Thousands flock to the World Conker Championships every year on the 2nd Sunday of October, to watch the world’s best Conkerers battle for the titles of Conker King and Queen. With competitors from across the globe, the next Championships will take place on the 12th of October 2025 starting at 9:30 and finishing at around 16:00. Be sure not to miss out and get the date in your calendar!
Alongside the competition itself, we also offer a wide selection of food, drink and entertainment with a little bit of something for everybody. This is all done to support local producers and for our primary mission to raise money to help the visually impaired. So far we have raised over £430,000 since the Championships were first founded in 1965.
All tickets to access the event can be purchased on the day at the entry gate using either cash or card. These tickets are only for entry to the event and do not include registration into the adult competition. However, each ticket allows 1 free entry per child into the junior competition.
£7.00
£5.00
£15.00
If you have already registered to compete in the adult competition online or decide to register on the day, you will not need to pay for a ticket, as entry to the event is included in the price for registration.
*Family tickets cover the admission of up to 2 Adults and 3 Children into the event.
Since 2013, the Championships have been held within the picturesque county of Northamptonshire, in the beautiful village of Southwick, near Oundle. Here we are hosted in the grounds of the local pub, the Shuckburgh Arms, and are supported by the local community.
If you plan to join us this year, simply head to Southwick, Peterborough, PE8 5BL and follow the signage placed around the local area.
On-site free parking is available and is located on fields adjacent to those the event is held on. To find the parking entrance, please follow the event signage laid out on all surrounding roads and throughout the village. If you plan to arrive in a large vehicle such as a minibus or large van, please contact us in advance, as we will need to make separate arrangements to get you parked safely.
Please be aware that the fields designated for parking and the tracks leading to them are off-road terrain. We have made efforts to level them out, but vehicles with low ground clearance will struggle. Therefore, if possible, please endeavour to travel to the event in a suitable vehicle. Please be aware that we don’t accept liability for any damages that may occur to vehicles on the event grounds.
Finally, parking in the village of Southwick itself is strictly prohibited to all outside visitors. Anyone caught parking in the village, will be barred from entering the event. If you require disabled parking or an exemption from the standard parking available, please notify the car park stewards as you arrive and they will assist in finding a suitable location.
If you have a disability or specialised needs and would like to attend the event we have made numerous efforts to make the entire grounds accessible. This includes disabled parking, toilets and levelled through routes to all areas. A full breakdown of our disabled access information can be viewed here.
Additionally, a full H&S approved event map for the event can be seen here.
We aim to cater for all and have loads of activities, stalls and performances to keep everyone entertained throughout the day.
Every year we love to support local caterers and producers in showcasing some of the best food and drink in Britain to the world.
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