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Home > Alternative Sport > Don’t be a chicken, head to the Hen Racing Championships

Don’t be a chicken, head to the Hen Racing Championships

By Caroline King - July 24, 2011Posted in : Alternative Sport, Food & Drink

Hen Racing Championships The Barley Mow, Bonsall, Derbyshire When: 6th August 2011, from 1.30pm

Where: The Barley Mow, Bonsall, Derbyshire

£: Free

What is it?

The area has a long history of hen racing and the Barley Mow has been holding races for over 16 years, with competitors coming from all over Europe to take part. The Barley Mow is a family run pub serving real ale.  The Hen Races are free to watch and anyone with a hen can take part.  Don’t worry if you don’t have a chicken, you can hire one and join in the eggcitement!

More info: Hen racing and The Barley Mow.

Tagged With: Derbyshire events, East Midlands, Free events, Hen racing, The Barley Mow

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