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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Friday 22nd October

6.45 for 7.15 start

Arlebury Park Recreation Centre.

Alresford Twinning Society Quiz Night The Quiz is open to all. Food will be provided at 8.30 and is included in your ticket price. Keep your ticket handy at that time, as they are numbered and a prize draw will take place during the meal. Teams will be up to six, but do not worry if you want to come but do not have a full team. Teams can be put together on the night. Cost will be £12.50 per person and tickets can be obtained from Terry Foreman at or text to 07841 629999, or Ali Love at or text to 07933 298323.

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Monday 25 October

7.45

The Sports Pavilion behind Ropley Parish Hall

Ropley Horticultural Society talk 350 years of Glasshouses at Oxford Botanical Gardens A talk by Timothy Walker. All welcome.

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Friday 29 - Sunday 31 October

11.00 - 4.00

Ropley Station SO24 0BL

The Watercress Line Wizard Weekend The Watercress Line transforms into a place of magic and mischief for Halloween! withlots of spooky activities to keep the kids entertained. ALL activities run from 11am – 4pm and are included in your ticket price Watercress Line

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Friday 5 November

7.00pm Broad Street
7.45pm Arlebury Park

Arlebury Park

THE TRADITIONAL ALRESFORD GUY FAWKES NIGHT The Torchlight Procession starts at 7:00pm from the top of Broad Street with the procession following the Alresford Fire Engine with an effigy of Guy Fawkes onboard to Arlebury Park. Torches will be on sale around Broad Street.
The Bonfire will start at 7:45pm at Arlebury Park followed by traditional Fireworks at 8:00pm.
BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY AND SAVE!
Purchase your tickets from Oakleaf Stationery, 56 West Street, Alresford (CASH SALES ONLY) or on-line from: www.ticketsource.co.uk/alresford-rotary (A booking fee may apply)
TICKET PRICES: BEFORE 5th NOVEMBER Child £3 Adult £7 ON 5th NOVEMBER Child £5 Adult £10

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Saturday November 20

7.30 pm

St Michael’s Church, Cheriton.

Cheriton Singers' Autumn concert. Directed by Ben Cooper, it will include a duo of classic favourites, the Fauré Requiem and the Vivaldi Gloria. Tickets will be £10, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/cheritonsingers or from www.cheritonsingers.com or from Cheriton Village Stores or on the door.

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Monday 29 November

7.45

The Sports Pavilion behind Ropley Parish Hall

Ropley Horticultural SocietyDeath i the Garden A talk by Timothy Walker followed by mince pies and mulled wine. All welcome.

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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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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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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