~ Sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston ~
Join us on Saturday, 19th July 2025, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for a fantastic day celebrating boating and the local community!
Whether you’re a seasoned boater or just starting your journey on the water, this event has something for everyone:
- Boating Industry Exhibitors – Get expert advice and explore the latest in boating.
️- Boats for Sale – Find your next boat and take advantage of all of our boats for sale being readily available to view.
- Behind-the-Scenes Marina Access – Tour our award-winning facilities at Aqueduct Marina.
- Artisan Market – Browse a fantastic selection of locally made products.
- Live Music – Enjoy performances from local artist Callum Wright throughout the day.
- Electric Day Boat Hire – Try out an eco-friendly way to explore the waterways.
- Exclusive Chandlery Offers – Special event-only discounts in our on-site chandlery.
With FREE entry and FREE parking, it’s the perfect day out for boaters and locals alike.
Don’t miss it – see you there!
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Join us every Saturday throughout the summer and bank holiday weekends for an afternoon of live music from local musicians by the water!
View our lineup for the summer here! ⬇️
SATURDAY SOUNDS BY THE WATERFRONT LINEUP
Enjoy great tunes, soak up the sun, and make unforgettable memories in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.
✨ Hospitality at its best! Our licensed bar is open until late, serving beers, wines, cocktails, and soft drinks, along with delicious food.
Want the best spot? Bring a chair or picnic blanket and settle in!
⛺ If you want to make a night of it, why not stay on-site? Campers, glampers, and caravans welcome! Well-behaved dogs too!
Aqueduct Marina are proud to have been asked by the waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust to build a new boat in time for the Commonwealth Games in July in Birmingham. The new boat, which will be called Aquarius II, will replace the original craft Aquarius. Despite this being the name of the mythical water carrier, this boat will be used for something somewhat less glamorous but nonetheless important: to collect debris from the waterways in and around the Birmingham area during and after the games.
The engineers at Aqueduct are no strangers to building or refurbishing some of the Trust’s fleet of workboats and it is this experience, coupled with the unique skillset of the workshop team, that helped the Cheshire marina be awarded the contract.
Robert Parton, MD of Aqueduct Marina, said: “We are proud to be supporting the Trust in their program of bringing their workboat fleet up to modern standards, this one is more interesting with its connection to the Commonwealth Games this summer.”
Mick Carrington, Plant & Equipment Manager at Canal & River Trust, said: “Aquarius II is going to be another essential workboat for our fleet. It will be a vast improvement on the old craft, providing improved performance from its battery-powered electric propulsion drive, and the welfare provisions have been updated to provide 240-volt electrics and toilet facilities. The timely arrival of the new craft will ensure, with the help of the Trust’s dedicated volunteers, that Birmingham’s canals are looking their best as the city welcomes thousands of visitors for the Commonwealth Games. We have worked with Aqueduct Marina before and have been impressed by their operational capabilities and skilled engineers, and we are delighted to entrust them with the build.”
Aquarius is 35ft long and has battery-powered propulsion making it very environmentally friendly and quiet in operation.
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