Exhibitors 2026
In addition to boats on the water in the Marina and on the land in the Show Village, there are chandleries, boatbuilders, marinas and brokerage firms, and food & craft stalls at the 2026 Crick Boat Show.
Companies marked * take part in Trade & Preview Day on Friday 22 May
Company information will be listed here...
The Boats
The colourful boats set the scene at Crick Boat Show. Presented by national and local boat builders and fitters and also by brokers, there are narrowboats and wide beams on display on water in the Marina and also on land at the heart of the Show Village.
Boats on Show 2025
Below are links to companies that will have boats at the 2025 Show. All boats were open for Trade & Preview Day.
Many companies have an "open boat" that can be viewed at any time durning the Show, but for others you may need to pre-book a viewing. If you wish to view a the boat from a specific company, do contact them before the Show find out if pre-booking is necessary.
Braidbar Boats Ltd *
Braidbar have been building bespoke narrowboats for over 40 years at the historic Lord Vernon's Wharf on the Macclesfield Canal.
(Stand F)
Collingwood Boat Builders *
Collingwood Boat Builders are by far the largest canal boat builder in the UK. From shells to full-fits, narrowboats and widebeams, you’re guaranteed to find something in our range for you. No stage payments and quick build times means you can be on the water sooner than you think.
www.collingwoodboatbuilders.co.uk
(Stand F)
Elton Moss Boatbuilders Ltd *
We are an award-winning builder of bespoke luxury wide beam barges and narrowboats including full electric propulsion systems, disabled access and category C wide beams. Come and see our boat in the marina.
(Stand F)
FP Technologies *
Builders of HDPE plastic canal boat shells which are is 100% recyclable, eliminating rust and minimising maintenance. Engineered to the highest standards, meaning strength, durability and reliability guaranteed. Enjoy effortless, silent cruising without the smell of diesel fumes and sustainable performance.
formationplastics.co.uk/our-biggest-project-yet/
(Stand LB)
HNBC *
The display of Historic Boats at Crick Boat Show 2026 is sponsored by Norton Canes. Formed in 1966, the Historic Narrow Boat Club is a not-for-profit club dedicated to preserving the working heritage of UK canals, from the boats themselves to details of the waterways on which they travel. We are passionate about working boats, traditional skills, the built heritage, and the practices and courtesies of the working boat people. The display of Historic Boats at Crick Boat Show 2026 is sponsored by Norton Canes.
(Stand F)
Kingsground *
Kingsground is an award-winning Oxfordshire boatbuilder and marina, crafting bespoke narrowboats with integrity, precision and pride since 1995. Known for timeless design, considered layouts and exceptional aftercare, we build boats that are truly built to last, combining traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful, modern engineering for life on the inland waterways.
(Stand F)
Lakeland Leisure Boat Sales *
Discover a wide selection of new and pre-owned canal boats, narrowboats, wide beams, and floating lodges with our trusted brokerage service available across our UK marina network. Experienced and dedicated sales managers are here to guide you from your first enquiry right through to handing
www.lakelandleisureboatsales.co.uk
(Stand F)
Lakeland Leisure Estates *
Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd offer premier leisure and residential moorings throughout the UK alongside an established new and used boat sales operation. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or find a home for your boat, we can help you make your boating dreams a reality.
(Stand F)
Ovation Boat Services Ltd *
This year at the Crick Boat Show Ovation Boats will be exhibiting a commissioned 60ft reverse layout semi cruiser narrowboat. Key features would include limewash to the oak panelling and trim giving a lighter feel and the new Hybrid engine from Canaline. Looking forward to seeing you.
(Stand F)
Stone Bespoke Narrowboats *
Base at Aston Marina in Stone, Staffordshire we build high-quality, handcrafted widebeam and narrowboats. Our skilled craftsman and engineers combine traditional techniques with modern standards, delivering sustainable builds, exceptional service and beautifully finished boats tailored to each customer’s vision. We will be exhibiting Bendragon a bespoke 55ft narrowboat, thoughtfully designed for extended cruising or a relaxed liveaboard to the customer’s specific design. We look forward to showing you around.
(Stand F)
Tingdene Boat Sales *
We will have two new narrowboats on display in the centre of the Show Village. At four of our marinas we specialise in wide beam and narrowboat marketing and guarantee berths with all boats sold at Upton Marina on the River Severn, Pyrford Marina on the River Wey, Hartford Marina on the Cambridgeshire Great Ouse, and Thames & Kennet Marina on the River Thames at Reading. We offer a professional pre-owned service including free sales berths to vendors. Narrowboats, wide beams and Dutch barges are always available.
(Stand LB)
Tingdene Marinas Ltd *
Our 10 inland marinas give you access to the best of the UK’s cruising rivers. First-rate facilities, superb water front bars and restaurants, excellent boatyard facilities, plus friendly marina teams, will turn your boating dreams into a reality. Tingdene Marinas offer a unique boating experience throughout the UK’s inland waterways.¶
(Stand LB)
Favourite Boat in Show
The Favourite Boat in Show award is a tradition of Crick. The 2026 competion is sponsored by Haven Knox-Johnston and there with be two trophies - one the most admired narrowboat and one for the most admired widebeamt, as voted for by Show visitors.
