Another wheely great day out with vintage vehicles at the Watercress Line

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  • Travel back through time to enjoy the largest gathering of steam vehicles in Hampshire since 2019
  • A huge selection of classic cars, motorcycles, tractors and commercial vehicles will also be on display
  • Displays open from 10.30am to 5pm, Friday 21st May 2021 – Sunday 23rd May

The Watercress Line is offering yet another incredible time-travelling experience, which will take you on a journey through golden eras of transport, with a wonderful display of traction engines and vintage vehicles from Friday 21st May 2021 – Sunday 23rd May.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from classic cars (including VW Beetles), motorcycles, tractors and commercial vehicles, as well as large and miniature traction engines and steam lorries.

Displays open from 10.30am to 5pm and for those who have bought tickets to travel on these days, guests are welcome to stop at Ropley Station where traction engines will be on display in the car park.

Petrolheads should also make their way to Ropley Station’s top car park, where they will find a huge selection of vintage cars, motorbikes and tractors on display.

Simon Baggott, General Manager at the Watercress Line, said: “Vintage vehicles and traction engines are always a huge draw for our visitors and the variety on display at this year’s event looks set to be outstanding. We’re delighted to be able to give visitors the opportunity of getting up close to this huge array of beautiful vintage vehicles and engines.”

Ticket prices:
Free for travel ticket holders
Display tickets available to purchase on the day at Ropley.
Adult: £5
Child: £3
Family (up to 3 children): £15

Parking
If you would like to visit the display, free parking is available in the field at Ropley Station, SO24 0BL.

For more information visit: www.watercressline.co.uk/vintage-vehicles

Featured photo credit: Photo credit: Russell Sach

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