Brochure 2012
The modern Olympic movement has its historic roots in "Robert Dover's Olimpick Games". For our 400th anniversary celebrations of what are now often called the Cotswold Olimpicks, a dedicated team of volunteers has organised a fun packed family day of races, games, music and entertainment - in addition to the traditional Games themselves which include the world famous shin-kicking contest!

Programme

Starting at 2pm, and with children in mind, the Robert Dover's Games programme this year includes a Jacobean Village, folk concert, the traditional sporting events, torch procession with marching bands and a live band in the town square.


Welcome Songs & Folk Concert

But the real surprise will be the world premier of the 2012 Olympics Welcome Songs written as a prelude to the opening of the London Olympics and performed by a local choir led by world-acclaimed singer Eliza Carthy. Preceding this there will be a programme of folk music featuring several guest artists and groups.

 

Admission

Entrance this year will be by wristband only so you can come and go all day as you wish.

 

Prices

Prices will be £6 per adult, £3 for children (5 to 14 - under 5's free) and can be purchased on the day or - preferably - in advance from here.

 

Parking & Buses

Limited parking will be available free at Chipping Campden School and at the Games site (£2 charge, entrance off Kingcombe Lane). You can walk from the town up to the Games. But if this is not for you, buses will run from 2pm to 9pm to take you from the Town Square and back again for the small charge of £1 for adults and 50p for children (5-14) return.

 

Directions & Maps

Directions from the surrounding towns can be found here and maps are provided to help you find us on the day. We may not be the largest Olympic Games, but we are the most accessible - and certainly the most friendly and enjoyable. Please join us for our 400th Anniversary!

 

Souvenirs

2012 will be our best ever games with a packed schedule, competitive games and more entertainment on offer than ever before. A free programme will available at the Games. We are also selling a 400th Anniversary Souvenir History and a range of limited edition commemorative souvenirs including mugs, t-shirts, bags, aprons and mobile phone cases.

Robert Dover's Cotswold Olimpick Games.
Contact: Stewart Millman: Tel: +44 (0)1789 868191 stewart@olimpickgames.co.uk