Padstow, Cornwall
The obby oss (hobby horse) is a very strange site, being a man enveloped in a wooden hoop, six feet in diameter and draped in black tarpaulin. There is a small horse’s head on the front of the frame and a wispy tail behind. (more…)
Events by county
Easter Saturday – Coconutters dance
Bacup, Lancashire
With their blackened faces and garish costumes, there’s nothing quite like the dancing ‘nutters’ of Bacup. (more…)
Good Friday – World Marble Championship
Greyhound Pub, Tinsley Green, nr Crawley, Sussex
This is an annual event which has been played in its present form since 1932. (more…)
14th February – King’s Lynn Fair
Norfolk
The King’s Lynn Fair has been held every year since the 11th century. (more…)
Egg Shackling
Egg shackling is very likely a relic of an ancient fertility ceremony. (more…)
25th May – Cheese Rolling
Coopers Hill, Gloucester
This annual cheese rolling event is free for anyone to take part in or watch, other than a £5 car parking fee, which covers the costs of the cheeses etc. (more…)