# Watercress Line Steam Illuminations 2026

> Watercress Line Steam Illuminations 2026 runs 27 November 2026 to 2 January 2027. Adults from £37, children £37. Times, booking and what to know, from the official page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/santa-trains/steam-illuminations-watercress-line/

SANTA TRAINS

27 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027, Alresford Station and Alton Station, Watercress Line.

An evening steam train covered in synchronised LED lights, with live entertainers, a quiz and a new Disco Ball Alley. Father Christmas does not appear on this event; the Father Christmas Express is a separate event.

| Dates | 27 Nov 2026 to 2 Jan 2027 |
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| Departs From | Alresford or Alton SO24 9JG [Open in Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.0892,-1.1619) |
| Journey | about 1 hour 45 minutes; allow 2 hours |
| Tickets and Price | Adults from £37, children £37. Standard seat £37 per person, first class seat £47, compartment for up to 6 £265, first class compartment £300; under-2s free on a lap; £2.50 booking fee; includes an LED wristband to keep |
| Organiser | Watercress Line. [Official page](https://watercressline.co.uk/special-days/steam-illuminations/) |
| Hotels | [Hotels near Alresford](https://www.stay22.com/allez/roam?aid=bobbleventures&lat=51.0892&lng=-1.1619&address=Alresford%2C%20UK&checkin=2026-11-28&checkout=2026-11-29&currency=GBP&campaign=bcm_santa_steam_illuminations_watercress_line_top) [affiliate](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/affiliate-disclosure/) |

Checked against [Watercress Line](https://watercressline.co.uk/special-days/steam-illuminations/), 21 October 2026. Times and prices can change: check the official page before you set off. Spotted something out of date? [Tell us](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/contact/).

## Where Is Watercress Line Steam Illuminations?

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## Christmas Markets Nearby

Make a day of it: the closest Christmas markets with confirmed 2026 dates.

[Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market  Winchester, Hampshire  20 Nov to 22 Dec 2026  7 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/winchester/) [Petersfield Christmas Market  Petersfield, Hampshire  13 Dec 2026  11 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/petersfield/) [Milestones Christmas Market  Basingstoke, Hampshire  5 to 6 Dec 2026  13 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/milestones-basingstoke/) [Artful Christmas Market at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens  Romsey, Hampshire  21 to 22 Nov 2026  14 miles away](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/hillier-gardens/)

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