Alresford: The Over the River Where Alder Trees Grow
Also known as UK’s capital of watercress farming, Alresford is a very beautiful Georgian town filled with speciality shops, colour-washed houses and gorgeous riverside walks. The town also has a lot of great landmarks to see and visit. Featuring the famous Watercress Line, a steam engine train that travels across the beautiful Hampshire countryside. It is a town ideal for a family day outs and holiday trips.
Voted as Country Life’s “Favourite Market Town” in the south-east, Alresford is a place that offers a great shopping experience. Filled with plenty of specialist shops, unique boutiques and supermarkets, it is a great shopping destination. The town also houses a lot of great eating out spots such as fine restaurants and local pubs that serve mouth-watering meals, delectable dishes and distinctly flavoured drinks.
Things to See and Do in Alresford
Aside from the great shopping experience, great food and a variety of scenery, this is a town that offers a lot of sights and attractions to provide visitors with a great range of things to see and do. You can drive to the romantic ruin called the Northington Grange, a neoclassical country house or visit the Hinton Ampner House and Garden and appreciate its famous garden. You can also visit two religious relics in Alresford, the St. John’s Parish and St. Mary’s Church. You can also take your rental car to visit the famous Hattingley Valley Wines, one the most respected producers of English sparkling wines. Learn the art of grape growing and the wonderful process of winemaking. Experience the beautiful riverside walks and visit the specialist shops scattered across the town and learn its culture and heritage. Pay a visit to England’s newest national park, South Down National Park becoming operational on April 1st, 2011.

