Widcombe Mummers

Following an inspirational sighting of the famous Marshfield Mummers in a rare summer performance at the English Country Music weekend, the Widcombe Mummers began in 2005 with the first performance being unleashed on New Year’s Day 2006.

Performances are held on New Year’s Day starting from St Thomas’ Church at noon. Performance venues are (depending on circumstances) Widcombe Manor, Widcombe Crescent, and Prior Park Garden Centre. The players process from place to place preceded by musicians playing tunes carefully chosen to stir the blood and ward off evil weather. Each performance lasts about 8 minutes and ends with a song.

For more information visit widcombemummers.org.uk