Shardlow Inland Port Festival
Shardlow Village, Shardlow, London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2GA
Celebrate the historic village of Shardlow with 50 Grade II listed buildings, follow the Trent and Mersey towpath, meet the narrowboat community and enjoy a weekend of history, heritage and entertainment. Discover the workings of the vintage narrowboats, their importance in the transport of goods, the social heritage of life on the waterways as you learn of yesteryear. Visit Shardlow Heritage Centre and The Magic Attic Archives for a glimpse of local history and heritage, including various old maps. The local church will also be open for visitors along with a floating market with demonstrations by local crafts persons.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 10am - 4pm
- Sunday 08 September:
- 10am - 4pm
Location & directions
Shardlow Village, Shardlow, London Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 2GA
- Directions:
- Car Park will be signed on the weekend, look for large field between The Church and The Clock Warehouse Pub on Old London Road (A6) - this is the main road through the village
- Contact on day:
- Mrs S Hampson
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Narrow parts to the towpath, steps and ramps available to the the towpath.
