Anglers whose fishing trip was rained off started the championships at Ashton in Northamptonshire in 1965. Players from around the world now take turns to strike each other’s conkers on laces, and the money raised goes to charities for people with sight loss.
World Conker Championships
Every year on the second Sunday in October · 09:30 to 16:00
Next
Sunday 11 October 2026, 09:30–16:00
Where
Shuckburgh Arms
The championships are held beside the Shuckburgh Arms in Southwick, near Oundle, with free parking in signed fields. Play starts at 09:30 and runs through the day.
Main StreetSouthwick
Northamptonshire
PE8 5BL
About
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- worldconkerchampionships.com/visit/event-information
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