One of Britain's best loved canal festivals: around 30,000 visitors and 400 narrowboats on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Middlewich, Cheshire. The planned June 2026 edition was called off and the organisers have not confirmed replacement dates, with the festival's own channels quiet since. Check their Facebook page for updates before making plans.
A 2026 edition has not been confirmed by the organisers, so treat any dates listed elsewhere with caution and check the festival's official channels before making plans.
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