Should you wish to avoid the queues of traffic rushing to the country or coast on August Bank Holiday Monday, there is an alternative.

Welling United Football Club is hosting a carnival day around their fixture with Chelmsford City and there should be something for everyone.

As well as the football match, there is kids five-a-side, starting at 12 pm and a penalty shoot-out at half time.

Also prior to kick off there is a bouncy castle, face painting, magician and more.

There will be a beer tent as well as two happy hours between 12-1 pm and 6-7 pm in the Wings Bar which dispenses a good range of alcoholic and soft drinks with food available from the upstairs service counter.  Other food available on the day includes a BBQ, Popcorn and all the joys of an Ice Cream Van.

After the game, further entertainment for night owls comes in the form of a Live Band and DJ to round off the bank holiday weekend in style.

Why spend the day looking closely at the bumper of the car in front and playing endless games of Eye Spy? Leave it to others to answer calls of ‘Are we there yet?’ and find your way to Park View Road, Welling. It’s sure to be a great day!