Crick Boat Show

The UK’s biggest inland waterways festival

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When?

22nd-25th May

Where?

Crick Marina, Northampton

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How much is it?

£15.39 – £43

Crick Boat Show overview

The Crick Boat Show is the largest inland waterways festival in the United Kingdom. It takes place at Crick Marina on the Grand Union Canal near Daventry in Northamptonshire every year over the late May Bank Holiday weekend.

The Show has the greatest display of new inland boats, both narrowboats and wide beams, and it transforms into Britain’s largest chandlery for three days when over 260 exhibitors bring together the whole spectrum of inland boating equipment and supplies.

The Crick Boat Show has become a popular destination for waterways enthusiasts wishing to modify or upgrade their boat, newcomers eager to get afloat for the first time, and those looking for a relaxing day on the water.

The show is organised by Waterways World magazine in collaboration with the Canal & River Trust and Crick Marina.

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What can you expect?

  • Free boat trips
  • Real Ale and Cider Festival
  • Boat handling sessions
  • Masterclasses
  • Seminars
  • Trade & Preview Day
  • Canal & River Trust marquee
  • The Crick Tavern marquee
  • Music entertainment
  • VIP marquee
  • Activities for children
  • Favourite Boat in Show
  • The Crick Snug
  • Historic boats
  • And much more

PROUD SPONSORS OF THE TRADE & PREVIEW DAY

As sponsors of Trade & Preview Day, we’ll be on site throughout the day supporting inland waterways businesses as Crick Boat Show 2026 gets underway. Our team will be available to talk through insurance needs, share practical risk management advice and introduce our Benchmark Review Report – an independent health check for your business. We’ll also be handing out hot drink vouchers to exhibitors and giving away our book of business insurance tips, packed with practical guidance to help you make informed insurance decisions. We hope to see you at the show!

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