Scuttlebrook Wake
Saturday 1 June 2024
Scuttlebrook Wake takes place the day after the Robert Dover's Olimpick Games.
Wakes have been held in Campden from at least the 12th century but the current one has its origins in the late 19th century and is named after the Cattle brook which flowed through the Leysbourne end of the High Street. Whilst the format of the Wake has changed over the centuries it is essentially a celebration of summer and a chance for the community of Campden and its visitors to come together and have a good time!
The procession of the Scuttlebrook May Queen from Littleworth to the square, pulled on her cart by the Campden Morris Men, accompanied by her four attendants and a page boy. The May Queen is followed by decorated floats and a fancy dress parade. All shops and houses along the route are encouraged to enter a window competition. The queen is crowned in the square and she presents prizes to the best fancy dress followers. The square is filled with entertainment from Maypole Dancing, Country Dancing and Morris Dancing.
The rest of the day continues with traditional fair rides and stalls.
For further information
- Scuttlebrook Wake
- Where :Scuttlebrook Wake, Chipping Campden, Glos, GL55 6BD
- Date : Saturday 1 June 2024
- Time : 1.30pm
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Scuttlebrook Wake
