Steam Train Travel with Fish & Chips Gift Vouchers (Hampshire)
Event Summary
Their chance to step on-board a wonderful restored steam train and travel back in time on the Watercress Line in lovely Hampshire with tasty fish and chips to enjoy!
Take a journey on this historic line from Alresford station, which is easily accessed from Southampton, Guildford, Woking, the wider home counties and London. Hauled by a heritage steam locomotive with carriages from the 1950s and early 1960s, the trip takes approximately one hour and 45 minutes.
Fish and chips are served at the station just prior to departure for you to enjoy on board. You will also be served with a drink and scrumptious flapjack or large biscuit.
Book early to avoid disappointment as this journey is very popular.
Food Options
Choose from:
- Fish and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Halloumi and chips (Vegetarian)
Gift Vouchers
A lovely printed gift voucher with images and information can be posted to you for £2.50 - perfect for giving as a present.
Gift Voucher Prices:
- Two People - £90
- Three People - £135
- Four People - £180
- Five People - £225
- Six People - £270
We typically offer between 15 and 20 dates of this experience each year between February and October so your lucky recipient will have plenty of options to choose from.
Dates are released on January 10th 2025, but gift vouchers can be purchased now for Christmas 2024.
Redemption is easy through our booking system, via email or telephone.
Vouchers include travel, fish and chip meal, drink and baked treat.
Frequently Asked Questions & Contact Us
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer gluten-free or dairy-free options on this journey. All meals are provided by a third-party local fish & chip shop therefore, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
To make changes or cancel your booking, please contact us as soon as possible either by email at [email protected] or by phone on 01629 380600
All altercations or cancellations must be made no later than the Tuesday prior to your departure, as we begin preparing for your arrival after this time. Unfortunately, once this deadline has passed, we are unable to make any further changes.
We're delighted you are considering celebrating a special occasion with us!
Please note that access to your seats on board is usually limited before departure, as the train spends only a short time in the station between trips.
You're welcome to bring decorations to display in your compartment or on your table. For safety and preservation reasons, only Blue Tack is permitted - no tape or pins please.
If you'd like to bring a birthday cake, that is absolutely fine; however, candles are not permitted on board.
Yes - a bottle of water is included with your meal. However, most journeys also have a licensed bar on board where you can purchase additional drinks. There is also a cafe at the station, and you're welcome to bring any items you've purchased there with you on board.
There are limited toilet facilities available on board the train. However, the main toilets, including accessible facilities, are located at both Alresford and Alton Stations.
Open Seating:
- Groups of four will be given their own table. If your group is larger than four, we will seat you across the aisle from each other so you can still sit close together and enjoy the event as a group.
Compartment Seating:
- The number of people a compartment ticket for is the maximum allowed in that compartment. We do allow one additional young child or infant, beyond the stated maximum, however you must add an infant or child ticket when making your booking.
- For larger groups, we recommend booking open-style seating to be seated together, or purchasing multiple compartments. While we can't guarantee it, we'll do our best to allocate compartments next to each other if they are booked in the same order.
Due to the age of the heritage carriages and their fixed seating arrangement, we are unable to seat wheelchairs and mobility scooters in the main carriages.
However, if you are able to transfer we will happily provide assistance for you to board the train and allocate you the most appropriate seating so that you can comfortably enjoy your journey. Please contact our enquiries team at [email protected] to arrange this.
