Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, England
Church Lane, Abbots Bromley
The Horn Dance
The village is world-renowned for its annual Horn Dance, an ancient tradition which attracts visitors from far and wide. It is an English folk dance dating back to the Middle Ages.
The modern version of the dance involves reindeer antlers, a hobby horse, Maid Marian, and a Fool. According to Coxe, it takes place on the first Monday following the first Sunday after 4th September. This is referred to as Wakes Monday.
As well as the dance itself, Wakes Monday sees a fair on the village green; Morris dancing; and numerous other attractions. The right to hold this fair was granted to the village in 1221.
Pictured left is the Horn Dance courtesy of Simon Robinson.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
The Coach and Horses
The Coach and Horses, or as it was once known Ye Olde Coach and Horses, is a pub in the village of Abbots Bromley.
According to Coxe, the pub is reputedly haunted, but no mention of the types of phenomena are mentioned.
Pictured left is the Coach and Horses courtesy of J Thomas.
High St,
Abbots Bromley,
Staffordshire,
WS15 3BN.
For further information, please read Haunted Britain by Antony D. Hippisley Coxe.
Location
Visitor Information
Abbots Bromley is a village in Staffordshire, England.
The village is 11.6 miles north of Lichfield and 6.8 miles southwest of Uttoxeter.
Pictured left is Church Lane, Abbots Bromley courtesy of John Salmon. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
