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Quacky Races - Sat 13 September, 11am-3pm

The legendary Morden Hall Park Quacky Races return this autumn.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Pick your plastic duck, give it a name, set it afloat, and watch it glide downstream in this thrilling Morden Hall Park tradition. Whether your duck is a speedy sprinter or a laid-back floater, it’s all part of the fun.

Join us as we mark the end of summer and welcome the start of autumn with some friendly competition and riverside cheer.

To enter:

Simply borrow a plastic duck*, remember its colour and number and head over to the white bridge. Then drop it in with your fellow duck racers and cheer it on as it paddles toward glory.

£2.50 per entry - all proceeds go toward caring for Morden Hall Park.

*Please note: Ducks will be washed with disinfectant before each time they are handled.

Times

The basics

Suitability

All welcome

Meeting point

Meet at the Snuff Mill to sign up for your duck. Races take place regularly throughout the event.

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor event, so be prepared for the weather.

Accessibility

Wheelchair and pushchair accessible.

Other

£2.50 per race (including load of duck). Travel Advice: Our car park fills up quickly on event days and weekends. To avoid delays, we recommend arriving on foot, by bike, or using public transport.

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