North West Dive Fest 2025: The UK’s Premier Celebration of Diving

Published 7 months agoon September 23, 2025

The UK’s most exciting diving festival is set to return this autumn, as North West Dive Fest 2025 takes place at Capernwray Diving Centre on 3rd October. The event will bring together divers from across the country for a weekend dedicated to exploration, learning, and community.

Open to all levels of experience, the festival offers something for everyone — from seasoned technical divers and recreational enthusiasts to those taking their very first breaths underwater.

This year’s programme will feature:

Try dives and taster sessions
Diving challenges and fun competitions
Workshops and presentations from diving experts
Gear demonstrations and dive technology showcases
A dedicated Club Zone with BSAC clubs from across the region
An evening social including live music, food, and drinks

Tickets are now available, with limited spaces for many activities. Early booking is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

North West Dive Fest also provides opportunities for brands to connect with the UK’s diving community through sponsorship and partnerships.

Featured Courses & Experiences

Nautical Archaeology Society (NAS) – Underwater Heritage Course

🗓️ On-site at the event

Learn how to record simulated underwater sites, use real-world survey techniques, and earn an official NAS qualification. Great for divers and enthusiasts of all experience levels!

Snorkel Trail & Surface Treasure Hunt

Brought to you by Dynamic Nord, this fun activity is perfect for:

Families
Snorkellers
Non-divers
Collect clues, uncover treasures, and enjoy the water without going deep!

Exhibitors & Gear Demos – Meet the Brands

Cressi

An iconic Italian dive brand known for elegant, reliable, and high-performance gear for scuba, freediving, and snorkelling. Meet the team and explore their latest innovations in masks, fins, suits, and more.

Liquid Sports

Exclusive UK distributors of Ursuit, Sharkskin, Bigblue Lights, and Poseidon Diving Systems. Come chat with Managing Director Alastair Ansell, a veteran diver with over 35 years in the industry, and test out some of the best gear on the market.

Apeks

World-class regulators, wings, and accessories. Trusted by tech divers and instructors alike.

Mares

View their latest fins, suits, computers, and get hands-on with demo gear.

Suunto

Explore cutting-edge dive computers designed for smart, safe diving.

Sea & Sea

Top-tier imaging equipment for underwater photographers and videographers. Sea & Sea are the official distributors of Huish Outdoors in the UK, home of brands like BARE, Oceanic, Hollis, Atomic, Zeagle and Stahlsac, and an official representative of Huish will be accompanying Sea & Sea at the event.

Northern Diver

Rugged drysuits, thermal wear, and specialist dive bags. Proudly UK-made.

AP Diving

Leading in rebreathers and life-support systems. Tech diver heaven!

Aqualung

A pioneering name in scuba innovation – kit displays and expert advice on-site.

Dynamic Nord

Freediving, spearfishing, and stylish, sustainable snorkel gear.

Dive Manchester

Expert dive retailer and travel planner – expect deals and destination inspo!

Reel Diving

As a specialist distributor of premium diving equipment, Reel Diving works closely with trusted dive brands and professionals across the UK.