Alresford Watercress Festival
Sunday 10:00
Alresford
Nationally acclaimed annual festival attracting thousands of visitors to New Alresford in Hampshire to celebrate all things watercress.
Date
May 18th 2025 at 10:00 - May 18th 2025 at 16:00
Event details
Tickets:0
Contact Information:Claire@amayzed.co.uk
Open hours:10:00 - 16:00hrs
Description
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.
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.
Transport
By Bus:Winchester and Alton Number 64 Stagecoach route
By Train:The Watercress Line operates from Ropley Park & Ride
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet