What a fantastic day at the 53rd World Peashooting Championship!
With glorious sunshine, incredible sportsmanship, fantastic stalls, delicious food and a wonderful atmosphere, Witcham once again welcomed competitors, families and visitors for a celebration of one of Britain’s most unique sporting traditions.
A huge congratulations to our 2026 World Champions:
Traditional World Champion – Paul Gipp
Open World Champion – Michelle Berry
Petit Pois Champion – Greyson Coles
Youth Champion – Luke Young
Adult Team Champions – Unpealiveables
Junior Team Champions – Witchford Village College
Congratulations to every competitor who took part. Whether you lifted a trophy, represented your team, or simply had a go for the first time, you helped make the 53rd Championship another unforgettable day.
The World Peashooting Championship is only possible because of an incredible community of people who give their time, energy and support. A heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers, judges, stallholders, exhibitors, competitors and spectators who helped make the event such a success.
A very special thank you goes to our Gold Sponsors, Cheffins and Allica Bank, whose generous support helped us continue to grow the Championship and deliver an amazing day for the village and everyone who attended. We are hugely grateful for your support.
Help us shape the future of the Championship
As we continue to grow the World Peashooting Championship, we’d love to hear your thoughts while the day is still fresh in your mind.
Whether you competed, volunteered, had a stall or joined us as a spectator, please let us know what you enjoyed and how we can make next year’s event even better.
Share your feedback here:
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdBffEYx6S…/viewform…
The 54th World Peashooting Championship will take place on Saturday 10th July 2027.
As the Championship continues to grow, we’re also looking for enthusiastic people who would like to join the Witcham Events Committee and help shape the future of this wonderful tradition. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.
Photos: Jane Herbert Photography