Events

Event Information:

  • Sat
    10
    Jun
    2023

    Reading Water Fest 2023

    11:00 - 17:00River Kennet & Forbury Gardens

    We’re celebrating 34 wonderful Water Fest years with a programme full of fun, music, dance and activities.

    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.

    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!