In the year 1612, one Robert Dover initiated a day of rustic games for the amusement of the people of Chipping Campden. The games thrive to this day, with much of the action taking place on the heights of Dover's Hill, just outside the town. The time-honoured sport of shin kicking finds itself back on the roster, along with tug-of-war, standing jump, wrestling, races over various distances, equine and other events. Aside from the serious business of sport, there is much fun and merriment with canon fire, marching bands and full evening's programme of activities. Events are brought to a close with fireworks, and a procession by torchlight down into Campden, where there is dancing in the square to live music. On the following afternoon (Saturday), the Scuttlebrook Wake begins with the crowning of the Scuttlebrook Queen, followed by fancy dress street parades, dancing around the maypole and a street fair.

Times
1900 onwards.