Whos Coming
🌊 Who’s Coming to North West Dive Fest 2025?
📅 Friday 3rd October 2025
📍 Capernwray Diving Centre, Lancashire
💙 Supporting: North West Air Ambulance Charity
The countdown is on for North West Dive Fest 2025 – the UK’s most exciting diving and ocean lifestyle event of the year! Whether you're a diver, snorkeller, explorer, or enthusiast, this vibrant one-day festival promises live demos, training tasters, family fun, expert talks, and exclusive deals from the biggest names in diving.
🧭 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.
🔹 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!
💙 Community & Special Guests
🔸 Diving with the Injured
Learn how this charity transforms lives through therapeutic scuba diving.
🔸 North West Underwater Search Team
Meet police divers and explore their role in public safety and underwater recovery.
🔸 BSAC – British Sub-Aqua Club
Discover their training programmes and how to get involved in your area.
🎉 Entertainment & Social
🎧 DJ Cosche – Live Set
End the day lakeside with music, food, and friends.
🚑 Why It Matters
All profits from the event go to North West Air Ambulance, providing life-saving emergency care without government funding.
📅 Save the Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
📍 Capernwray Diving Centre
🎫 Book your spot, support a great cause, and dive into the experience of the year!