Flying Scotsman Steam Train on the Watercress Line

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to Ropley, where we catch the diesel shuttle to Alresford through the Hampshire countryside. Here, we board our train behind the magnificent Flying Scotsman for a picturesque steam-hauled round trip journey on the Watercress Line, meandering through beautiful rural panoramas and passing the watercress beds that give the railway its name. Sit back and relax as we journey to Alton, where there's a chance to stretch our legs and enjoy a drink before travelling back to Alresford. There's plenty of time to capture that perfect photo of this national treasure, browse the souvenirs, explore the station surrounds and head towards the Cattle Dock to snap a shot of the Flying Scotsman as it departs with the next train. After a wonderful experience, we catch the shuttle back to Ropley – look out for the historic footbridge which was originally located at King's Cross in London and featured in Hitchcock's The 39 Steps! We then make our way to our hotel, where we enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and travel to the historic city of Winchester, situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park. As England’s ancient capital, it was once the seat of King Alfred the Great and the city’s Great Hall is home to the legendary Arthurian Round Table. The cathedral is well worth a visit with its beautiful, illuminated Winchester Bible, 12^th-century wall paintings and medieval carvings, or there are bustling shopping streets and cafés to enjoy. In the afternoon, we continue our journey home.