Alresford Watercress Festival

Please note meeting point location is
Ropley Station, Watercress Line, Station Rd, Ropley, Ropley Dean, Alresford SO24 0BL at 10.30am for those meeing at Ropley and 11am for the meeting at Alresford Railway Station.

Every year, on the third Sunday in May, the streets of this Georgian town are closed to traffic to transform the town into a family-friendly FREE festival. (*parking charges apply). The festival opens with a cavalcade at 10:00 but traders may open at 09:30. We can meet at Ropley park and ride site, which includes a train ride along the Watercress Line into the village. We can meet later in the town if your parking else where. From street markets, food & drink stalls, cookery demonstrations with renown world class chefs, the Hampshire Farmers Market, a "Kids Zone" featuring Circus Skills, there really is something for everyone. For many the highlight of the day is Watercress Eating Championship which takes place at 15:00 on the main stage - a must see event hosted by our very own redoubtable Paul Rees keeping the participants in order and the crowd in stitches.