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Cheese Rolling Festival

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Cheese-rolling, gloucestershire-cheese-festival When & Where The Cheese Rolling in Gloucestershire usually occurs on Whit Monday / last Monday in May every year. Cooper’s Hill Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, England. The first race is at midday.

Why No one is quite sure where it came from. Some say it dates back to Roman times. Others suggest it relates to an ancient Pagan healing ritual.

Getting here Flights to Gloucestershire can be found here or take the Great Western Train from London which you can book here




Accommodation There's quality hotels and cheap accommodation too available in Gloucestershire here.




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Gloucestershire-Cheese-Rolling Gloucestershire-Cheese-Rolling-Decisions, decisions
1 If you want to Win or compete.
2 If you want to roll, tumble or run.
3 Where you want to start.

There are up to 5 races. Don’t go straight into a race if it’s your first year. Watch a race - learn where the bumps to be avoided are and where most people end up on the course. What sections if any injure people. It’s best to get a part of the Cooper’s Hill where there is less people and more space, as things can get crowded. Bring Knee pads, helmet, old tracksuits & a gum shield. Then await The Master of Ceremonies Countdown this will start the race.

Rolling Cheese Festival Champion

Festival Pig Fact Stephen Gyde is the ultimate champion winning 21 cheeses in 14 years. During the Second World War and until 1954 a wooden wheel with a tiny piece of cheese was used for the event. This was due to rationing. Ouch.

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