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  • IWA Canalway Festival canal scene with many colorful narrowboats docked along the water, surrounded by green trees and buildings under a partly cloudy sky.
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  • IWA Canalway Festival canal scene with many narrowboats docked along the water, decorated with colorful flags and bunting, with people standing on and around the boats. Trees line the background.
  • IWA Canalway Festival narrowboat on a canal passing under a blue bridge, with other boats and trees in the background.
  • IWA Canalway Festival green and red narrowboat with a person standing on the back deck is photographed on a canal, with other boats, trees, and a crowd along the riverbank in the background.
  • IWA Canalway Festival scenic view of a canal with a blue bridge, surrounded by lush green trees, boats, and buildings under a bright blue sky with white clouds.
  • IWA Canalway Festival nighttime canal scene with several narrowboats decorated with bright string lights. Trees and buildings line the canal, and many people are visible on and around the boats.
  • IWA Canalway Festival black narrowboat with colorful bunting floats on a canal, surrounded by other boats, onlookers, trees, and a light-colored building in the background.
  • IWA Canalway Festival red and black narrowboat navigating a canal lined with many other boats, flags, and onlookers.
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IWA Canalway Festival Day Trip - Saturday 1st May 2027

IWA Canalway Festival Day Trip - Saturday 1st May 2027

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Join Richard Taylor Travel for a fantastic day out in London as Little Venice comes alive for the annual IWA Canalway Cavalcade, one of the capital's most colourful waterways festivals.

The festival brings together more than 100 colourful narrowboats and historic boats, creating a spectacular floating display along the canals. Visitors can enjoy live music, Morris dancing, family entertainment, craft and canal-related stalls, food and drink and a wonderful atmosphere beside the water.

Discover Little Venice

Little Venice is a beautiful and peaceful part of London where the Regent's Canal meets the Grand Union Canal. During the festival, the waterways are filled with colourful boats decorated with flags and bunting.

Take a leisurely stroll along the towpath, explore the festival stalls or relax in Rembrandt Gardens and enjoy the views.

Explore Further

There is plenty to discover within walking distance of the festival. Follow the canal towards Regent's Park and Camden, or visit nearby Paddington Basin, with its modern architecture, restaurants, cafés and waterside spaces.

Fans of Paddington Bear can visit Paddington Station, where a famous bronze statue of the much-loved bear can be found.

You can also enjoy the shops, cafés and restaurants around Paddington, or simply take a relaxing walk beside the canal.

Food & Drink

There are plenty of options for refreshments, including festival food stalls, cafés, traditional pubs and restaurants. Enjoy anything from coffee and cake to a leisurely lunch beside the canal.

A Unique London Day Out

Whether you love boats, enjoy live entertainment or simply want to discover a different side of London, Canalway Cavalcade offers something for everyone.

Come and experience colourful boats, music, food, entertainment and the beautiful surroundings of Little Venice.

Itinerary

Trip Type: Day Trip

Destination: Little Venice, London

Timings: Timings and order of pick up will be confirmed to you upon booking.

To allow us to run to time on our trips and give you our valued customers the best day possible we release our pickup times around two weeks before the date of your trip.

Pickup Points
  • Baldock Market Place Bus Stop C - Lancer Indian Cuisine Restaurant Side
  • Baldock Market Place Bus Stop D - Baldock Libary Side
  • Letchworth Arcade Bus Stop C - Arcade Entrance Side
  • Letchworth Arcade Bus Stop E - Chinese Dragon Entrance Side
  • Hitchin St Mary’s Bus Stop M - Woodcote House Side
  • Hitchin St Mary’s Bus Stop K - Car Park Side
  • Stevenage Lytton Way Bus Stop N - Train Station Side
  • Stevenage Lytton Way Bus Stop L - Gordon Craig Side
  • Stopsley Memorial Bus Stop
  • Welwyn Garden City Bus Stop J - Outside John Lewis Entrance
IWA Canalway Festival Day Trip - Saturday 1st May 2027

Tour Overview

IWA Canalway Cavalcade – Little Venice | Saturday 1 May 2027

Enjoy a colourful day at Little Venice for the annual Canalway Cavalcade. See over 100 decorated boats, enjoy live music, entertainment, food and craft stalls, and explore the beautiful canalside setting. Take a stroll towards Paddington or enjoy an optional canal boat trip towards Camden. A unique London day out for all ages!

Trip Highlights

  • Over 100 decorated boats, enjoy live music, entertainment, food and craft stalls, and explore the beautiful canalside setting
  • Time to explore at your own pace
  • Executive coach travel with Richard Taylor Travel including return journey
  • Multiple Pickup Point Locations

FAQ's

What time will I be picked up?

Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed approximately two weeks before departure along with your pick-up point details. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so the coach can depart on time.

How does seat allocation work?

All seating allocations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
While we do our best to accommodate seating preferences, seat allocations may occasionally need to be adjusted for operational reasons.

For single-seat bookings, seating arrangements may also be altered to help maximise overall seating availability. In the unlikely event of a seat change, we regret that no liability can be accepted.

What is your cancellation policy?

  • No refunds are available for cancellations made within 14 days of departure.
  • Cancellations made more than 14 days before departure may be refunded or transferred to
    another available trip.
  • Event or show tickets may be non-refundable or non-transferable depending on organiser terms.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Where we advertise Child tickets these tours and trips are suitable for children.

Can I bring luggage?

Please limit luggage to one medium-sized suitcase per person plusa small bag for items you want onboard with you. Bigger or
additional bags may not be allowed due to limited luggage space.