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Abbots Bromley Horn Dance

Abbots Bromley

One of England's oldest folk customs, in the Staffordshire village of Abbots Bromley. Six dancers carry ancient reindeer antlers around the parish all day, along with a fool, a hobby horse, Maid Marian, a bowman and musicians. It is held on Wakes Monday, the Monday after the first Sunday after 4 September, so 6 September in 2027.

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Where to stay

  • Abbots BromleyVillage inns, a short walk from the dancing
  • RugeleyNearest town, about 15 minutes away
  • UttoxeterMarket town about 20 minutes away
  • LichfieldCathedral city about 25 minutes away
  • Burton upon TrentLots of hotels, about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Rugeley Trent Valley and Uttoxeter are the nearest stations, about 15 to 20 minutes away by taxi
  • Check local bus times before you go, or come by car or taxi
  • Parking in the village is limited on the day, so park considerately and walk
TipThe dancers collect the horns from St Nicholas Church around 8am and dance in the village in the morning and again in the early evening, with the last dance about 8pm. They spend the middle of the day out around the farms and Blithfield Hall, so plan to be in the village at the start or end.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Abbots Bromley Horn Dance?

Abbots Bromley: Village inns, a short walk from the dancing. Rugeley: Nearest town, about 15 minutes away. Uttoxeter: Market town about 20 minutes away. Lichfield: Cathedral city about 25 minutes away. Burton upon Trent: Lots of hotels, about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to Abbots Bromley Horn Dance?

Rugeley Trent Valley and Uttoxeter are the nearest stations, about 15 to 20 minutes away by taxi. Check local bus times before you go, or come by car or taxi. Parking in the village is limited on the day, so park considerately and walk.

Any tips for visiting Abbots Bromley Horn Dance?

The dancers collect the horns from St Nicholas Church around 8am and dance in the village in the morning and again in the early evening, with the last dance about 8pm. They spend the middle of the day out around the farms and Blithfield Hall, so plan to be in the village at the start or end.

Which airport is closest to Abbots Bromley Horn Dance?

The nearest airport on this site is East Midlands Airport, about 23 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.

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