Duck Race 2024

09 April 2024

Roary giving the ducks a pep talk just before the race

Our annual Duck Race will be held on the Kennet & Avon Canal at 2:30pm on Sunday 28 July 2024, starting at the Lock Stock and Barrel pub. 1,000 yellow plastic ducks battle it out on the route to Victoria Park with prizes for the first three across the line.

Please contact us if you would like to buy a ticket for this year’s race or would like to help with the organisation or sell tickets.

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