Discover Haxey: Haxey Hood, Trails and Turbary

Haxey surprises visitors with an unusual combination of living traditions, traces of history and a landscape that tells its own story. The village is ideal for travellers who are not just looking for accommodation, but who also want to discover special traditions during their stay and explore paths through a varied setting.

The Haxey Hood: an extraordinary tradition

The Haxey Hood takes place every year. On the morning of 6 January, the game officials prepare for the event. At around 2:30 p.m., the procession reaches St Nicholas' Church. There, the Fool gives a welcoming speech, and the ritual of “Smoking the Fool” also takes place.

The tradition also includes an unusual contest: people from Haxey and Westwoodside in North Lincolnshire push a leather tube towards their preferred local pub. It is precisely this specific, locally shaped form that makes the Haxey Hood a distinctive part of the travel experience in Haxey. If you are planning your trip around traditions and culture, you should consider 6

Haxey Turbary and trails through the landscape

In the area around Haxey lies Haxey Turbary, a remnant moor that was extensively worked for peat extraction and subsequently colonised by birch trees. The Haxey Trail leads into a woodland area called Haxey Turbary. A public footpath runs along the main track through Haxey Turbary. During a walk, you can experience the character of the woodland today while also engaging with the history of the remnant moor.

The Haxey Turbary route passes fields where rare breeds of sheep can occasionally be found. When walking this route, also pay attention to the fields along the way.

Circular walk with historical connections

The 2.6-mile, hilly Haxey Circular begins at Haxey Church. It passes through a cutting where the Axholme Joint Railway once ran. Anyone who prefers a circular walk with historical connections can incorporate this information into their personal day planning.

A medieval cross base is also one of the notable historic features in the area. It is also known locally as “Lady Mowbray” and “Hood Stone”. In addition to the Haxey Hood held annually, Haxey therefore offers visitors interested in traditional names and traces of history another cultural point of reference.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Haxey, you can first consider what you want your trip to focus on. Should the annual Haxey Hood tradition be the main attraction, are you more interested in the medieval cross base, or would you like to explore the paths around Haxey Turbary? Those who want to combine different interests can consider culture, historic trail traces and the landscape as shared themes for their travel planning.

For your further search for suitable places, you can also look at Swinderby, South Kyme, Greatford, South Hykeham, Dunholme, Brigg, Revesby and Market Rasen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lincolnshire.