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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

Sunday 10:00
Sunday 16:00

May 18th 2025 at 10:00 - May 18th 2025 at 16:00

Event details

Address:Alresford
West Street
Alresford

Postcode:SO24 9AD

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

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