Getting there by road
Getting there by rail
Getting there by bus
Getting there by boat
Moorings
Camping
Hotels, B&B's and Guest Houses
By Road
THE MARINA IS AT:
West Haddon Rd, Crick, Northants NN6 7SQ
Directions:
- From M1 Jn 18, take the A428 towards West Haddon, bypassing the centre of Crick Village.
- After leaving the new bypass, the A428 crosses the Grand Union Canal on an old hump-back bridge.
- Take the first entrance on the left after the bridge.
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Please be aware that when joining the M1 at Junction 17, from the M45, traffic direction is south bound only
For up to date traffic news, visit the AA website or the RAC website
By Rail
The nearest mainline railway station is Rugby. Most major north-south services stop here, including those operated by Virgin Trains. For timetable information visit National Rail Enquiries (link: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/) or telephone: 08457 484950. If calling from outside the UK please dial: +44(0)20 7278 5240
The nearest local railway station is in Long Buckby. This station is served mainly by Silverlink Trains.
For timetable information about services run by specific operators, the following links may be of use to you in planning your journey:
Virgin Trains
Silverlink Trains
By Bus
For details of local bus services from Rugby, Daventry or Northampton, visit the Traveline website or telephone 0870 6082608
For national bus services, visit National Express
By Boat
Crick is located on the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal, approximately 5 miles north of Norton Junction (near Long Buckby, Northants).
Lock opening times at Foxton and Watford.
To support the movement of boats to and from the Crick Boat Show and Waterways Festival the lock opening times are as follows:
- Wednesday 26th May to Friday 28 May opening times 08.00 a.m. - 08.00p.m. (last boats in 07.15p.m.) for boats travelling to the show only.
- Monday 31st May to Wednesday 2nd June opening times 08.00 a.m. - 08.00 p.m. (last boats in 07.15p.m.) for boats travelling away from the show only.
Moorings
Important information for visiting boats
Mooring is suspended from the northern entrance of Crick Marina towards bridge 13 on the towpath side due to a colony of water voles at this site.
Free alternative moorings are provided between bridge 13 and 14 and south of Bridge 11 for visitors to the Boat Show. These are available on a first come, first served basis, and are subject to the normal 14 day restrictions.
As always normal moorings (northern entrance of Crick Marina to bridge 11) are suspended along the towpath at Crick for two weeks either side of the late May bank holiday weekend and are reserved for Show boats.
Please be aware that due to the way in which the Leicester Summit was built, the canal is quite shallow in some areas and it may not always be possible to moor a deep drafted boat close to the canal bank.
Water voles are fully protected under section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), making it an offence to obstruct access to a place water voles use for shelter, including disturbing them whilst they are using such a place. Mooring alongside water vole burrows is considered as obstruction and disturbance.
Camping
Crick Boat Show operates an on-site camping facility, equipped with toilets and showers. Availability of camping pitches is limited and bookings are allocated on a 'first come' basis. Please call 0871 700 0685 to find out current availability.
Hotels, B&B's and Guesthouses
| Holiday Inn, Rugby/Northampton | ||||||
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 Holiday Inn Special Offer The Holiday Inn Rugby Northampton would like to offer special rates for attendees of the Crick Boat Show. The rates would be available from 28th May though to 31st May and are as follows:
These rates are fully flexible and are cancellable up until 4pm on the day of arrival. These rates are lower than our advertised rates therefore guests will have to quote that they are attending the Crick Boat Show to get them. To get these rates please call 01788 824825 or email reservations-rugby@ihg.com.
Please mention Crick Boat Show when calling. |
Details of alternative accommodation in Crick and the surrounding towns and villages, as well as more general information about visiting the area, can be obtained from the following:
RUGBY VISITOR CENTRE
T: 01788 533217
E: visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk
W: www.enjoyrugby.info
NORTHAMPTON VISITOR CENTRE
T: 01604 838800
E: tic@northampton.gov.uk
W: www.explorenorthamptonshire.co.uk
LEICESTER TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
T: 0116 299 4444
W: www.goleicestershire.com
