Witcham World Pea Shooting Championships

The noble art of pea-shooting is celebrated each July on the village green at Witcham in Cambridgeshire. Competitors must aim at a target one foot in diameter and surfaced with putty so that the peas stick in place upon impact; standing twelve feet away from the target, players are known to use laser sights on their shooters for accurate aim! Peas are provided by the organisers and the competitors’ five shots are recorded for accuracy ; a series of knockout rounds is followed by semi-finals and grand final with trophies for the winners. This event has a pedigree going back fifty years and there are classes for juniors. ladies, teams of four and the Open. Silverware is presented at the end of the afternoon (in 2019 it was just after 3.30 but this varies from year to year). A practice target is set up near the arena for shooters to hone their skills.

Helpful Hints

It’s part of the small village fete so there are other stalls and entertainments including a very tasty barbecue, and a bar and tea & cakes inside the village hall. If you want to enter the competition, registration starts at noon, costing £4 for adults.

In 2024 it should be on Saturday 13th July.

Click here for the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252188108957/

Click here for the event website: https://worldpeashoot.com/