Families have been urged to go by the Weyside and enjoy a quacking day of fun in the heart of Farnham.

A wave of excitement is building in the town as the Great Farnham Duck Race returns next weekend.

A flotilla of rubber ducks will turn the Wey through Gostrey Meadow into a yellow river next Saturday lunchtime (May 3).

Ticket holders and fans can expect a series of exciting heats in the race to be crowned Champion Duck for 2025 with the fun taking place from midday to 4pm.

Crowds will line the riverbank to cheer on the plucky duckies while visitors can expect plenty of “colour, music, fun and entertainment for all the family,” according to organisers, the Farnham Weyside Rotary Club.

A spokesperson said: “The racing ducks have finished their training and are ready to descend and compete in the Great Farnham Duck Race along the river.

“Gostrey Meadow will be bursting with entertainment.”

The spokesperson added: “There will be amusements for the children, music including performances from the Rock Choir, and plenty of food and drink stalls.”

The first race will begin at midday while there’s still plenty of time for well-wishers to splash out on a £2 ticket this Saturday (April 26) in Lion & Lamb Yard.

Buyers can snap up a duck on the day on the meadow or buy one in advance through https://shorturl.at/M2tU0

There will be prizes for heat winners and the overall victor with all money raised from the Birdworld-sponsored event going to local and Rotary charities.

This year’s nominated charity is The Woodlarks Centre: a much-loved care home and activity centre in a wooded setting on the edge of Farnham.

For more details about the organisers and their activities visit www.farnhamweyside.org.uk or look for Farnham Weyside Rotary Club on Facebook.