Hurling the Silver Ball

Events: Weird & Wonderful

Cornwall, South West

St Ives. Courtesey of St Ives Bay Holiday Park/Cornwall Tourist Board.

Every February, on Feast Monday, the mayor of St Ives hurls a silver ball from the wall of the Parish Church. Once caught, the crowd compete for it until the clock strikes noon and the winner claims a five shilling reward.

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KeyInformation

When
Feb 2014 (annual)
Opening Hours
9.30am
Where
St Ives
Cornwall, South West
Cost
Free