News

All of Alresford Behind Festival

14th April 2008

communityMaking the Alresford Watercress Festival a successful day is the culmination of a lot of hard work! The organising committee would particularly like to thank the many local people and groups who volunteer their time to get involved, helping to make the event successful, safe and fun!
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Festival Eateries Awards

4th April 2008

Watercress Eateries CompetitionThe Alresford Watercress Festival Eateries Awards have been launched! Sponsored by Wykeham Life, this year's awards will offer local eateries the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary creativity.
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Procession to Get Festival off to a Flyer!

4th April 2008

ProcessionThe Alresford Watercress Festival procession is set to be a feast for the senses!
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The Watercress Alliance Announce New Cancer Research

10th March 2008

Watercress SprigThe Watercress Alliance has announced a new £100k research study investigating watercress's ability to combat cancer.
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200 Years of Loving Watercress

9th March 2008

Watercress BookIn celebration of the British watercress industry’s 200th anniversary, The Watercress Alliance has produced a delightful hardback book, packed with over 30 delicious recipes, history, folklore and health facts on the nation’s most historic salad leaf.
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How to Get Here

You can get to the festival by car, train or even historic railway! Get directions here.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the festival using the online form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.