Fat Bobs at The Blue Lias

Fat Bobs at The Blue Lias is more than just a canalside pub – it has become a destination venue for enthusiasts, families, and clubs looking to combine great hospitality with a unique transport theme. Set beside the Grand Union Canal near Stockton in Warwickshire, the site blends historic charm with a distinctive collection of vehicles and machinery, creating a backdrop that feels purpose-built for meets, rallies, and road trips.

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Camping and Rally Field

The large onsite caravan park and rally field make Fat Bobs an ideal base for weekend gatherings, club rallies, and multi-day events. With marshals on hand to manage arrivals and parking, groups can roll in together, set up overlooking the countryside and canal, and enjoy having everything from food to evening entertainment just a short walk away. Regular campouts and club weekends already make use of the space, proving it can comfortably host everything from VW and classic car meets to bike rallies and specialist events.

Events and Transport Theme

Inside and out, Fat Bobs leans into its transport and machinery theme, with vehicles and automotive memorabilia displayed throughout the venue and a dedicated emporium-style space showcasing a changing collection of cars, bikes, and engineering pieces. This makes it a natural choice for wheels days, ride-outs, cruise-ins after local shows, and themed gatherings where the setting is as much a part of the experience as the vehicles themselves. Clubs benefit from generous indoor and outdoor areas, so there is room for displays, socialising, and presentations whatever the weather.

Canalside Pub Atmosphere

As a canalside inn dating back to the 18th century, The Blue Lias brings character and history to the Fat Bobs experience, with terrace seating that looks directly over the water and moorings nearby. Visitors can enjoy a full food and drink offer in a relaxed, dog‑ and family‑friendly setting before heading back to the rally field or out along the towpath and local roads. Whether you are planning a club campout, a marque-specific meet, or a laid-back weekend by the canal, Fat Bobs at The Blue Lias gives you a ready-made venue that celebrates transport, community, and time well spent.

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