Canal Events & Festivals 2021 - 2022

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.

Live Show 2021 - dates announced We are delighted to announce dates for the 2021 Crick Boat Show Friday 20 to Sunday 22 August 2021 These dates are, of course, subject to any changes in government restrictions that may occur over the coming months as a result of Covid-19 developments. The health and safety of our exhibitors, visitors, suppliers, contractors, volunteers and staff is paramount. To ensure that the Show is held in an environment that complies with both the letter and the spirit of government rules and guidelines, we will need to make some adjustments and changes to the usual Show format for this August show. More details will follow in the coming days and weeks.

A full programme of music and dance will take place in IWA’s 75th Anniversary year. And where better to have the celebrations than on the waterway where it all began, the Worcester & Birmingham Canal? Entry to the festival and car parking is free.

21st and 22nd May 2022 Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic we have cancelled the 2020 and the 2021 Rickmansworth Festival but we plan to be back on the 21st and 22nd May 2022. The Rickmansworth Festival takes place on the third weekend of May every year and celebrates canals, the community and the environment. The top attraction for many is the wonderful array of canal boats from across the country - a terrific spectacle, with at least 100 craft of many types and histories moored along the towpath up to four deep. But there are things to do, see and enjoy whatever your interests, and whatever your age. The Rickmansworth Festival started as a purely canal based event in 1993, as part of the British Waterways “Canals 200” celebration that year. The first was on a large scale, incorporating the Aquadrome as the main location for land based activities. Subsequent Festivals were much smaller, but they steadily grew in size and scope. At least 20,000 people now come each year. The Festival now occupies part of the Aquadrome, the towpath between Stockers Lock and Batchworth, and the area round Batchworth Lock. You’ll find a range of music and performing arts, displays and presentations, traders, boats and catering.