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RCTA Wheaton Aston Halloween Floating Market - Between Tavern Bridge, 19, and the Trust’s Services block

Type: Advice

Waterway(s): Shropshire Union Canal

From: 23 October 2025, noon

To: 4 November 2025, noon inclusive

Region: West Midlands

Reason: Event

Location

Closest waterwayShropshire Union Canal
Starts atBridge 19, Tavern Bridge
Ends atWheaton Aston Services

Description

Original 4 September 2025, 11:27am

A floating market, organised by the Roving Canal Traders Association, is planned for Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November on the Shropshire Union Canal.

The market will use a section of towpath/canal between Taverners Bridge, 19, and the Trust's Customer Services Facilities.

Around 500 people are expected to attend the event over the two days and the market will take place between 10am and 4pm on each day.  

Around 6 boats are expected and there will be reserved moorings in place from 23 October, 12 noon, until 4 November, 12 noon.

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