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Reading Water Fest 2024

Water Fest is Reading’s way of celebrating and showing off the Kennet Canal in all its glory, along with the gorgeous and historic spots on its towpath - complete with a programme full of fun, music, dance and activities!

Visitors can take in the sights and sounds as they wander through Chestnut Walk, Forbury Gardens, and the Abbey Ruins.

En route you’ll see some beautifully painted boats and meet some of the  friendly boaters keen to chat to you about life on board.

Water Fest is brought to you by Reading Borough Council, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust. This hard-working charity is committed to enhancing and promoting the canal for people to enjoy – both on and off the water!

Applications now open!

Want to run a stall or provide entertainment, workshops, sports, or arts & crafts to raise funds and awareness? Apply now 

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Type: Community & Networking , Family-Friendly , Festivals & Special Events , Natural Heritage
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Host: Reading Borough Council

Forbury Gardens, Reading Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk and Riverside Walk

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Activities & Classes

Looking for something to do, rather than something to see? We've got all manner of classes and workshops, plus games, escape rooms and other interactive activities. There's something for everyone, from dance, to arts and crafts, to food and drink and the odd bit of geekery, too!

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