2025 Boat Shows

23 January 2025

Join us at the UK’s most prestigious boating events

Boat Shows are a huge feature of a boater’s calendar. Whether to grab the latest offer, discover the newest tech, or to simply catch up with fellow boaters, they are the perfect place to see everything under one roof, and with so many being held all over the country, there is always a show for every boater to enjoy.

Take a look below at our 2025 calendar and mark some dates in those new diaries…


Camping, Caravan & Motorhome Show

NEC, Birmingham, 18-23 February

Step into the world of leisure at this ever-popular show. We will be showcasing a used, like-new Viking Cruiser to show goers an exciting alternative to traditional land-based holidaying. Visit us at stand 4070.


Viking Promotion Weekend

Tingdene Thames & Kennet Marina, Reading, 1-2 March

Join us at Thames & Kennet Marina in Reading as we offer two days of dedicated boat viewings and celebrate all that is best about inland cruising. You’ll experience an impressive fleet of new and used Viking Cruisers to explore, all in stock and ready for their new owners.


The Trailer Boat & Watercraft Show

War Memorial Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire, 26-27 April

Join us at this exciting show, designed for anyone who loves getting out onto the water. With plenty of boats all of shapes and sizes to see and a huge selection of food and refreshments and entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.


Crick Boat Show

Crick Marina, 24-26 May

Join us at Britain’s biggest inland waterways festival this May for a weekend of celebrating all things boating. Join us for the perfect family day out and explore the boats on the water, look around the stands on land and enjoy al fresco dining beside the water – there is so much to see and do in one place.


Thames Valley Boat Show

Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey, dates TBC

The Thames Valley Boat Show is back for another exciting year. Come along to Penton Hook Marina, Chertsey and see for yourself why this free event is so popular. Each year the event is a highlight for the boating community, welcoming all boaters, from novice to well-seasoned. With 100 dedicated sales berths afloat, over 40 marquee spaces ashore, and 50 boat spaces found ashore, you’re guaranteed a great day out with the family.


TRAD Boat Show

Fawley Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, 18-20 July

Come along to the Thames Traditional Boat Festival this July and enjoy an exciting family fun day and a celebration of the best in British boatbuilding and craftsmanship throughout history. Join likeminded boat enthusiasts and discover shared a passion for the older, traditionally built craft that were fast disappearing from the River Thames. Whilst keeping the tradition and core values derived from its origins, the festival now incorporates the traditional values of many other traditional trades and crafts too, with more attractions on the water, in the air and on the land, than ever before.


Southampton International Boat Show

Mayflower Park, Southampton, 19-28 September

Britain’s biggest festival of boating takes over Mayflower Park once again, where we will be showcasing our boats and berths among the industries most recognised names. This year marks the 56th Southampton Boat Show and promises to bring exciting new hooks as well as old favourites. If it’s on or around the water, you’ll find it at the show!

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