The result will be announced early afternoon on Monday. Everyone who votes is entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Marks & Spencer voucher and voters can also enter a prize draw to win a year's free boat insurance from Haven Knox-Johnston (T&C apply). The winning exhibitor receives a trophy and a bottle of champagne.
Around the Marina
A host of boating expertise can be found on the Quayside. High quality exhibitors from every aspect of inland boating welcome you to their marquees to browse and chat.
Take the opportunity to talk to all the experts and find out more about what they have to offer.
All Quayside stands are open on Trade and Preview Day.
Exhibitors Around the Marina in 2025 are:
Boating Marquee
The backbone of Crick Boat Show, the Boating Marquee is a large floored marquee filled with waterway related products, services, associations and businesses. It is an essential part of the Crick Boat Show experience.
Boating Marquee exhibitors include:
• Boat builders • Marinas • Lighting • Rescue services • Paints • Holidays • Hire boats
• RYA acredited training • Brokerage • Security • Windows • Insurance • Solar panels • Batteries • Stoves
• Maps and books • Electrical items & all things boating
Companies marked * in the list are exhibiting on Trade & Preview Day
Our Boating Marquee Exhibitors in 2025 are:
Show Village
Our Show Village is a bustling outdoor area of the Show with a large number of exhibitors. Located adjacent to the main food court, and around the Land Boats, it’s the ideal area to enjoy a gentle post-lunch stroll.
Home to our land-based boat display, make sure you visit the Show Village to explore these boats as well as those afloat in the Marina.
The Show Village is a great place to pick up some exclusive Show-only offers and bargains. Companies thatin Trade & Preview Day are marked * in the list below.
Show Village 2025 Exhibitors are:
Food & Craft Marquee
The Food and Craft Marquee is the place to find artists and crafts people as well as a wide selection of fine gourmet food specialists offering tasty samples of their culinary delights and product demonstrations. It is an ideal place to browse.
The Food & Craft Marquee is open Saturday to Bank Holiday Monday.
Our Food & Craft Marquee 2025 Exhibitors are:
2026 Show
Thinking of exhibiting?
Exhibitor bookings for the 2026 Show are now open. Our Exhibitor Guide can be found below together with links to booking forms
If you have not yet been to a Crick Boat Show, watch the video to find out more.
Exhibiting at Crick Boat Show
Organised by leading media outlet for the inland waterways, Waterways World and backed by Canal & River Trust, Crick Boat Show is the biggest inland waterways event of the year, receiving over 26,000 visitors during the course of the Show.
In addition to opportunities to promote your business or organisation on the ground, the Show offers the widest and deepest reach to the inland waterways community of any media organisation. Build your presence in advance via our 50,000+ audience, during and after the show, combining digital, social media, print and PR.
The event brings together every facet of the inland waterways community - waterways users, prospective boat owner and industry. Whether your objective is to sell more, meet new and old customers, increase your leads, or to network – the show offers solutions to grow your business.
Trade & Preview Day offers a unique and focussed opportunity for you to meet with industry professionals, develop relationships and source products and services to enhance your business. Read more about Trade & Preview Day
How we reach our consumer and trade audience
- Extensive and targeted digital marketing campaigns including Google Search, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Dedicated email promotions to our database of 27,000 opted-in inland boaters, prospective boat buyers and Crick visitors.
- Canal & River Trust email promotions to boat owners and Friends of CRT plus social media support
- Print advertising in Waterways World – the world’s best selling inland waterways magazine
- Crick Boating Times – free newspaper devoted to the Show with a total distribution of over 30,000 copies across the inland waterways and supermarkets within a 60 mile radius of Crick
- Dedicated and extensive PR campaign to specialist boating, national and regional press.
Click on the image to see the 2026 Exhibitor Guide.
Go to bottom of this page to download your Booking Form.
Exhibition space is priced to suit all budgets and comes as part of an enhanced exhibitor package.
Your exhibitor benefits:
All exhibition bookings come complete with a number of benefits, included in the price:
• A number of free weekend show passes*
• Free listing on the Exhibitors page of this website with a link to your own website - year round listing
• Free listing in official printed Show Guide
• Special rates on entry tickets for your guests
• Advertising and sponsorship packages available
• Priority advance booking for our on-site camping and online moorings
• Access to the VIP Marquee
• Free exhibitor car parking
*Number depends on the type and size of exhibit
If you’d like to find out more about exhibiting at the Crick Boat Show 20256, simply contact Ian Sharpe crickexhibitors@wwonline.co.uk or phone 07977 445 450 or 01283 742 977.
Booking Forms
Use the buttons below for more information about exhibiting at Crick Boat Show 2026 and to download your booking form
