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Getting there by road
Getting there by rail
Getting there by bus
Getting there by boat
Moorings
Camping
Hotels, B&B's and Guest Houses

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By Road

THE MARINA IS AT:
West Haddon Rd, Crick, Northants NN6 7SQ

Directions:

- From M1 Jn 18, take the A428 towards West Haddon, bypassing the centre of Crick Village.

- After leaving the new bypass, the A428 crosses the Grand Union Canal on an old hump-back bridge.

- Take the first entrance on the left after the bridge, and take the centre driveway of three, immediately to the right of the Garden Centre.

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Please be aware that when joining the M1 at Junction 17, from the M45, traffic direction is south bound only

For up to date traffic news, visit the AA website or the RAC website

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By Rail

The nearest mainline railway station is Rugby. Most major north-south services stop here, including those operated by Virgin Trains. For timetable information visit National Rail Enquiries (link: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/) or telephone: 08457 484950. If calling from outside the UK please dial: +44(0)20 7278 5240

For visitors' convenience, we operate a courtesy mini-bus from Rugby Train Station to the show ground. The timetable for this service will appear here in the Spring.

The nearest local railway station in Long Buckby. This station is served mainly by Silverlink Trains.

For timetable information about services run by specific operators, the following links may be of use to you in planning your journey:
Virgin Trains
Silverlink Trains

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By Bus

For details of local bus services from Rugby, Daventry or Northampton, visit the Traveline website or telephone 0870 6082608

For national bus services, visit National Express

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By Boat

Crick is located on the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal, approximately 5 miles north of Norton Junction (near Long Buckby, Northants), where the Leicester Line and the main line of the Grand Union Canal meet.

Extended lock opening times at Foxton and Watford Locks will be in operation for the Crick Boat Show.

Thank you for your patience.

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Moorings

Normal moorings are suspended along the towpath at Crick for two weeks either side of the late May bank holiday weekend.

Free moorings can be found south of Bridge 11 and north of Crick Marina entrance and are available on a first come, first served basis, subject to the normal 14 day restrictions.

Please be aware that due to the way in which the Leicester Summit was built, the canal is quite shallow in some areas and it may not always be possible to moor a deep drafted boat close to the canal bank.

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Camping

Crick Boat Show operates an on-site camping facility, equipped with toilets and showers. Availability of camping pitches is limited and bookings are allocated on a 'first come' basis. Please call 0871 700 0685 to find out current availability.

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Hotels, B&B's and Guesthouses

Details of alternative accomodation in Crick and the surrounding towns and villages, as well as more general information about visiting the area, can be obtained from the following:

RUGBY VISITOR CENTRE
T: 01788 533217
E: visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk
W: www.visitrugby.com

NORTHAMTON VISITOR CENTRE
T: 01604 838800
E: tic@northampton.gov.uk
W: www.explorenorthamptonshire.co.uk

LEICESTER TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
T: 0116 299 4444
W: www.goleicestershire.com

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