Alnwick Shrovetide Football

06/05/2026

Tonight we were honoured to receive an award at the Mayors Civic Awards Ceremony hosted at the Playhouse in recognition of our work to preserve the ancient tradition of Shrovetide Football. 

23/02/2026

A selection of clips filmed and edited by Johnny Mason. Can you spot yourself?

18/02/2026

Coming soon….

18/02/2026

This years ball winner; Hunter McFadden from St. Cloud State University

17/02/2026

2-0 to St Paul’s
Hales scored by
Tyler Frost & Steve Temple

14/02/2026

09/02/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO. Will you be there?

The Ancient Game of Football will be played as heretofore on the NORTH DEMESNE on FEBRUARY 17 by kind permission of HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND LORD OF THE MANOR.

The match to be played between the persons resident in the Parishes of St. Michael’s and St. Paul’s (as formerly established)

All are invited to spectate this historic event.

Prizes of £15 each will be awarded to the winners of the first and second Hales. £30 to the winner of the third and conquering one.

Up to 20 prizes of £5.00 will be awarded in recognition of Good Play.

28/01/2026

Stop what you are doing. Book the day off. Come together as a community on February 17th and participate or spectate this historic tradition.

Players and spectators are what keepings making these games special for over 200 years.

Shrove Tuesday Football 2026.

15/01/2026

The Ancient Game of Football will be played as heretofore on the NORTH DEMESNE on FEBRUARY 17 by kind permission of HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND LORD OF THE MANOR.

The match to be played between the persons resident in the Parishes of St. Michael’s and St. Paul’s (as formerly established)

All are invited to spectate this historic event.

Prizes of £15 each will be awarded to the winners of the first and second Hales. £30 to the winner of the third and conquering one.

Up to 20 prizes of £5.00 will be awarded in recognition of Good Play

Shrove Tuesday Football 2026

06/03/2025

More brilliant photos by Johnny Mason.

06/03/2025

More fantastic photos by Johnny Mason.