Exhibitions: Boat show still popular despite competition

Collins Stewart London Boat Show attracted 127,000 visitors at Excel London last month, despite competition from a rival new event at Earls Court.

The London Boat Show, organised by National Boat Shows, took place from 11-20 January, just a month after its west London rival.

The first Sunday of the show attracted 14,700 people - 19% more than last year. Among the features was a 125-metre Royal Navy destroyer, HMS Exeter, and an interactive Watersports Zone.

Last year's London Boat Show attracted around 130,000 visitors to Excel London.

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