THE COUNTDOWN has begun to this year’s popular Fladbury Walkabout.
This year’s event will take place in the village from 11am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, July 4 and 5.
The Fladbury Walkabout started in 1970 and has now been running almost continuously for more than half a century – including two years during and following Covid.
The event has been growing in popularity every year and last year more than 2,000 people descended on the village over the two-day event.
Its success is down to the village-wide effort which sees multiple different contributions before the weekend, behind the scenes and ‘on the day itself’.
The Walkabout brings in visitors from an extensive area – from neighbouring villages and nearby Worcestershire towns to even as far afield as Birmingham to the north and Bristol to the south.
Other appealing aspects include the Fladbury Walkabout really having something for everyone and raises thousands of pounds for good causes.
The event’s proceeds are key to keeping Fladbury and the community running, funding a multitude of village groups and activities and making a major contribution to maintaining the fabric of the church building.
The activities
The Fladbury Walkabout boasts open gardens to enjoy, flower displays, art and music in the church, beautifully restored classic cars and vintage vehicles, plus boat trips on the River Avon and bell tower tours.
There will be an abundance of stalls selling ornate handmade crafts, food and much more and four-legged friends can take centre stage in the fun dog show.
For the energetic, there is a fun run for all ages on the Sunday and, and when it comes to refreshments, there are cream teas, cakes, lunches and drinks in abundance.
People of all ages can be entertained by the programme of live music, which is spread across both days.
All in all, the Fladbury Walkabout offers a splendid day out for all the family with plenty to see and do in one of Worcestershire’s most picturesque villages.
Price freeze
Admission to the Fladbury Walkabout is staying at the same price for the fifth year running – just £7.50 for adults, under 15s going free and £10 for the weekend.
And parking is completely free.
A spokesperson for the event said: “We love welcoming visitors to our village and can’t wait for Walkabout!”
Visit: fladburywalkabout.com for all you need to know.
