Ok, it’s not in Brighton (or Hove), but Lewes is only a quick train ride away and, honestly, pea-throwing is just too good to miss.
We love our legumes and the humble pea is basically a superstar. Tasty, healthy and endlessly fun to chase around your plate with a fork. And turns out they’re quite good for lobbing at people should you feel that way inclined.
The Lewes Arms have taken that one step further with their rather wonderful pea-throwing championship – running strong for over 20 years.
The pub’s no stranger to hosting wacky events – they had a spaniel-racing competition recently and dwyle flunking‘s back on 21st September – but this competition, held annually in August, is the jewel in their pea-loving crown.
Frozen-ish peas are supplied and all you’ve got to do (in various adults’ and kids’ categories) is wang it down the neighbouring Castle Ditch Lane as hard as you can. The winner? Whoever sends it flying the furthest, obviously.
Pro tips from past contestants: choose peas with fewer dents (hello, aerodynamics) and practising your fast throwing (think cricket-style). With the record coming in at well over 40 metres, we’ve got some serious training to do!
Sunday 10th August; 2pm (registration between 12.30pm and 1.30pm only); free
The Lewes Arms, Mount Place, BN7 1YH Lewes, East Sussex
lewesarms,co.uk
