For divers in the North West – and beyond – Friday 28 August is an essential date for the diary as the NW Dive Fest is returning to Capernwray for its fourth year.
Organised by BSAC North West Regional Team, the NW Dive Fest is a celebration of all things scuba and sees divers travelling from around the region to soak up the atmosphere. And with the 2026 Fest taking place at the start of the August Bank Holiday, organisers hope to see more old and new faces at the Lancashire-based inland site.
North West Regional Coach and Fest organiser Stephen Dorricott said this year’s event was shaping up to be the biggest yet, all in support of Air Ambulance:
We want the NW Dive Fest to be a true family-friendly event that inspires the next generation of divers. By creating opportunities for younger people and newcomers to get involved, we hope to show that scuba diving is not just a sport — it’s an adventure that builds confidence, friendships, creates lifelong memories and can be a lot of fun.
What’s on
Leading kit suppliers, including Apeks, Northern Diver, DYNAMICNORD, Mares, Aqualung and Cressi will all be on hand with their latest kit for divers to try in the vendors area, while Ghostfishing.co.uk, Seasearch, NW Air Ambulance, NW Police U/W search unit will also be there.
There will be the opportunity to find out more about CCR , Side mount and scooters, with taster sessions scheduled throughout the day. Add in the chance to strike gold with an underwater treasure hunt, as well as photo competitions, auction, raffle, live DJ, music and food, and the NW Dive Fest is a scuba date not to be missed.
Get your NW Dive Fest ticket
The NW Dive Fest is open to BSAC and other agency divers. Non-divers are very welcome too and entry for spectators is free.
Tickets cost £22 for Capernwray members, or £28 (which includes a day pass for non-Capernwray members) Book early and you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win six FREE air fills.
For BSAC NW DiveFest Tickets, go to bsacnwdivefest.co.uk
