Canal Events & Festivals 2020 - 2021

BEALE PARK BOAT & OUTDOOR SHOW ENJOY THREE DAYS OF ‘SIMPLY MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS’ SEE, TRY AND BUY! CLASSIC BOATS · MODERN BOATS · WOODEN BOATS · FIBRE GLASS BOATS · RIVER BOATS · SEA BOATS · NEW BOATS · USED BOATS · PROFESSIONAL BOATS · AMATEUR BOATS · COME AND TRY A BOAT!

As every year, the two-day FREE celebration for all the family is organised by Stratforward - Stratford-upon-Avon's Business Improvement District, which represents over 465 town centre shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses. Since it was established the Stratford River Festival has grown to become one of the region’s leading free festivals.

THE BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL IS THE CITY'S ULTIMATE DAY OUT FOR FAMILIES. NOT ONLY IS THERE CHILD-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMMED FOR BOTH DAYS, BUT IT'S ALL FREE. WE'LL HAVE CIRCUS ACTS, DANCE PERFORMANCES, ARTS AND CRAFTS AND PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED.

Blisworth Canal Festival spreads up from the atmospheric waterfront with its line of colourful trade boats and trip boats into 8 other nearby village venues. Come and see for yourself why tens of thousands of visitors flock to Blisworth each year to enjoy the event. It is now a major County and Canal event and the largest and most successful that we know of organised solely by volunteers from a small village community. *FREE MOORING *FREE PARKING *FREE ENTRY *FREE WALKS & TALKS

The Brecon Beacons is one of the most inspiring locations in the world. Surrounded by miles and miles of mountains, forests, waterfalls and rivers, the Settlement is your opportunity to make the most of Green Man’s magical surroundings.

Come to IWA's Festival of Water 2020 Join us in Perdiswell Park 29th - 31st August 2020, Worcester. 2020 marks IWA's 75th Anniversary year and where better to start the celebrations than on the waterway where it all began, the Worcester & Birmingham Canal? A weekend of fun for all who love spending time by the water. A full programme of music and dance will entertain the crowds at the IWA Festival of Water over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Entry to the festival and car parking is free. Come and join us.

This annual one-day festival is based around the City Road Lock, Basin and towpath alongside the Regents Canal, also local streets and a park, in Islington, North London.

As in previous years, we will be offering an inviting selection of Main stage and Fringe music in various venues around the town, backed up by the colourful array of Narrow Boats along the canal. We are also proud to continue our tradition of Morris Dancing displays, a Celidh night, stalls, workshops and celebration of the rich heritage of Middlewich.