From the feedback we've received so far, this is the overall opinion of the festival:

60% Great day out
34% Could do better
3% Reasonable value
3% Waste of time

Some of the main comments are shown below, but for a full breakdown, please download the feedback here.

"I have been coming to the Canal Festival since its inception and think this year’s was the best. Well done! Obviously the good weather helped."

"We wonder if a bit more road signage might help attendance"

"Weather was fantastic. So much for both adults and children to see and do. Fantastic – well worth the trip!"

"It would be very useful if the website and newspaper articles had a map or a clear description of where the site is – precisely."

"Too many vehicles & stalls around, preventing proper viewing. £6.00 too expensive; drop price to £5.00 or under."