The first of two bank holidays in May is just around the corner. Hooray! I hear you say.
If you have the day off work and not sure what to do with it, help is at hand.
We are compiling a list of May Day events and fun things to do on Bank Holiday Monday for you to enjoy so whether you need to entertain the in-laws, wear out the kids or get out the house, be inspired with our handy What’s On guide.
If you have an event you wish to add to the list below please email us here.
When is May Day 2018?
Monday May 7th (Bank Holiday Monday)
Swindon Festival of Literature Dawn Chorus
Festival frolics will begin at dawn on that beautiful ridge in Lawn Woods, overlooking Swindon, at 5.30am, with the ever-popular Dawn Chorus, where Festival-following early-birds will gather with spring songs, sunrise stories, verbal and physical acrobatics, music, Maypole dancing, hot breakfasts, plus a good deal of other early-morning merriment and mischief!
Address: Lawn Woods
Time: 5.30am
Wroughton Duck Race
Start the afternoon off with the tombola before watching your duck head home victorious in one of the four main races. State of Undress will be making the trip up from Dorset to entertain you during the afternoon.
Address: Ellendune Centre, Wroughton
Time: 2.00pm (first race)
