The Randwick Wap is an ancient procession and festival that dates back to the Middle Ages. It was revived in 1972 by the late Reverend Nial Morrison having been halted due to rowdiness in 1892.

(See pictures of recent years.)

The colourful and musical procession of villagers in traditional costume wends its way from the War Memorial to the Mayor's Pool. The procession is lead by the Mop Man who swishes his wet mop to clear the crowds.

During the procession, the Mayor and Queen are carried shoulder high and escorted by an entourage of Flag-boys, Ladies-in-waiting, Cheese-bearers, Princesses, a Sword-bearer and a Flag-man. The Mayor is dunked in the Mayor's Pool before being doused with spring water. The procession continues to the Well Leaze where two Double Gloucester Cheeses are rolled down the steep slope.

After the procession there are bands playing all afternoon, country dancing, stalls, and entertainments, refreshments and something for everyone.

Admission to the Wap is free. There is usually a small charge for car parking & programmes. It starts at 12.45pm on the second  Saturday in May. For details email wap@randwick.org.uk

Deadline for Mayoral nominations in mid -February. Princess Saturday & Elections in March. Cheese Rolling first  Sunday  in May and Wap Day second Saturday.  A.G.M. in autumn.

Nominees for Mayor over 18years old, resident in the parish, or a landowner in any area of the parish, or be born in Randwick, or at Randwick or Cashes Green School, and/or at discretion of Committee. The nominee who obtains most votes becomes Mayor, the next High Sheriff, then Sword Bearer, Mop Man and Flag Man. The Wap Queen, Princesses, Cheese Bearers, Ladies in Waiting, and Flag boys are chosen at the same time as the Mayor. See also the Randwick Runner for details .