Canal Events & Festivals 2024 - 2025

Residents and visitors are invited to explore the Union Canal between the Lochrin Basin and Harrison Park and to meet some of the great organisations that operate year round on and near to the canal. There will be loads of free activities and entertainment as you travel along the canal in the heart of Edinburgh. We also have a new style Raft Race that is FREE to enter. All equipment provided, just bring decorations, costumes and enthusiasm!

Hugely popular working narrowboats rally - the UK's largest! Well over 80 historic boats gather and take part in parades...

Get ready! Linslade Canal Festival returns to Tiddenfoot Waterside Park on Saturday, 26th July 2025! This one-day event is all about celebrating canal life, conservation, the countryside, and the charm of traditional rural crafts. Step into a world of craftsmanship with traditional craft demonstrators showcasing skills that will leave you in awe – from stick makers and skep builders to wood carvers, there’s something for everyone. Local charities passionate about the natural environment will be there to share knowledge and inspire. Wander along the tow-path and be captivated by the working, trade, and pleasure boats joining the festivities. Trade boats offer a chance to snag handmade treasures and canal-themed memorabilia, while historic working boats transport you back in time to the canal’s golden days.

The Brownhills Canal Festival is held on the third weekend of August each year, on the Wyrley and Essington Canal at Silver Street. The festival has floating traders, historic narrowboats, land traders and lots more.

The Black Country Boating Festival is an annual boating and community festival held on the Dudley No2 Canal at the Bumblehole Local Nature reserve. The festival is held in the beginning of September. we are open Friday evening 6pm to 10pm. Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Boats - Trade and Craft Stalls - Fun Fair - Real Ale Bar - Boat Trips - Classic vehicle's - Live Music - Dog show And Lots More. Organisers: Peter Brant email peter.brant@bcbf.com Ross Harrison email ross@bcbf.com All general enquiries please email info@bcbf.com

Banbury will be the place to visi... Dozens of colourful narrowboats will remind visitors that the waterway, which opened in 1778, was an important factor in Banbury’s growth, wealth and development.