Canal Boat Hire- Braunston Historic Rally Weekend

The impressive Braunston Historic Narrow Boat Rally & Canal Festival is taking place from Friday evening on the 22nd June for one weekend only. Why not take to the waters on a canal boat holiday for a family filled weekend with a difference!

Dating back over 10 years the historic boat rally will take place on the Grand Union Canal starting in the village with plenty of evening entertainment. Admission is free to the rally but all donations will be given to canal and local services charities.

Saturday morning will be kicked off with guest star ‘Gayle Hunnicutt’ from the 1972 film ‘Running Scared’. The production was filmed on location at Braunston, taking advantage of the canal and marina.

Processions then take to the water with well over 80 historic vessels taking part and providing commentary as they cruise down the canal. On land is a real ale beer tent, food stalls, exhibitions, waterways artists, boat horse demonstrations, morris dancing, theatrical productions, live music from bands and an open air Songs of Praise church service for the Sunday ceremony.

Why not get involved by taking to the waters yourself to experience a traditional canal boat holiday. You can moor and watch the rally pass by or simply stop off at Braunston village and get immersed in the Boat Show atmosphere, join the festivities and learn more about the UK historic canal boats that were once integral to the revolution of Britain.

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