Beale Park Boat Show

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 - Sun, 6 Jun 2010

One of the UK’s leading regional boat shows is set against a stunning backdrop of the River Thames. The seven acre lake enables visitors to take to the water quickly and easily – catering for their boating needs and showing a large variety of vessels with everything from wooden boats, canoes, coracles, sailing and motor boats to steam, electric, solar and pedal powered craft.

The Beale Park Boat Show is supported by the Environment Agency, who are using this year’s event to promote their “Discover Your River Thames 2010” campaign.

The campaign aims to help families discover the wealth of fun family activities that exist on the River Thames; from boating to museums. As part of the initiative at the show they will be encouraging children to download a "passport to fun" from www.visitthames.co.uk/discover2010. They can then collect stickers at participating riverside venues (including Beale Park) to get an exciting free gift and entry into a grand prize draw. Children will be able to collect a sticker at the show from the River Thames and the free boat trips stands.

A show known for its tireless efforts to introduce visitors to the water, organisers are taking their water borne activities to another level this year as they welcome Water Buoyz; giving visitors the opportunity to climb inside a giant plastic ball and walk on water while remaining completely dry!

Catering for a broad section of the boating community, this popular event offers boating enthusiasts and newcomers alike, an action-packed day out with something for everyone. Last year organisers introduced a series of talks and demonstrations with a “watery” theme and recent years have seen a rapid growth in the Classic Cars display.

Showing a range of vintage vehicles with everything from the British TS2 to American classics, this year will feature a historic icon - the Coca Cola Triumph car, one of only two produced with the famous Coca Cola livery and an interior in Levi denim!

The show’s most popular elements include: free river trips and family canoeing (subject to availability), a “try a boat” scheme operated by exhibitors, boating displays on the lake; a demonstration by Newfoundland dogs; a craft and specialist food produce marquee; cookery workshops; live music; dancing displays; a beer tent and children’s activities.

Visitors will also have the chance to win a boating holiday with Le Boat, Europe’s number one boating holiday company, who are offering a family cruise worth £1,500.

Show opening times are Friday 4th and Saturday 5th June, 10am to 6pm and Sunday 6th June from 10am to 5pm.

Ticket prices:
Friday - in advance are £6 adult and £2 for children (5yrs-15yrs). Under 5s are free. Family tickets are £14 (2 adults and 2 children).

Friday – on the gate are £7 adult and £2 for children (5yrs -15yrs). Under 5s are free. Family tickets are £15.

Saturday & Sunday - in advance are £7 adult and £2 for children (5yrs-15yrs). Under 5s free. Family tickets are £16.

Saturday & Sunday - on the gate are £8 adult and £3 for children (5yrs-15yrs). Under 5s free. Family tickets are £18.

Tickets are available on-line at www.bealeparkboatshow.co.uk or on Tel: 0118 976 7498. Tickets include reduced entrance to Beale Park wildlife park during the Boat Show.