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Steam Illuminations on the Watercress Line

Name: Steam Illuminations on the Watercress Line
Start: 2026-11-27
End: 2027-01-02
Location: Watercress Line, Alresford Station

A steam train dressed inside and out with thousands of coloured LEDs, run as a sound and light show on winter evenings. You are seated on a train throughout, which makes it a warmer alternative to a walking light trail with small children. Advance booking is needed.

📅 27 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027

📍 The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire

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Event information

When: 27 Nov 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 — Evening departures on selected dates. Runs across the same season as the railway's separate Father Christmas Express.
Where: The Railway Station, Alresford, Hampshire
Organiser: Mid Hants Railway (Watercress Line)
Official page: watercressline.co.uk/special-days/steam-illuminations

⚠️ Fair and festival dates move every year and some listed here are last year's pattern. Always confirm this year's date, times and any tickets on the official page before you set off.

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