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Narrow Boat, moored at the edge of the canal, with colourful bunting and handcrafted items for sale on the grass.

IWA Milton Keynes Branch is proud to host its annual Fenny Stratford Canal Festival, Saturday 5th August and Sunday 6th August, between 11 am and 5 pm.

We invite you to attend and spend some quality time exploring our amazing waterways. Admission is free, but, donations are gratefully accepted on the day. Importantly, you help support local waterway restoration schemes by donating. So, if you are looking for something to do in Milton Keynes, come along, and see what our wonderful waterways have to offer you. Attractions include:

  • The MK Community Boat “Electra” will join us from its base in Campbell Park and will kindly provide visitors with cruises along the beautiful canal. So you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy being surrounded by beautiful nature.  Electra will take roughly 45 minutes to cruise to Water Eaton and back. The Galley Bar will be open onboard, for the sale of drinks and snacks. Trips will run on both days, though spaces may be limited. Tickets can be pre-booked at the MKCB stall on the bank during the festival, and must be paid for BY CARD on Electra.
  • Departure will be from Bridge 96/Marina entrance at:
    • 11.30 am
    • 12.30 pm
    • 14.00 pm
    • 15.00 pm
    • 16.15 pm
  • Ticket prices:
    • £6.50 Adult
    • £2.50 Child

A big thank you to The Electra Team, who have kindly donated £30 gift vouchers as raffle prizes. Will you be a lucky winner?

  • The Wyvern Shipping Co Ltd will be at the Fenny Stratford Canal Festival. Excitingly, giving you the opportunity to step onboard a hire-boat and take a look around. Gaining an insight of holidaying, or day-tripping on the canal. Listen well younger visitors, as you can take part in a fun quiz, with a small prize for the winner.
  • A wonderful array of items will be available to purchase from trading boats in our Floating Market. Additionally, various market, craft and charity stalls will sell gifts, clothing, handmade crafts, and food & drink too.
  • Please come and say hello at the IWA gazebo, where we will be eagerly waiting to greet you. Equally, you can marvel at our huge waterways map, find out more information about the important work the IWA do, buy raffle tickets, and enjoy various children’s activities.
Branch
IWA Milton Keynes Branch
Event Dates

5th and 6th August

Location

Milton Keynes

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Fenny Stratford Canal Festival 2023

IWA Milton Keynes Branch is proud to host its annual Fenny Stratford Canal Festival, Saturday 5th August and Sunday 6th August, between 11 am and 5 pm.

We invite you to attend and spend some quality time exploring our amazing waterways. Admission is free, but, donations are gratefully accepted on the day. Importantly, you help support local waterway restoration schemes by donating. So, if you are looking for something to do in Milton Keynes, come along, and see what our wonderful waterways have to offer you. Attractions include:

  • The MK Community Boat “Electra” will join us from its base in Campbell Park and will kindly provide visitors with cruises along the beautiful canal. So you can simply sit back, relax and enjoy being surrounded by beautiful nature.  Electra will take roughly 45 minutes to cruise to Water Eaton and back. The Galley Bar will be open onboard, for the sale of drinks and snacks. Trips will run on both days, though spaces may be limited. Tickets can be pre-booked at the MKCB stall on the bank during the festival, and must be paid for BY CARD on Electra.
  • Departure will be from Bridge 96/Marina entrance at:
    • 11.30 am
    • 12.30 pm
    • 14.00 pm
    • 15.00 pm
    • 16.15 pm
  • Ticket prices:
    • £6.50 Adult
    • £2.50 Child

A big thank you to The Electra Team, who have kindly donated £30 gift vouchers as raffle prizes. Will you be a lucky winner?

  • The Wyvern Shipping Co Ltd will be at the Fenny Stratford Canal Festival. Excitingly, giving you the opportunity to step onboard a hire-boat and take a look around. Gaining an insight of holidaying, or day-tripping on the canal. Listen well younger visitors, as you can take part in a fun quiz, with a small prize for the winner.
  • A wonderful array of items will be available to purchase from trading boats in our Floating Market. Additionally, various market, craft and charity stalls will sell gifts, clothing, handmade crafts, and food & drink too.
  • Please come and say hello at the IWA gazebo, where we will be eagerly waiting to greet you. Equally, you can marvel at our huge waterways map, find out more information about the important work the IWA do, buy raffle tickets, and enjoy various children’s activities.

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Getting Here...

No parking at festival site.

Due to the rural location of this event, use of public transport is strongly encouraged. Equally encouraged, is parking considerately elsewhere in Fenny, and arriving at the festival on foot. Therefore reducing impact on local residents.

The festival is, thankfully, less than a miles walk from the nearest train station, – Fenny Stratford.

Access the Festival via the towpath found on Watling Street, Bletchley (opposite Milward Drive).
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Location

Milton Keynes

Wharfside, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2 2AT, UK

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