
Woodchester Lion Hunt 2026
Next dates
- 11:30 - 15:00
WOODCHESTER LION HUNT IS BACK, ROARING INTO NORTH WOODCHESTER!
Get ready for an adventure! The thrilling Woodchester Lion Hunt is roaring back to North Woodchester on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, from 11.30am to 3pm.
Prepare for a wild expedition: from 11:30am to 1:30pm, ten living, breathing and very friendly lions will be prowling around North Woodchester! Be sure to secure your official programme and hunting map, available for purchase at the village shop on Selsley Road from June 1st!
Join the main fair at Woodchester Endowed Primary School from 11.30am to 3pm for non-stop fun including two massive bouncy castles, a sizzling barbecue, a well-stocked bar, joyful country dancing, face-painting, a must-win raffle, a lively tombola, stomp-rocket wanging and the chance to beat the goalie!
Plus, discover a brand new attraction this year: ‘The Wild Wood’ - a special, immersive zone dedicated to animal-based crafts and activities where the imagination runs wild. Build a burrow, feather your head-dress, encounter a hedghog, paint a fox!
Parking on the village green opposite the school. For an even smoother experience walk, cycle, or catch the 63 bus!



