As the mist settles over the canal, The Ghost Ships rise again. Boats from across the South Yorkshire Navigation gather, lighting up the water in a hauntingly beautiful festival of light & colour.
Join us on the 25th October for this years Ghost Ships Parade
You are welcome to and watch the boats gather at Long Sandall Lock & Marina
We have changed the times due to an increase in boats attending!!!
The boats will start to gather at the lock from 5:00pm
Boats set sail and leave Long Sandall around 6:20pm
WHAT TIME SHOULD I GET THERE?
Long Sandall – 5:00pm
St Oswalds Church, Kirk Sandall -6:00pm
Long stretch of towpath – 6:00pm
Barnby Dun Lift Bridge – 6:00pm
Long stretch of towpath – 6:30pm
Kirk Bramwith Lock & Swing Bridge – 6:30pm
Long Stretch of towpath – 7:00pm
The New Inn Stainforth – 7:30pm
Please get down early to walk along the tow path and don’t overcrowd any one area.
Allow for space to pass by at all times and stay clear of the edge.
We advise you wear suitable clothes and bring a torch to the event.
This year we are once again raising money for the
Yorkshire air Ambulance and the Canal & River Trust
You can make a donation to the event here:
This year the event is sponsored by
Docked & Loaded
Docked and Loaded provide boat moving, marine engineering and trailer maintenance in the region.
The Ghost Ships of Doncaster is a community event held along the canal towpath and surrounding areas. Members of the public are welcome to attend and enjoy the illuminated boat parade, but please note that the towpath remains a public right of way and is not a managed event site.
All attendees access the towpath and canal areas at their own risk. Visitors are advised to take care when walking near the water, particularly at night, and to wear suitable footwear and bring a torch. Children and vulnerable adults should be supervised at all times.
The organisers have completed a full risk assessment and will have event personnel positioned along key sections of the route to assist where possible. However, visitors are reminded that responsibility for their personal safety rests with them while attending.
By attending the event, visitors acknowledge these terms and agree to exercise reasonable care when accessing the canal and towpath areas.