Festival · Brockworth, Gloucestershire
Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling
The cheese rolling on Cooper's Hill, near Brockworth in Gloucestershire, takes place on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday, with the first race from 12pm. It is free to watch. The event has no official organiser, so there is no ticketing and no official timetable. In 2026 it was on 25 May; the 2027 bank holiday is Monday 31 May.
- When
- Spring Bank Holiday Monday
- Races
- From 12pm
- Price
- Free
- Parking
- Extremely limited
Dates
- 31 May 2027Spring Bank Holiday Monday (expected, not yet confirmed by the organisers)
What Happens
A wheel of Double Gloucester, about 9 lb according to the local tourism board, is sent down the steep slope of Cooper's Hill and runners chase it to the bottom. There are separate men's and women's downhill races for adults and uphill races for children.
Is It Official?
No. The local council says the event has no official organiser and no safety plan, and its Safety Advisory Group has publicly called it unsafe, citing the difficulty ambulances have had reaching injured people. The council has also said it has no wish to stop it. Since there is no organiser, nobody announces the date in advance; it simply happens on the bank holiday.
Getting There and Staying Safe
Parking is extremely limited and the roads near Cooper's Hill are closed to vehicles on the day, so use public transport or park further away and walk in. Wear sturdy footwear and watch from a safe distance. First aid teams are on site.
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Questions People Ask
When is the 2027 cheese rolling?
It is expected on Monday 31 May 2027, the Spring Bank Holiday. Because the event has no organiser, there is no official announcement.
Is the cheese rolling free?
Yes. There are no tickets.
Official site: visitdeanwye.co.uk/events/gloucestershire-cheese-rolling. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.