Watercress Lodges & Campsite

03/09/2026

The summer holidays may have come to an end, but at Watercress Lodges, there’s still plenty to look forward to. 🍂🌿

September brings quieter days, beautiful countryside, the first signs of autumn and plenty of opportunities to escape for a few nights away.

Whether you fancy exploring the Hampshire countryside, hopping aboard the Watercress Line next door, or simply switching off and enjoying a slower pace from the comfort of your lodge, we think this is a pretty special time of year to visit.

Who says holidays have to end when the schools go back? 💚

Take a look at our lodges, safari tents, or dust off the canvas, and plan your September escape.

Lodges and Safari Tents minimum stay of two nights. Click here to book CAMPING for just one night. Click here to ask about our new BELL TENT.

25/08/2026

This weekend, one of our favourite local spots, The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery, is getting ready for its annual B**r Festival! 🍻🎶

If you’ve never been before, it’s definitely worth a visit – expect great local b**r, a brilliant atmosphere and plenty of reasons to make a day of it.

Even better, you can leave the car at home and catch the shuttle bus from Alresford. 🚌

Head over to The Flower Pots website for all the festival and shuttle details – and hopefully we’ll see you there! 🍺

20/08/2026

This weekend, the brilliant The Globe, Alresford will be offering up live music and a great atmosphere in their unbeatable pub garden. It's always a recommended spot from us - but add live music and it's a guaranteed winner. Enjoy!

🎶☀️ GLOBEFEST 2026 ☀️🎶

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST
📍 The Globe, Alresford
🎸 LIVE MUSIC | 1.30PM – 10.30PM

It’s nearly time for GLOBEFEST! 🍻🎉

Gather your friends & family and join us for a full day of live music, great food, cold drinks and summer fun in our beautiful waterside garden. 🌿☀️

🎶 Live music all day
🍔 Food served all day
🍹 Drink specials
🌊 Waterside garden
🥂 Good times guaranteed!

Bring the family, round up your friends, grab a drink and settle in for an afternoon and evening of brilliant live music. ❤️

GLOBEFEST 2026
📅 Saturday 22nd August
⏰ 1.30pm – 10.30pm

See you in the garden! 🎶🍻☀️


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14/08/2026

Thinking of packing up the car for the weekend? The good news is we still have campsite availability for this weekend (and it looks like we could enjoy some cooler temperatures).

The even better news is there is plenty going on in the local area - there is so much to do and explore, or you can stay on site and enjoy the sights and sounds of The Watercress Line as it pulls up at Ropley station.

11/08/2026

From our elevated position, you'll get a great view from the campsite, but if you fancy making an evening of it, there are some great local hotspots below...

🌞 Where to watch the solar eclipse in and around Wi******er🌑

On Wednesday 12 August 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from the UK. In Wi******er, the eclipse will begin at 6:18pm, end at 8:07pm and peak at 7:14pm.

The sun will be low in the sky, and you'll be able to see the solar eclipse in Wi******er from any high point with a clear view of the western horizon.

Good locations near Wi******er to view the solar eclipse include:

🌞 St Catherine’s Hill
🌞 St Gile’s Hill
🌞 Old Wi******er Hill
🌞 Cheesefoot Head
🌞 Farley Mount Monument
🌞 Stockbridge Down
🌞 Butser Hill
🌞 Danebury Hillfort

Some of Wi******er’s attractions are also holding special eclipse events including a Solar Eclipse Observation Special at The Watercress Line and Solar Eclipse: Live at Wi******er Science Centre.

⚠️ Protect your eyes! Never look directly at the sun without proper eclipse glasses with a suitable solar filter. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe. You can also make a pinhole projector to view it.

🌠 What's more, a few hours later when the sky is dark, the Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak, making 12 August also one of the best nights of the year for stargazing.

Find out more about where to go stargazing around Wi******er here: https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/blog/dark-skies-for-stargazing-in-winchester

06/08/2026

Camping with us this weekend? Once you've set your tent up, why not pop down the road to Nosh cafe bar to pick up 2 of their incredible wood-fired pizzas, which you can enjoy in the stunning surrounding countryside or head back up to camp to enjoy the views.

03/08/2026

Some very happy news from the Watercress Lodges family that we’ve been meaning to share with you all… 💙

We have a new member of the team, as Hannah has welcomed baby Oscar!

A huge thank you to Campsites.co.uk for sending these beautiful flowers to celebrate his arrival. Such a thoughtful surprise and so greatly appreciated.

27/07/2026

Thank you to our lovely guests for taking the time to share their experience.

Knowing families and groups have found our lodges clean, comfortable and perfectly placed to enjoy both the Watercress Line and everything our beautiful local area has to offer is exactly what we hope for every stay.

If you're planning a late summer break or looking ahead to an autumn escape in Hampshire, we'd love to welcome you.

📍 Comfortable lodges
🚂 Right next to the Watercress Line at Ropley
🍺 Great local pubs, attractions and countryside on your doorstep

Thank you again for the wonderful recommendation. We can't wait to welcome you back! 💚

23/07/2026

Joining us over the summer? There are two Real Ale Train dates coming up which is usually a sell out event. Tickets are still available in advance, so if you know your dates, get them booked in!