VISITORS will be able to walk in Harry Potter’s footsteps over the railway footbridge where the famous wizard received his Hogwarts Express ticket.

Wizard Week is returning to the Watercress Line from October 24 to 30. The heritage railway will host the Wizard Express steam train, flying lessons, wand making and Halloween fancy dress competitions for children during October half-term.

The Wizard Express steam train will be open to ride, with passengers able to hop on and off at the stations in Alresford, Ropley, Medstead and Four Marks and Alton and pick up sweet treats and refreshments along the way.

Young wizards can walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter over the railway footbridge where he received his Hogwarts Express ticket in the film. 

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Other activities include the chance explore the Harry Potter style coach at Alresford and get up close to creepy crawlies, owls and falcons (every day except for Tuesday 25 and Thursday 27).  

‘Flying lessons’ with Professors Slugwind and Apricus will be on offer as well as wand making (additional cost) and magic shows held daily at 12.30pm and 2.30pm. 

This year’s fancy dress competition included three age categories: ‘Brand New Wizards’, for under fours, ‘Emerging Wand Talent’ for four to eight year olds and ‘Potion Masters’ for kids aged over eight. 

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Watercress Line CEO Amanda Squires said: “We can’t wait to cast some Halloween magic and welcome visitors to our spellbinding Wizard Week. Prepare to scare and get ready for some fiendish fun.

“Don’t miss out – make sure you book your tickets online as soon as possible.” 

For more information or to book tickets go to watercressline.co.uk/wizard-week/.