Classic Boat Festival

This annual three-day boating extravaganza will see around 40 beautiful vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble in the central basin of St Katharine Docks in London. These include the war heroes, the Dunkirk Little Ships, Bates Starcraft and other impressive working vessels. With an array of activities including boatbuilding workshops, live music, talks and kids activities, it is the perfect day for all the family.

Visitors will be able to board some of the vessels and meet their owners, and each day is marked with an opening and closing salute of horns. Talks will be held on the SKD Events Platform, with knowledgeable hosts including the custodians of HM The Queen's Row Barge 'Gloriana' and yachting celebrity, Tom Cunliffe. The festival continues ashore with food, entertainment, nautical goods and services available on Marble Quay.