The main event in Tetbury's calendar, Woolsack Day is a spectacular event attracting thousands of visitors to the town. The central part of the day is the Woolsack Races themselves, where competitors race from the top of Gumstool Hill to the bottom - and then back again!
 
The Town Centre is filled with stalls, displays and entertainers and if you're driving to Tetbury for the day, be warned that many streets are closed and car parks are set up on the outskirts of town.

Winners could be in the running for an official world record. The races are traditionally started by a local celebrity. The event takes place on Whitsun Bank Holiday (at the end of May each year).
 
Next Woolsack Day: 25th May 2010
 
Woolsack Features

• World Records

 
Videos

• Helen's Woolsack Diary
• Woolsack Racing meets a Unicycle
• Mens' Team Final 2007

 
Find out more on the official Woolsack Day website.