Thursday, June 4, 2026

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This is the moment the ball was turned up on day one of Shrovetide

by Ross Barnett and Courtney Groom This video shows the moment that Royal Shrovetide Football 2019 got underway in Ashbourne - with the annual event...

Here are the dos and don’ts of Shrovetide

by Beth Wood and Isaac Martin It has arrived once again - that moment when the streets of Ashbourne become the home of an epic...

Up’ards, Down’ards and turner-up – the Shrovetide terms you need to know

It's that time of year when the streets of Ashbourne come alive for the annual Royal Shrovetide Football match. Two teams, Down’ards and Up’ards, compete...

This is what people outside Ashbourne think about Shrovetide

Royal Shrovetide Football is thought to have been played in Ashbourne since at least the 12th century and is an important tradition for the...

What will the weather be like for Shrovetide 2019?

The moment has arrived - Royal Shrovetide Football is taking place in Ashbourne this week and thousands of people are expected to descend on...
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VIDEO: ‘Scared and excited inside the hug’ at Shrovetide Football

Last year, brave Ross Barnett videoed the opening moments of Ashbourne's Shrovetide Football game by diving into the centre of the 'hug'. University of Derby...

Royal Shrovetide Football Goals: Clifton to Sturston – we show you the route first hand

The big game, Shrovetide in Ashbourne, begins on Tuesday 5th March. So, ahead of the match, StoryHub's Chris Howard cycled the route from Clifton...