EVENTS
All the latest events from National Historic Ships UK, our Shipshape Network projects, and the UK historic vessel sector. Holding an event you'd like us to promote? Email us at info@nationalhistoricships.org.uk
Course: 40 Week Boat Building Course
Course starts 7 Sept 2026, 22 Feb 2027 or 13 Sep 2027, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis
Centre for Port & Maritime History 30th Anniversary Conference
Thursday 10th + Friday 11th September 2026, Liverpool.
Heritage Open Days 2026
11-20 September, England. Our annual round-up of the historic vessels and Shipshape projects opening to the public for this free festival
Exeter Quayside Shanty Festival 2026
12th September 2026, Exeter. Family day out full of lively folk songs of the sea
Classic Boat Festival 2026
12-13 September, St Katharine Docks, London. 50 vintage vessels to see and board, plus live music, talks & more
Course: GRP Repairs
14-18 September 2026, 11-15 January 2027, 5-9 July 2027, Boat Building Academy, Lyme Regis, Dorset