In England's 'bottle kicking' contest, neighboring villages in Leicestershire face off by wrestling over a beer barrel through fields and rivers, all in the name of local pride and centuries-old custom. Quirky English traditions and rural rivalry collide.

With bruised shins and muddy smiles, English villages battle for beer barrel glory, turning Easter Monday’s “bottle kicking” into a headline-worthy clash of wit, will, and wildness. Here, bottle kicking isn’t just tradition—it’s Leicestershire’s ultimate badge of honor.