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Winchester & First Class Afternoon Tea

Day Trips

May 14, 2026

Winchester & First Class Afternoon Tea

We start the day with a visit to historic Winchester where you can spend time exploring this delightful city at your leisure. We then head to the Watercress Line’s Alresford Station where we board the first class accommodation behind a heritage steam engine. As you sit back and enjoy the journey through the Hampshire countryside, you will be served a sumptuous traditional Afternoon Tea on board, before the return journey to Alresford.

Arrival: 11:00 Departure: 16:45

Adult £82.00

Price includes:

Return luxury coach travel, rail journey on the Watercress Line and Afternoon Tea.

Testimonials & Reviews

Mike & Venetia very helpful and kept everyone happy better than Morecombe & Wise! The entire tour was superb and we are looking forward to our next one. Thanks to all for such an excellent trip.

County Durham & Kynren

August 2025

I had the pleasure of going on your trip today to Swanage with Mark as our driver. The day was perfect with great weather and a very nice driver Mark. He was very friendly and kept us informed of the itinerary for the day. The coach was spotless and very comfortable. Well done Heathside for a very pleasant day.

Day trip traveller

August 2025

The trip to Hampton court was brilliant – first time my friend and I had used yourselves 😊 We were most impressed and Nathan the driver was amazing and very helpful. Looking forward to choosing another day out.

Day trip traveller

July 2025

Thank you for all the lovely trips we have had with you. We hope there will be many more.

Gina & Peter

December 2024

We have had some amazing trips with Heathside this year for which we thank you. Looking forward to the same again in 2025!

Geoff & Teresa

December 2024

Mike was super-professional, and friendly – an excellent ambassador for Heathside. We will hope to book with you again as the comfortable coach and skilled driver contributed greatly to the overall success of the tour.

Pam – Private Hire Customer

October 2024

Our second trip with you has been “wow”- your driver Paul was “excellent” a most capable driver and Terry he made the tour from start to finish fun and full of information.

Barbara & Norman

September 2024

Thank you to everyone at Heathside for a truly wonderful trip to Wakehurst last Thursday. It was so enjoyable. I hope it will be repeated. Thank you very much.

Eunice – Ringwood

July 2024

The guide and driver were both excellent in a way that made you think they had worked together for years. They kept us all entertained, and ably coped with anything thrown at them. The hotel was pleasant. All the trips we did were great fun. We hope to travel with you again soon.

Heart of Wales Traveller

July 2024

Team were excellent. 10/10 service. Russ and the guide were both very helpful ensuring we were looked after throughout. Hotel and food was lovely and the day trips were very enjoyable. 100% will be doing another trip.

Dutch Bulbfields Traveller

April 2024

Heathside travel provided excellent service to take a large group on a day trip to Bombay Sapphire, which was well organised through the company. Coach was very comfortable and had a pleasant journey. Staff were friendly and informative both on the day and in the booking process. Would definitely consider Heathside Travel for other day trips and services.

Dan

November 2023