THE medieval tradition of Lymm Rushbearing returns to the village on Sunday, August 9th.
Medieval in origin, Lymm Rushbearing died out at the beginning of the 20th century but was re-born in the early 1970’s. Covid didn’t prevent a very small and almost private ceremony in 2020 and the event has now continued each year for over 50 years.
Ormerod’s late Victorian history of Cheshire refers to the festival taking place in many communities on or near to the feast of the parish’s patron saint – hence Lymm’s tradition of having the festival during the summer holiday period and close to the feast of the Assumption of Saint Mary.
The procession starts at the Lower Dam at 4pm. Accompanied by local dignitaries and both Lymm Morris and Bollin Morris, the procession then walks along to St Marys church.
Lymm is one of a very small number of communities which have maintained this lovely tradition. This is what makes communities unique. Come along and join in.
Put the date in your diaries – Sunday 9th August 2026.
For any further information contact Christopher Limb, email c.1203@hotmail.co.uk
