Ever experienced a match being called off due to heavy rain? Most of us would agree that water-logged pitches and games of football just don’t mix. However, there is a group of people in Gloucestershire who would beg to differ.

This Bank Holiday Monday the annual Bourton-on-the-Water Football in the River will take place. The banks of River Windrush are expected to be lined with hundreds of spectators as they watch a 30 minute six-a-side match take place. Put to one side will be the standard football jerseys and trainers , and in their place will be towels and wellies. This really isn’t your average game.  

If you’re going to be in the area on the 31st August this event would be well worth a look. Let’s face it – it’s probably the only time you will ever see a match purposely played and watched in such conditions.

Further details can be found here. (image source)