intensive operating service running each day. Watercress Line info.

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Monday 28 April

7.45pm

Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 0DU

Ropley Horticultural Society Growing Vegetables for Show A talk by John Trim. Visitors welcome £5. Free Parking. More info.

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Bank Holiday Monday 5 May

9.00 - 4.00

Broad Street

Brocante (Flea) Market The ever popular Brocante flea market back its 7th 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.

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Bank Holiday Monday 5 May

Heritage Open Days
Come along and visit some off Alresford's Heritage. Admission is free but donations are appreciated to maintain these facilities

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Tuesday 6th May

10am - 12.30pm

The Yard, Chilton Manor Farm, Chilton Candover, SO24 9TX

Beaded Ring Workshop Come and join maker and artist Miesje Chafer on this 2.5 hour beaded ring workshop. We will be learning the off-loom technique of peyote stitch to create these colourful, patterned rings. Over 16’s only. £50.00/
What to bring: Reading glasses if you need them, as this is quite small fiddly work. This workshop includes batch brew tea and coffee plus homemade cake. More info.

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Saturday, May 10th

7.30 pm

St Michael’s Church, Cheriton

Cheriton Singers invite you to an evening of very romantic songs. Tickets £15 for adults (under 18s free), available from www.ticketsource.co.uk, Cheriton Village Stores, the Flower Pots or on the door.

Sunday 18 May

10.00 - 4.00

Town Centre

Watercress Festival Nationally acclaimed Annual festival attracting thousands of visitors to celebrate all things watercress. Every year on the third Sunday in May the streets of the town are closed to traffic to transform the town into a family-friendly FREE festival.

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Wednesday 21 May

7.30pm

Methodist Church, Jacklyns Lane

History And Literature Society Wars & Revolts, Rebellions & Revolutions - The Impact on Winchester 1076-1217 A talk by Nicholas Kingsford

24 May - 1 June

10.00 - 4.00

Alresford Station

Days out with Thomas Meet Thomas & Friends™ at The Watercress Line! Time to party with Thomas the Tank Engine - spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters, and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement! Watercress Line info.

5 - 10 August

10.00 - 4.00

Alresford Station

Days out with Thomas Meet Thomas & Friends™ at The Watercress Line! Time to party with Thomas the Tank Engine - spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters, and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement! Watercress Line info.