Advance tickets for the 2026 Crick Boat Show, sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston, offer visitors a 10% saving on gate prices for the UK’s biggest inland waterways event. The Show returns to Crick Marina near Daventry, Northamptonshire, over the Late May Bank Holiday weekend, 23–25 May 2026, with an exclusive Trade & Preview Day on Friday 22 May.
Organised by Waterways World in association with the Canal & River Trust and Crick Waterside & Marina, the Show is expected to welcome more than 26,000 visitors, bringing together the boating industry, experienced boaters, first-time buyers and day visitors along the Grand Union Canal.
With over 200 exhibitors and 30 plus new boats on display, the Show provides one of the UK’s widest opportunities to explore inland boating in a single location. Visitors can step aboard narrowboats and widebeams, compare equipment and services side-by-side, attend free advice seminars and technical masterclasses, and experience the waterways first-hand with complimentary trip boats running throughout the weekend.
Alongside the boating showcases, Crick also features a programme of high quality live music sponsored by Vetus, a popular real-ale beer festival sponsored by LeeSan, historic boat displays, and an extensive range of food and drink stalls — creating a vibrant canal-side atmosphere across the three public days.
Peter Johns, Publisher of Waterways World and Show Director, says: “Crick Boat Show remains the annual meeting point for Britain’s inland waterways community. Whether visitors are researching their first boat, planning upgrades or simply enjoying time by the water, the Show brings together an unmatched breadth of boats, equipment and expertise in one place.”
“Now in its 26th year, the Show hosts the country’s largest display of new inland boats and, for four days, becomes Britain’s biggest floating chandlery. Our Trade & Preview Day gives serious buyers and industry professionals the opportunity to speak directly with boat builders and suppliers in a quieter setting ahead of the weekend crowds.”
Alex Hennessey, National Boating Manager for the Canal & River Trust, adds: “Crick Boat Show celebrates Britain’s unique network of canals and rivers and the communities that support them. Visitors to the Canal & River Trust Marquee can discover boating, walking, fishing, wildlife spotting and volunteering opportunities, as well as learning more about the work required to maintain 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales.”
Ticket Information
For Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May, adult tickets are £21.00 on the gate or £18.90 in advance. On Monday 25 May, adult tickets are £16.00 on the gate or £14.40 in advance. Entry for children aged 16 and under is free on the public days. Three-day adult tickets are £47.00 on the gate or £42.30 in advance.
Tickets for the Trade & Preview Day on Friday 22 May are available only in advance at £30.00 each and include access to an online boat-viewing booking system, a gift bag and a complimentary hot drink.
Camping pitches start from £56.00 per night for a 6m x 6m pitch, with visitor moorings available from £1.37 per foot.
For tickets, camping and moorings, visit www.crickboatshow.com or call 01283 742970 (Monday–Friday, 9am–3pm).
