WITH a much-needed long weekend approaching, we've listed a number of fun activities you can get involved in this bank holiday across the Cotswolds and north Wiltshire.
Do you know any others? Email mar@wiltsglosstandard.co.uk with the details and we'll add it to the list!
1) Lechlade Duck Race
Monday, May 4 - 10am-5pm at the Riverside in Lechlade
6,000 plastic ducks will be released into the River Thames on Monday. Buy a duck and cheer yours on to the end of the race! There will also be a children's funfair, bouncy castles, face painting, a mobile farm, ice cream vendors and many local stalls. Proceeds to go towards the Royal Air Force Association (RAFA) and Cotswold Water Park Trust. lechladeduckrace.co.uk
2) Wacky Races in Tetbury
Monday, May 4 - all day in Tetbury
The fourth running of the Tetbury Lions Wacky Races Soapbox Derby will be held on Bank Holiday Monday. Watch homemade soapboxes speed through the streets of Tetbury in a bid to win the first prize trophy. A great family fun day out to raise money for the Tetbury Lions Club. tetburywackyraces.co.uk
3) Open day at South Cerney Outdoor
Monday, May 4 - morning activities start at 10am, afternoon starts at 2pm - South Cerney
Have a go at sailing, kayaking, canoeing, paddling and more for just £10 on Monday at South Cerney Outdoor. Buy a half day ticket to try out all the activities for £10. Kids and adults welcome. Hog roast and BBQ from Jesse Smiths butchers and coffee and cake from Mmm Coffee. Sold out last year. Advance tickets on 01285 860388. As it is National Star Wars Day there will be a competition for the best fancy dress on the day - prizes on offer.
4) Amberley Cow Hunt
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May - 1pm-5pm - Amberley
The 2015 Amberley Cow Hunt takes place on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Come and hunt the cows, eat wonderful cakes and drink tea. Amberley hills come alive with magnificently dressed cows for the event. Follow The Village Route and The Commons Route, stop for afternoon tea whilst the children have their faces painted. facebook.com/AmberleyCowHunt
5) Feed the penguins at Birdland
Saturday, May 2 to Monday, May 4 - all day - Bourton-on-the-Water
Get up close and personal with the feathered residents at Bourton-on-the-Water’s Birdland this May Bank Holiday weekend. There will be talks, the chance to meet the keepers, penguin feeding and more. Watch Keepers feed the two species of Penguins at Birdland their fish supper at 11am and 2.30pm daily. All the family will enjoy the Bank Holiday quiz trail taking place around the park too. birdland.co.uk
6) Watch all six Star Wars films on Monday...
Finally, Monday, May 4 is Star Wars Day, an unofficial holiday created for fans of the films. If it's raining, why not watch as many of the movies as you can back to back! May the fourth be with you!
Do you know of any more bank holiday activities in the Cotswolds and north Wiltshire? Email mar@wiltsglosstandard.co.uk or call 01285 627320 or comment below.
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