Boat Handling Displays Saturday and Sunday between 2 – 4pm.

Small and Large Boat Parade on Sunday at 12:00

Batchworth and Chess Lock are adjacent to each other so if you have found one then you have found the other. Over the weekend there is a program of entertainment that can be found here NB Albert Events and here Batchworth Lock Entertainment

Please go to our contacts page to enquire about performing

Boats attending the rally are encouraged to display some information about their boat outside or in a window.

On Sunday 12:00, a Parade of boats will be setting off. The smaller boats (under 45′ in length) will parade between Tesco’s and Stockers Lock. The reason the smaller boats will navigate this route is because they can turn without a winding hole. The Larger boats will parade from the Winding Hole at Tesco and navigate up Batchworth Lock to where they can turn and backdown through the lock again. Commentary about the boats is given as they set off

Boats on Sunday, queuing at Batchworth lock while listening to a live band playing lock side. Bring your dancing shoes for the Lock Jam at 5pm.

Baldrick’s Towpath Tipple – a floating bar serving a range of independent beers, ciders, cocktails and tasty bar snacks. Perfect for relaxing by the water and soaking up the event atmosphere. baldrickstowpathtipple.co.uk

Emma Bradley Art – Emma Bradley operates a floating gallery from her narrowboat, where she offers a beautiful collection of watercolour art deeply inspired by the British canal system. Her shop features a curated selection of original paintings, high-quality prints, and handcrafted greeting cards, all capturing the serene charm of life on the water.

Wobbly – Soft serve ice cream, cheese and chutneys, fudge, teas and coffees, cakes, bacon butties and other food items depending on weather.

Wakamata Ndoto – Paul and Natasha are looking forward to introducing the historic Waka Butty to BBR this year after successfully trading on the towpath last year. You’ll be able to see an array of Paul’s beautiful canal art, Natasha’s small space living Macrame, and don’t forget to bring your empty bottles for refills of Miniml canal/eco friendly cleaning products.

The Record Deck – a floating record shop. They’ve been travelling the canals for the last 12 years selling an ever changing selection of vinyl records.

The Colleen Bawn – ‘My Floating Holiday’ offer a beautiful and homely narrowboat for self-drive holiday rental. The boat sleeps up to 6, has all the mod cons and is pet friendly. All the necessary training is given at the start of your trip. Based near Cassiobury park in Croxley. 

Over The Yarnarm – otherwise known as “The Gonk Boat.” On our floating shop, you’ll find all manner of wonderful knitted and crochet items, with our famous Gonks and charming crochet characters always taking centre stage. Already a Yarnivore? We’ve got have you covered too! We are constantly expanding our stock of yarncraft supplies, perfect for any project.

Saturday 12:00 – 23:00

Sunday 12:00 – 22:30