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Easter Egg Rolls Return to Preston Park!
27 Mar
Summary
- Event features hourly egg rolls from 11:00 to 16:00 BST.
- Festivities include market stalls, street performers, and workshops.
- Tradition dates back centuries, with roots in the Middle Ages.
Avenham Park in Preston is set to witness the return of its cherished Easter egg rolling tradition on Easter Monday, April 6th. This free event is anticipated to draw significant crowds to its iconic slopes.
Festivities will commence hourly from 11:00 BST until 16:00 BST, inviting families to bring their decorated eggs. The event is celebrated as one of the UK's most enduring Easter egg rolling traditions.
This year, the park will transform into a vibrant festival, complete with market stalls, lively street performers, engaging workshops, and a keenly anticipated Easter bonnet competition. Organizers attribute the event's sustained popularity to its blend of tradition and modern entertainment.
Timothy Joel of Preston City Council highlighted the event's unique cross-generational appeal, stating it's a vital part of the Easter checklist for many. Dr. Jack Southern from the University of Central Lancashire emphasized Preston's role in preserving this ancient custom, which dates back to the Middle Ages. The tradition involves rolling decorated eggs down a hill, with historical variations including competitive rolling for distance and the playful destruction of eggshells to ward off witches.
