Ellesmere Arm Floating Market - Roving Canal Traders

Canal Boats to Bring Colour to Ellesmere this August Bank Holiday

The Roving Canal Traders Association (RCTA) is delighted to announce its popular Floating Market will be returning to Ellesmere on the August Bank Holiday on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of August 2025. From 10am to 5pm each day, the colourful narrowboats will moor along the Ellesmere Arm of the Llangollen Canal, near Tesco on Wharf Road, offering a unique shopping experience.

Visitors can browse a diverse array of wares, from hand-made crafts and original artwork to vintage clothing and delicious culinary delights. It's the perfect opportunity to find a unique gift or treat yourself to something special.

Why not make a day of it? Explore the hitoric town’s charming streets, visit the mere, or take a stroll along the picturesque canal towpath.

Come along and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the RCTA Floating Market – it's sure to be a fantastic day out for all the family!

You may also like the following events from Roving Canal Traders Association:

• This Saturday, 16th August, 10:00 am, Froncysylite Floating Market - Roving Canal Traders Association in Wrexham
• Next Saturday, 23rd August, 10:00 am, Campbell Wharf Floating Market - Roving Canal Traders Association in Enfield