The First Welsh Open Snail Racing Championship!

Get ready for the slowest, most thrilling race of the year! As part of our Great Big Green Week celebrations, we are hosting a brand-new legendary event, and your backyard lettuce eater could take home the crown.

Whether you are a seasoned snail racer or a beginner, come along and join the fun.

Entry Fee: Only 50p per snail.

Registration: Opens at 12:00 pm in the Hwb y Gors main hall.

The Official Rules:

Pick Your Racer: Bring a snail from home or hire one of our speedy track regulars on the day.

Get Race Ready: Give your snail a winning name, register them at the desk, and paint their shell to stand out from the crowd.

Go, Go, Go: Have fun cheering your champion snail onward to the finish line!

Make a Day of It!

Don’t miss the rest of our big event lineup happening on the exact same day:

Our Annual Plant Swap: Come along earlier (11.30) to trade your surplus seedlings, meet fellow growers and share seasonal gardening tips.

The Grand Mosaic Unveiling: Stick around after the racing for a special afternoon reveal! (2-4pm) We will be officially unveiling our incredible new heritage mosaic mural with warm up music from our Hwb y Gors Klezmer band.