The Chap Olympiad has become Britain’s most eccentric sporting event and is returning to London this summer!
True to the Chap style, the Olympiad is designed to reward panache rather than sporting prowess, and requires the minimum of physical exertion, “maintaining an immaculate trouser crease is more important than crossing the finish line”. Events are designed to separate the chaps from the cads, and gentlemen (and ladies!) compete to win the coveted bronze, silver and gold cravats or take a self-congratulatory puff of the Olympiad pipe.During and after the sporting events, guests are invited to enjoy drinking, dancing and general merriment. Throughout the day, there will be live music from big bands, quartets, piano players and cabaret singers.
This year, as every year, all Olympiad guests and participants are encouraged to come in period dress and fully immerse themselves in the event’s old-fashioned activities and charming entertainment. Expect radio plays, country fair side-shows and old fashioned lawn games, such as a coconut shy, boules, and hoopla.
Bourne and Hollingsworth will be providing its trademark classic cocktails, alongside beer, wine and soft drinks for thirsty guests. Food will be served all day, from luncheon to supper. Munch heartily on sandwiches and hog roast, take afternoon tea with home-made cakes and delicacies, or snack on ice cream and other typically chap-like fodder.
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VenueBedford Square Gardens
AddressBedford Square Gardens, London, Greater London,
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