The London Boat Show is one of the largest boat shows in the UK, alongside Southampton Boat Show (organised by the same company). The London Boat Show regularly attracts visitor numbers of 100,000+. The London Boat Show is currently held at the ExCel exhibition centre in London, close to the O2 arena and Victoria Dock. The 2011 London Boat Show will run from the 7th to the 16th of January.
History of the London Boat ShowThe Boat Show, London has been held in various locations throughout its 54 year history. The first London Boat Show was held at the Olympia but moved Earls Court in 1957. It stayed here for decades until switching to the ExCel centre in 2004. 2004 saw record crowds of 213,000 people, although numbers have dropped considerably at the new location with a ‘mere’ 102,000 people attending the 2010 event. The Victoria Dock location allows tall ships and other boats (including one from the Royal Navy) to be exhibited.
London Boat Show Information
The London boat show is a major trade show for boat builders, owners, chandlers and other organisations willing to put on exhibitions. This can include such organisations as the RNLI and Royal Navy as well as sports like surfing, water skiing, diving and jet skiing.
Exhibitors, especially boat builders use the London Boat Show to unveil and market their latest models with major luxury boat manufacturers such as Sunseeker, Fairline and Princess exhibiting their models. It is not just boats however that are at the London Boat Show, there are theatrical shows, deck games, seminars as well as fantastic bars and restaurants.
One of the highlights of the 2011 London Boat Show will be the Design a Sail competition. The winners will be awarded a prize on the main stage during the event.
Tickets for the Boat Show, London are yet to be released and prices have not been announced but like the Southampton Boat Show, expect adult ticket prices to be in the region of £13. Children are usually allowed in free of charge.
London Boat Show Information
The London boat show is a major trade show for boat builders, owners, chandlers and other organisations willing to put on exhibitions. This can include such organisations as the RNLI and Royal Navy as well as sports like surfing, water skiing, diving and jet skiing.
Exhibitors, especially boat builders use the London Boat Show to unveil and market their latest models with major luxury boat manufacturers such as Sunseeker, Fairline and Princess exhibiting their models. It is not just boats however that are at the London Boat Show, there are theatrical shows, deck games, seminars as well as fantastic bars and restaurants.
One of the highlights of the 2011 London Boat Show will be the Design a Sail competition. The winners will be awarded a prize on the main stage during the event.
Tickets for the Boat Show, London are yet to be released and prices have not been announced but like the Southampton Boat Show, expect adult ticket prices to be in the region of £13. Children are usually allowed in free of charge.
