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Back to EpisodesHallaton Bottle Kicking: Medieval Tradition Alive
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Experience the thrill of Hallaton Bottle Kicking, a centuries-old tradition in rural Leicestershire, where villages Hallaton and Medbourne clash in a wild, one-mile scrum for three wooden barrels. This Easter Monday event, filled with pipe band marches, parades, and hare pie scrambles, raises funds for local charities and keeps alive the spirit of fading customs. Dont miss the victory lap for the winning team at the Butter Cross.
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