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🚣♀️ Linslade Canal Festival 2025

Saturday 26 July 2025
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🚣♀️ Linslade Canal Festival 2025
Linslade Canal Festival returns this year for another unforgettable celebration of countryside charm, heritage crafts and stunning canal boats.
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors will be treated to captivating demonstrations from traditional artisans, including bee skep making, stained glass window crafting, trug and hurdle making and wood carving. These skilled craftspeople will showcase the beauty and technique behind rural trades that have stood the test of time. A birds of prey static display will offer an up-close look at majestic raptors, while forest school workshops and storytelling sessions promise hands-on discovery and imaginative adventures for all ages.
Linslade Canal Festival returns this year for another unforgettable celebration of countryside charm, heritage crafts and stunning canal boats.
🛍 WHAT TO EXPECT
Visitors will be treated to captivating demonstrations from traditional artisans, including bee skep making, stained glass window crafting, trug and hurdle making and wood carving. These skilled craftspeople will showcase the beauty and technique behind rural trades that have stood the test of time. A birds of prey static display will offer an up-close look at majestic raptors, while forest school workshops and storytelling sessions promise hands-on discovery and imaginative adventures for all ages.
🪵 Tow‑Path Discoveries
A wander along the tow‑path reveals a living history of canal life. Historic working boats and trade vessels will be moored alongside pleasure craft, offering handmade goods, canal memorabilia, and a glimpse into the waterways’ rich past.
A wander along the tow‑path reveals a living history of canal life. Historic working boats and trade vessels will be moored alongside pleasure craft, offering handmade goods, canal memorabilia, and a glimpse into the waterways’ rich past.
🎶 Music & Entertainment
The festival’s main stage will feature live performances from Wayland Smithy, the Andy Smythe Band and the lively Brass Junkies. Roaming entertainers Andrew and Edmund (A & E) will bring spontaneous musical fun throughout the poplars area.
The festival’s main stage will feature live performances from Wayland Smithy, the Andy Smythe Band and the lively Brass Junkies. Roaming entertainers Andrew and Edmund (A & E) will bring spontaneous musical fun throughout the poplars area.
On the acoustic stage in Peace Meadow, enjoy intimate sets from Abbie Gathard, Rising & Open Voices, and the joyful Ukietoones adding to the warm, communal atmosphere.
🎠 Family Fun & Interactive Activities
Children and adults alike can engage in a variety of workshops, including nature-based learning with forest schools and captivating storytelling sessions. A traditional children’s funfair adds a delightful vintage touch to the day’s excitement.
Children and adults alike can engage in a variety of workshops, including nature-based learning with forest schools and captivating storytelling sessions. A traditional children’s funfair adds a delightful vintage touch to the day’s excitement.
🎊 A Festival to Remember
Whether you’re discovering lost crafts, enjoying live music, or simply soaking in the waterside charm, Linslade Canal Festival 2025 offers something for everyone.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is available in Cedars School (£2.50 per car) and an accessible courtesy vehicle will provide transport to the festival site throughout the day.
There are some pathways around site which are accessible however due to the nature of the site, some areas are accessed across grass and rougher terrain.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
The event is dog friendly, however we do ask visitors to keep dogs on leads and clear up after their dog. Spare dog waste bags are available from the information point near the main entrance.
Whether you’re discovering lost crafts, enjoying live music, or simply soaking in the waterside charm, Linslade Canal Festival 2025 offers something for everyone.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is available in Cedars School (£2.50 per car) and an accessible courtesy vehicle will provide transport to the festival site throughout the day.
There are some pathways around site which are accessible however due to the nature of the site, some areas are accessed across grass and rougher terrain.
🐶 DOG FRIENDLY
The event is dog friendly, however we do ask visitors to keep dogs on leads and clear up after their dog. Spare dog waste bags are available from the information point near the main entrance.




