About Alresford

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 to when 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 733893.

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). Alresford WI 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

Date

Time

Venue

Event

Friday 19 & Saturday 20 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, Ropley.hort.soc@btinternet.com

Sunday 21 May

10.00 - 4.00

Alresford Town Centre

Watercress Festival this nationally acclaimed annual festival will bring together thousands of visitors drawn from the local community and from far and wide to celebrate watercress - the superb locally grown, delicious and versatile crop. www.watercressfestival.org

Saturday 10 June

All day

Arlebury Park

Alresford Music Festival Over 25 acts are being finalised over the coming months, but our annual 'Party in the Park' is planned to be more exciting than ever in 2017. FIVE STAGES OF LIVE MUSIC Rock - Pop - Indie - Blues - World - Folk - Dance - Jazz - Northern Soul - DJs & MUCH MORE! www.alresfordmusicfestival.com

Sunday, 11th June

2 - 5 pm

Ropley Village

Ropley Open Gardens 11 gardens in the centre of Ropley are opening to the public to help raise funds for the rebuilding of the fire damaged St Peter's Church and for The Rosemary Foundation, a local 'hospice at home' service.
Tickets cost £5 to cover entry to all the gardens and can be bought on the day from the Parish Hall in Vicarage Lane, Ropley SO24 0DU.
Come and enjoy the gardens and then have tea and cakes in the Hall or a glass of Pimms in one of the gardens. Plenty of parking will be available. For more information phone 01962 773603 or 01962 772425.

Sunday 11th June

2pm to 4.15pm

Bishops Court, Bishops Sutton

VILLAGE FETE AND GARDEN PARTY BBQ, licenced bar, teas, raffle, tombola, cakes, books, plants, bric-a-brac, toys and much more. Magic Wanda to entertain the children along with face painting, hook a duck, glitter tattoos, tennis. "Famous egg throwing" competition. Heated swimming pool open rain or shine. Join us for a fun filled family afternoon out.

Sunday llth June

4pm

The Church in the Woods on Bramdean Common

HYMNS IN THE WOOD Come and join this annual open air service singing popular hymns accompanied by a brass band. Park cars on the common and follow the sound of the bell. Wear stout shoes and bring a folding chair to ensure seating. We look forward to seeing you.

Weds 14th June

10.00 - 4.00

Alresford Community Centre

SHOPPING OPPORTUNITY! Join Daisies Hampshire and Blue Bowl for a wide array of presents, jewellery, clothes and more. More information and to pre-order visit www.bluebowl.co.uk. Use offer code SIX-WEST ALRESFORD to remove postage for locals.

Sat 17th June

10.30am to 4.30pm

Perins School

ALRESFORD FESTIVAL OF TOY TRAINS 20 layouts and over 80 sales tables. BBQ, refreshments, live music, real ale. Vintage bus rides to Alresford Fete via Alresford Station. Adults £6, Child £2, Family(2+2) £14. Early entry for sales table £10. Money raised to Save the Children (Alresford) and Four Marks & Cheriton Scout Troops.

17th June

2pm to 4.30pm

Old Alresford Village Green

Old Alresford Traditional Village Fair Featuring Knickerbocker Glory Appalachian Dance Team, Fun Dog Show with Dog Fancy Dress Competition, Free Vintage Bus rides from New Alresford, Free Parking and Free Entry, Duck Race, Beer Tent, Teas, BBQ, Ice Creams and Popcorn, Fun children's Tug of War, Bottle Stall, Bouncy Slide and many more stalls and side shows, Grand Draw - win an iPod Mini.
Trade Stalls please contact Clive Hancock on 07970 549022

Sunday 18 June

11.00 - 5.00

Broad Street

The Gardens of Broad Street Open An opportunity to visit many of the hidden gardens. Admission £6, Children free. Afternoon Teas.

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 June

10.00 - 4.00

Starter Gate Farm, Monkwood, Ropley, SO24 0HA

The Dene Steam & Vintage Rally Steam Roller, traction Engines, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Cars, Vintage Motorbikes and much more. Tickets £5, Children £3. www.facebook.com/denerally

Wednesday 28th June

7pm (bar open from 6.30pm)

Sun Hill Infant School

The Wind in the Willows by Mark and Helen Johnson © Out of the Ark Performed by Sun Hill Young Voices and Sun Hill Family Singers Fundraising concert for Infant School 50th birthday gates.
Tickets £6.00 available from Six West or Rosie Waring Green 01962 733237 ra@22rwg.co.uk

Wednesday 28 June

7.30

Alresford Recreation Centre

Alresford Art Society Wessex Sculptors give us an opportunity to find out more about what they do.For information contact 01962 736397 email jo.may@live.co.uk or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org

Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July

Friday &Saturday 10 - 5, Sunday 10 - 4

Community Centre

ALRESFORD ART SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION Come see the wonderful work done by local artists

Sunday 2 July

11.00 - 5.00

The river Alre footpath 500m from the bottom of The Dean

Eel House open Come and see the traps and the Eel House interior and find out about the secret life of the eel in one of only two known eel houses in the country. Directions www.towntrust.org.uk/eel_house.htm

Saturday 19 August

2:30pm

Ropley Parish Hall, Vicarage Lane,

Ropley Horticultural Society SUMMER SHOW You can see the best of our flowers, fruit, vegetables, floral art, cookery, craft and photographs. Entry & parking FREE, all welcome. Home-made refreshments available. Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425, Ropley Horticultural Society.

Monday 28 August

11.00 - 5.00

The river Alre footpath 500m from the bottom of The Dean

Sunday 10 September

11.00 - 5.00

The river Alre footpath 500m from the bottom of The Dean

Monday 25 September

7:45pm

Coffee Room, Church St, Ropley

Ropley Horticultural Society - Gardeners Question Time with Ray Broughton, tutor at Sparsholt College & RHS Wisley. Parking at the Parish Hall just down the road £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425, Ropley Horticultural Society.

Monday 30 October

7:45pm

Coffee Room, Church St, Ropley

Ropley Horticultural Society - Illustrated talk "Botanical Autumn Fireworks" with Peter Chivers, formerly of Portsmouth Parks Department. Parking at the Parish Hall just down the road £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425, Ropley Horticultural Society.

Monday 27 November

7:45pm

Coffee Room, Church St, Ropley

Ropley Horticultural Society - demonstration "Hedgerow Christmas Wreath-making & other Craft" with Mollie Butters of the Field Farm Project. Parking at the Parish Hall just down the road £5 on the door includes refreshments, all welcome Enquiries: Jill 01962 772425, Ropley Horticultural Society.