Barrel Race
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Every Easter Monday, a gruelling race is held at the pretty village of Hedley on the Hill in rural Northumberland. Competitors in teams of three must carry an empty 9 gallon beer barrel over a one and a half mile course through fields and up a steep hill. The fininshing line is chalked on the road outside The Feathers and the winners appropriately receive a full 9 gallon keg of real ale! On site at the pub are also egg jarping competitions, a barbecue and an Easter Bonnet competition. The pub is well known for its good food.
In 2027 Easter Monday is on 29th March.
Competitors must register on the day at the pub from 11 am and (registration cost £15 per team for adults, £5 for children when we went a few years ago). Proceeds go to charity.
The race itself takes around ten minutes depending on weather conditions.
Click here for the pub website : http://www.thefeathers.net
and Facebook page with details for the event: https://www.facebook.com/TheFeathersInn/
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The Feathers Inn
Hedley, Stocksfield, Northumberland