17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It's been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada.
A festival for VW lovers, with local traders, bands and entertainment in July.
**The scarecrows are having a rest in 2013 so the event is not taking place***This three day event offers lots of entertainment. The streets of the village are decorated and there is a vast range of weird and wonderful scarecrows!
A town pageant which dates back to1454 when the town was rid of naughty pixies. Today children from the local Scout and Guide movement dress up and re-enact events followed by a fete and firework display.
A week long event which has taken place every year since 1955 and promises to be a celebration of music, dance and song. The town's streets and venues come alive with festive atmosphere as holidaymakers and festival goers join in the fun.
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10 January 2011
17 wooden barrels are coated in tar, set alight and carted shoulder-high through the streets of the town. Yes, on fire. It's been a tradition since 1605-ish and probably started to brace the town for the imminent invasion of the Spanish Armada.
A festival for VW lovers, with local traders, bands and entertainment in July.
**The scarecrows are having a rest in 2013 so the event is not taking place***This three day event offers lots of entertainment. The streets of the village are decorated and there is a vast range of weird and wonderful scarecrows!
A town pageant which dates back to1454 when the town was rid of naughty pixies. Today children from the local Scout and Guide movement dress up and re-enact events followed by a fete and firework display.
A week long event which has taken place every year since 1955 and promises to be a celebration of music, dance and song. The town's streets and venues come alive with festive atmosphere as holidaymakers and festival goers join in the fun.