The Southampton International Boat Show has returned for its 55th edition.

The marine festival, which bills itself as Britain's largest, will be held at Mayflower Park, Southampton, from Friday, September 13, to Sunday, September 22.

The event will feature a range of activities and showcases, including the latest in marine technology.

The Watersports Zone will offer a variety of activities such as kayaking and diving, with experts available to guide visitors.

The zone's Watersports Lake has been expanded by 30 per cent, providing more opportunities for paddleboarding and kayaking.

The show marina will display over 40 vessels making their world or UK debut.

These will range from yachts and speedboats to sailboats, with exhibitors including Sunseeker, Princess, Beneteau, Acrona, and Hanse.

Rustler Yachts Ltd will also debut its first motor yacht, the Rustler 41MY.

The Classic & Day Boat Zone, in collaboration with Classic Boat magazine, will display a variety of restored classics and modern yachts.

Visitors on the day will have the chance to engage in activities such as knot tying and boatbuilding.

The Shipyard, managed by GAC Pindar, will return this year with headline music sets from Chris Moyles and the Ibiza Symphony.

The area will also feature street food stalls and large screens showing sports events, including football, cricket, F1, and the Americas Cup.

Michelin star chef Jordan Bailey will be serving his renowned burgers at the Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant.

The On the Water Zone will offer visitors the chance to try dinghy sailing, yacht sailing, motorboating, and RIB blasting.

The Quayside Club VIP experience, located in a new waterside location within Mayflower Park, will feature a gourmet menu curated by award-winning chef Jonas Lodge.

More than 1,300 square metres of shopping space will host brands such as Musto, Seago, O'Brien Watersports, and Ocean Signal.

Tickets can be purchased from the show website, with adult tickets starting at £29.99.

Up to 2 children aged 17 and under can enter for free per paying adult, and young adults aged 18 to 21 can also enter for free with valid ID.

The show is working with the Southampton Hospitals Charity to raise funds for Southampton Children's Hospital.