Blackwater Quay

11/06/2026

World Cup starts tonight. Can South Africa overcome one of the hosts and start their campaign in a positive way. We’re showing live on all screens tonight.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

🚣‍♂️🌊 BLACKWATER QUAY ANNUAL RAFT RACE 2026 🌊🚣‍♀️

📅 Saturday 1st August 2026

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events of the summer as teams battle it out on the water in the Blackwater Quay Annual Raft Race 2026!

This year’s event is proudly raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, and we’re challenging every team to raise as much sponsorship as possible for this incredible cause.

Interested in entering then please visit the bar and collect the entry form. Any children that enter must be accompanied by an adult and must wear a buoyancy aid. Maximum of 6 on a raft and 8 teams in total.

❤️ Donate Here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/allan-busby-4?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

🏆 30 SECOND HEAD START CHALLENGE

The team that raises the most sponsorship money before race day will receive a 30-second head start at the beginning of the race.

To make sure your donation counts towards a team:

✅ Please include the TEAM NAME in your donation message.

For example:
“£20 donation – Team Blackwater Pirates”

We’ll be publishing regular fundraising leaderboards and updates in the run-up to the event.

⏰ Sponsorship totals will be calculated periodically, with the final standings confirmed at 11:00am on race day. Any donations received after this time will still support the charity but won’t count towards the head start competition.

🏝️ RAFT BUILDING RULES

Imagine you’ve been stranded on a desert island and need to build a raft to escape…

That’s the spirit of this race!

✅ Rafts must be designed and built by the team entering.

✅ Creativity, innovation and teamwork are encouraged.

✅ Paddles, oars and sails are permitted.

❌ No boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards or commercially manufactured watercraft.

❌ No engines, motors, batteries, propellers or mechanical propulsion systems.

❌ No adapting existing boats to gain an advantage.

The organisers reserve the right to inspect all rafts and refuse entry to any craft that does not comply with the rules or the spirit of the event.

🎵 Live Music

🍔 BBQ & Food

🍻 Outside Bar

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly Atmosphere

❤️ Supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Whether you’re racing, sponsoring a team or cheering from the shore, come along and be part of a fantastic day for our community and help raise money for an amazing cause.

Build it. Race it. Raise money. Have fun.

10/06/2026

Coffee and Cake Special 6.50 or Cream Tea 6.95

10/06/2026

We are near completion of updating the kitchen. But we are back open for breakfast and lunch this week. Come down and enjoy a great traditional English breakfast from 9am til 11:45am then straight over to lunch. A glorious ham, egg and chips as well as other good food on the menu.

09/06/2026

The reveal on the blind sweep is completed. Good luck everyone. Come on Ghana.

09/06/2026

⚽ ENGLAND LIVE AT BLACKWATER QUAY ⚽

The World Cup is nearly here, and we’ll be showing every England match LIVE on all screens at Blackwater Quay.

Join fellow supporters for a fantastic atmosphere, great food, cold drinks and all the drama as the Three Lions look to make history.

🦁 England Live on All Screens
🍻 Great Drinks
🍔 Food Available
📺 Full Match Coverage
🎉 Supportive & Family Friendly Atmosphere

Please note that match kick-off times will play an important part in our opening hours throughout the tournament. Where necessary, we may adjust opening and closing times to ensure supporters can enjoy the games with us. Any changes will be published in advance on our page.

We are proud to support England and want to create a great atmosphere for everyone. We also ask that all celebrations remain respectful of our neighbours and local community, particularly following evening fixtures.

Let’s fill Blackwater Quay with England supporters and get behind the lads together.

COME ON ENGLAND! BRING IT HOME! 🦁🏆

📍 Blackwater Quay, Maylandsea

06/06/2026

Will be open for Breakfast & Lunch tomorrow until 4.30pm.