Tag Archives: Cotswold Olimpicks

Celebrating 400 Years Of The Cotswold Olimpicks

by cotswoldhistory Posted on June 5, 2012

TweetIn this year of Olympic-mania in Britain, it’s worth remembering that in the Cotswolds, the Olimpicks (sic) have a long history – and contain some games that are, quite frankly, far more fun than those that will be on display … Continue reading →

Posted in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire | Tagged Cotswold Olimpicks, Dovers Hill, National Trust, Olimpicks, Robert Dover, shin-kicking | Leave a comment

Cotswold Diary Dates

by cotswoldhistory Posted on April 14, 2011

TweetTwo annual and historic Cotswold events are coming up again, so you may want to put the dates in your diary now. The Tetbury Woolsack Races take place this year on 30 May. Not only can you get to watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, Tetbury | Tagged Cotswold Olimpicks, Dovers Hill, funfair, Gumstool Hill, Tetbury Woolsack Races, torchlight procession | Leave a comment

The Cotswold Olimpicks

by cotswoldhistory Posted on June 7, 2010

TweetOn the evening of Friday 4th June, I made my way up the steep hill from Chipping Campden to Dover’s Hill, about two miles away, for a 400 year old Cotswold tradition. The Cotswold Olimpicks are said to have started … Continue reading →

Posted in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire | Tagged Cotswold Olimpicks, Cotswold Wrestling, Dovers Hill, Robert Dover, shin-kicking | Leave a comment

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