Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Steam Illuminations returns to The Watercress Line from 24 November to 6 January. Experience an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured LED lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns. This makes the steam train look magical both inside and out!
NEW for 2023 ‘Canopy of Lights’, a sound to light show inside every carriage. Enjoy the fun, interactive show all while hosted by the legendary ‘Voiceover Man’ (as heard on Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor); laugh with him (or at him) and compete against each other with the singalong “FlashyOke” game”.
Join the festive action on board before Christmas Day and the journey will be filled with big Christmas hits that will get you jigging about in the festive spirit; or visit after Christmas Day for a musical journey from the 1960s to the present day with dance floor singalong anthems. Sing, dance and cheer on the magical, musical journey!
The trains depart from either Alresford or Alton and completes a round trip. The experience lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Simon Horn, the designer behind the Steam Illuminations show, also designs and programs lighting concert touring. He has toured the UK and internationally with pop acts including Anastacia, Dido, LibertyX, Olly Murs, The Pogues, Ricky Gervais and Westlife, designing and/or programming their light shows.
Book a ticket to be part of the full experience. This is sure to be an event the whole family will enjoy. For more details and to book tickets, visit: watercressline.co.uk/steam-illuminations
Steam Illuminations returns to The Watercress Line from 24 November to 6 January. Experience an incredible light show on and in a steam train, consisting of thousands of coloured LED lights and LED wristbands, creating a kaleidoscope of different colours and flashing patterns. This makes the steam train look magical both inside and out!
NEW for 2023 ‘Canopy of Lights’, a sound to light show inside every carriage. Enjoy the fun, interactive show all while hosted by the legendary ‘Voiceover Man’ (as heard on Britain’s Got Talent and X-Factor); laugh with him (or at him) and compete against each other with the singalong “FlashyOke” game”.
Join the festive action on board before Christmas Day and the journey will be filled with big Christmas hits that will get you jigging about in the festive spirit; or visit after Christmas Day for a musical journey from the 1960s to the present day with dance floor singalong anthems. Sing, dance and cheer on the magical, musical journey!
The trains depart from either Alresford or Alton and completes a round trip. The experience lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Simon Horn, the designer behind the Steam Illuminations show, also designs and programs lighting concert touring. He has toured the UK and internationally with pop acts including Anastacia, Dido, LibertyX, Olly Murs, The Pogues, Ricky Gervais and Westlife, designing and/or programming their light shows.
Book a ticket to be part of the full experience. This is sure to be an event the whole family will enjoy. For more details and to book tickets, visit: watercressline.co.uk/steam-illuminations
