Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival 2023
We've got all the photos from this year's Dragon Boat Race at Willen Lake in Milton Keynes!
On Saturday 22nd July, the 20th Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival took place at Willen Lake.
Despite being a rainy day, 35 teams took to the 200m race course, watched by hundreds of spectators, to raise money for local charities while competing for the crown.
Organisers have announced that over £17,000 has been raised for local charities - a huge well done to everyone involved!
Can you spot yourself in our gallery?
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