Have a scream at river events
Go quackers!
Organisers of the Great British Duck Race not only smashed the Guinness World Record last year with the world's biggest charity duck race but also managed to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for various charities. Now they’re trying to beat their own record by floating a quarter of a million bright yellow plastic ducks!
Why not adopt a duck for the race on Sunday 31 August on the Thames at Hampton Court? Go along to bask in the sunshine while you cheer on your duck and have a great time. For more information go to their website.
Treat your feet!
Walking is one of the best free ways to enjoy the River Thames. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or ramble along the Thames Path National Trail and on the way why not enjoy a spot of fishing at one of the free fishing spots? Click here for a full list of free fishing sites along the river.
Pack a hamper and head for Runnymede, popular with picnickers, you can pick up a free walking leaflet at the Magna Carta Tearooms nearby. Runnymede Pleasure Grounds also has an open park with paddling pool, play area and café.
Families staying overnight at Runnymede Hotel & Spa can get a package including free entry to nearby Legoland. Included with your stay are tickets to Legoland, as well as breakfast, use of the indoor pool, children's pool, tennis courts, gymnasium, sauna and steam rooms. For the older kids, why not take advantage of the 'History and Heritage Weekend' package, including tickets to either Windsor Castle or Hampton Court Palace, breakfast, accommodation and not only that but kids go free!
To see what other events are on this month, see our full events listing.