Entertainment Swindon

The Wroughton Duck Race is back!… On 5th May, the annual Wroughton Duck Race will again be held in Willow-Brook Gardens in Wroughton.

This event that has become tradition is expected to draw in crowds of eager quacker’s people to watch and take part in the annual race where hundreds of rubber ducks race down the stream by Willow-Brook Gardens.

The event kicks off at 11:30am, stalls open from 12noon and the first race starts at 12:30pm. Ducks have been on sale for £1 since 7th April from Coventry Farm Stores, Brown Jack, The Carters’ Rest, The Wroughton Club, the Library, Beehive Cafe, Chicken Tree cafe and on Friday mornings in April in the Ellendune Community Centre in the morning.

Any remaining ducks will be on sale on the day from 10am. The Brian Tildesley ‘decorate and keep your duck’ race will again take place this year, as it was so popular last year. Just £2 to enter.

There will also be an ‘Anything That Floats’ race, which is free to enter – register by 2pm on the day.

Entries must be no larger than 30cm x 15cm x 15cm and no electrics! There will be children’s activities, various stalls, food stalls, ice cream and teas, coffees and cakes provided by Wroughton Girl Guiding. 

Date: 5th May 2025.

Time: From 11:30am

Location: Willow-Brook Gardens in Wroughton