First ever Floating Market to be held on the K&A Canal

PUBLISHED: 16:44 27 July 2016 | UPDATED: 17:16 27 July 2016

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Bradford on Avon will host the Kennet & Avon Canal’s first ever floating market this summer.

The arrival of trading boats will transform the town’s picturesque wharf into a bustling waterway market selling everything from jewellery, furniture, crafts and food over the weekend of the 30/31 July

Boats confirmed so far include a floating hair salon, the Dawdling Dairy - selling ice cream and cheese - and a number of artisan boats, selling leather goods, artwork and homeware.

“We’re very pleased to be supporting the Kennet & Avon Canal’s first ever floating market, and excited to welcome trading boats from along its length to Bradford on Avon”, said waterway manager for the Canal & River Trust, Mark Evans

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