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This Festival takes place on a lovely site on meadows overlooking the river Thames. It has a large range of traditional Thames boats along with other exhibits and stands.
Camping is available for tents and vans.
For more information and tickets see https://tradboatfestival.com/trad2026/
(photo credit Sue Pennison)
Sue Pennison will be demonstrating ropemaking at this event.
| Event Date | 17-07-2026 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 19-07-2026 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
IGKT Yorkshire branch will be demonstrating rope-making and fender-making at the 25th anniversary of the re-opening of the Huddersfield Canal. This will be a great day out at the entrance to the longest canal tunnel in the UK at 3.25 miles (5km). Come and enjoy the fun!
Contact Graham Smith,
| Event Date | 01-08-2026 10:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
Sue Pennison will be knot tying at this riverside village festival.
(photo credit Sue Pennsion)
| Event Date | 30-08-2026 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
IGKT volunteers Richard and Europa have demonstrated knotting at this lovely show in the Severnside village of Frampton for several years.
It's a great day out!
| Event Date | 13-09-2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
Sue Pennison and colleagues will be demonstrating ropemaking and knot tying in the Wooden Boat area of the Southampton Boatshow.
Photo credit Sue Pennison
| Event Date | 18-09-2026 9:00 am |
| Event End Date | 27-09-2026 6:00 am |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
Sue Pennison will be teaching rope making and knot tying in the upstairs galley of the Longshed in Woodbridge.
Downstairs a recreation of a Viking Longship is underway. Two good reasons to visit.
Photo credit Sue Pennison
| Event Date | 14-11-2026 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |