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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Saturday 17 August

2.30 - 4.00

Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 0DU

Ropley Horticultural Society Summer Show Free entry, afternoon tea. Come along and enjoy the show, meet friends and have a cup of tea. Information on the show

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Monday 26th August

Gates open 8am

Wood Lane Bramdean SO24 0JW

BUMPER BRAMDEAN CAR BOOT SALE in aid of Home-Start Winchester sponsored by Hellards Estate Agents.
Boots £10, Vans & Trailers £15, cash only. Admission by donation. Refreshments available. Directions from A272 and A31

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Wed 21 - Sun 25 August

9.00 - 5.00

Ropley Station SO24 0BL

Day Out With Thomas Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun. Take a ride behind Thomas, meet some of your favourite characters, and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement! Book now

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Bank Holiday Monday 26 August

12-00 - 4.00

Broad Street and Millennium Trail

Heritage Open Day at the Eel House, Museum and Medieval Bridge. Information leaflet and directions.

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Saturday 7 September

8.30 - 6.00

Tichborne Park, SO24 0PN

The Alresford Agricultural Show Quite simply, a celebration of rural life and the communities which live in it. A one day event, beautiful Tichborne Park. The park is transformed from cattle grazing land into a Showground by a dedicated team of volunteers. To book and more info.

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14 - 15 September

All Day

Alresford Station

Engineering Open Weekend on the Watercress Line

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Sunday 15 September

12-00 - 4.00

Broad Street

Heritage Open Day at the Museum. Information leaflet and directions.

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Sunday 15th September

1.30 – 4.30pm

Bighton Village Hall Field, SO24 9RE

BIGHTON VILLAGE FETE Family fun with traditional stalls and games for everyone. BBQ; Bar: Cream Teas; Craft Stalls. Falconry Display. Fly fishing game. And don’t’ forget to bring your Dog and enter the dog Show.
Adult entrance £2.00, children free. The proceeds are shared equally between Bighton Village Hall and Church.

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Sunday 22 September

8.00 - 4.00

Broad Street

Brocante Market The Brocante flea market has now become a regular twice yearly event in Alresford with many enthusiasts as well as traders offering Antiques, Collectables, Vintage, Curios, Bric-a-Brac, Vinyl records and many quirky ‘finds’ you didn’t know you needed.

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Sunday 22 September

12-00 - 4.00

Broad Street and Millennium Trail

Heritage Open Day at the Eel House, Museum and Medieval Bridge. Information leaflet and directions.

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Thursday 26th September

7.30pm

Bishop’s Sutton Village Hall, SO24 0AH.

Alresford Art Society Dogs in Acrylic a demonstration by Dave White. Non-members welcome – admission £3. For further information: 01962 732043 or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org.

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Monday 30 September

7.45pm

Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 0DU

Ropley Hortcultural Society Using perennials in a mixed border a talk by Rose Hardy of Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants. All welcome non-members £5. More information about the monthly meetings.

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4 - 6 October

All Day

Alresford Station

Autumn Steam Gala

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Thursday 17 October

3.00 - 11.00pm

Broad Street

Michaelmas Fair All the fun of the fair in the town centre for one night only. Come and enjoy the fun. History of the Fair

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Thursday 24th October

7.30pm

Bishop’s Sutton Village Hall, SO24 0AH.

Alresford Art Society Street scene in soft pastels a demonstration by Rick Holmes. Non-members welcome – admission £3. For further information: 01962 732043 or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org.

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26 October - 3 November

All Day

Alresford Station

Wizard Week on the Watercress Line

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Monday 28 October

7.45pm

Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 0DU

Ropley Hortcultural Society The Winter Garden a talk by Andy Mcindoe. All welcome non-members £5. More information about the monthly meetings.

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Monday 25 November

7.45pm

Ropley Parish Hall, SO24 0DU

Ropley Hortcultural Society Wildflower hot-spots of the World a talk by Carol Watson. Christmas meeting - mulled wine and mince pies. All welcome non-members £5. More information about the monthly meetings.

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Thursday 30th November

7.30pm

Bishop’s Sutton Village Hall, SO24 0AH.

Alresford Art Society Travels with a sewing machine a demonstration by Harriett Riddell to include a stiched portrait of a member. Non-members welcome – admission £3. For further information: 01962 732043 or visit www.artsociety.alresford.org.

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30 (tbc) November - January

4.00pm - 8.00pm

Alresford Station

Steam Illuminations on the Watercress Line.

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Wednesday 4 December

6.00pm

Broad Street

The Arrival of Father Christmas How will he arrive this year. Carol singing followed by the arrival of Father Christmas about 7.00.

Regular Events

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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
Debbie Raynham RPH.bookings@gmail.com 01962 772253
View forthcoming bookings and more information about the Hall at www.ropleyparishhall.org.uk.

 

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