| What and where is
Cooper's hill |
Coopers
Hill Local Nature Reserve
A local nature reserve situated 2 miles South of Brockworth on the A46,
consisting of 137 acres, with
nationally important beech woodlands and a waymarked trail.
Free public
access throughout (except fenced off disused quarry area).
The whole area is registered common land, with commoners rights. |
| What does it cost to be
a spectator? |
Entry to the event is free! The only
charge is £5 for the car-park (which funds the event). |
| What does it cost to
compete? |
Entry to compete in the event is free!
The only
charge is £5 for the car-park (which funds the event). |
| How do I enter a
race? |
You just
turn up on the day, check your nerves at the top of the hill and then either
run or go and join the other spectators to watch those with nerves of steel! |
| Where can I
stay? |
Suggestions
are on 'Where to stay'. For other accommodation contact the Tourist
Information Office |
| Are there any individual
pubs in the area? |
Cooper's
Hill is only a collection of 'dwellings' with no facilities. There are
several villages within a 10 mile radius with 'real' pubs. |
| What do I
win? |
The first person to
arrive at the foot of the hill in each adult race wins the cheese, a 7-8lb. 'Double
Gloucester', 2nd. - £10, 3rd. - £5 . In the Children's events, the prizes
are, First - A cheese, 2nd - £5, 3rd - £5 |
| When is it? |
The event takes place on
Spring Bank Holiday Monday. (The last Monday in May) The first cheese will be rolled at
12.00, mid-day. |
| Are there
any publications?
Paperback
|
'Cheese Rolling
in Gloucestershire'
Published by Tempus and available
from all good bookshops.
The
book may also be purchased directly from the Author
(Complied and written by
Jean Jefferies and with a foreword by Mark Cummings of BBC Radio
Gloucestershire)
The book tells the story of
Cheese Rolling, who might have been first to roll a missile down the hill
and how it developed through the years.
Here you will find over 200 photographs, including those of past winners
and 'rollers', from the 1940s to 2005. |
| Are there
any publications?
The e-book |
"Cheese Rolling In
Gloucestershire"
The
e-book is available to purchase on line
This e-book is unique!
(Complied and written by
Jean Jefferies and with a foreword by Mark Cummings of BBC Radio
Gloucestershire)
The book tells the story of
Cheese Rolling, who might have been first to roll a missile down the hill
and how it developed through the years.
Here you will find over 200 photographs, including those of past winners
and 'rollers', from the 1940s to 2005. |
