THE AQUEDUCT BOAT SHOW 2025

~ 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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SATURDAY SOUNDS BY THE WATERFRONT

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!

ELECTRIC BOAT HIRE AVAILABLE

Discover the waterways with our electric hire boats and embark on a trip along one of the most stunning stretches of canal in the UK.

Invite your friends and family to join you as you navigate the local countryside, enveloped by the soothing sounds of Cheshire’s natural beauty.

Each hire period lasts up to 3 hours and doesn’t entail going through any locks.

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Canal & River Trust’s 1st Concept workboat and hopper named at Aqueduct Marina

This first boat of a new concept design has been named Bass during its recent launch at Aqueduct Marina, where the boat was built. Named after David Bass, a Senior Project Delivery Manager at the Trust who, along with British Waterways, David has worked for the past 27 years. The boat was named in recognition of all of David’s years of hard work and effort he has put into the concept and its unique design. He has been a leading force in developing and building this first boat, using laser-cut components in the build of its hull and CNC-cut components for the cabin interior, all of which have reduced the cost of future builds for the Trust and the manufacturing time for Aqueduct Marina.

The new design features an easier form of stackable craft, which reduces transportation costs and enables the boat and hopper to be manoeuvred around the canal network with ease.

The naming of the boat had been kept a secret from David, with the unveiling presentation being led by Mick Carrington, National Workboat & Plant Manager for Canal & River Trust, who was joined by David’s wife Karen, work colleagues from the Trust, Stuart Norton, Marine Architect and all of the team at Aqueduct Marina.

The new workboat, along with two more under construction at the marina, will be used at various locations around the canal network to enable the Trust’s colleagues to familiarise themselves with this new concept of workboat and hopper.

*Credit: written by Phil Picken.