Somersham
Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk
Saturday 27th June 2026 12:00pm
Location: Duke of Marlborough, Suffolk IP8 4QA
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Over the years, this fabulous darts tournament has raised thousands of pounds for S&DCA WHEELIE FUN DAY, the annual Somersham village fête (held on Saturday 4th July) - featuring live music, a car show, market stalls, food, swing grill, drink, bars, cycle speedway, skateboarding, Suffolk Punch horses, birds of prey, and family entertainment.
The first Tournament dart games start at 1pm on Saturday 27th June, and the Tournament should finish by 8pm. The Duke of Marlborough opens at midday.
:: The Tournament is sponsored by AMBIT - https://ambitcatering.com/
All the places for competing darts players are now taken, remember to book yourself in early for the 2027 Tournament!!
:: Our current Champion is Nathan Fillbrook, captain of The Dukes of Hazzard - one of the teams based at the Duke of Marlborough.
Loads of players enter the Somersham Open Darts Tournament each year (female, male, all ages) and if you’re not entered for the Tournament - it's still a great day out at the Duke, full of fun and Darts-drama!
Meet up with friends and family...as well as friends you haven't made yet!
.......and there's also a Raffle with loads of brilliant prizes, don't forget to buy your tickets!
:: The Darts Tournament Raffle will be drawn at circa 5pm, at The Duke.
:: Food will be provided by Belle’s Kitchen, serving a tasty array of dishes from their Food Truck! - 1pm to 6pm.
:: Tournament Organiser, Richard Mower - above, Richard with the 2025 finalists, Mark, Marty and Darryn - and our 2025 Champion, Nathan!)
:: Wheelie Fun Day is a fundraiser organised by Somersham & District Community Association (S&DCA), a Registered Charity No. 1214025 - established in 1966.
See you on the 27th!
Thank you, Richard
Somersham has two darts teams, playing in the Elmsett & District Darts League - The Dukes of Hazzard and The Misfits, both based at the Duke of Marlborough. Offton has The Limeburners team (based at the Limeburners pub).
The Elmsett & District Darts League is always looking for new teams - we currently have 6 and come the winter we will have 7 teams.
(Elmsett & District Darts League is on Facebook)
The Duke of Marlborough is a 15th Century village pub near Ipswich in the pretty village of Somersham. Managed by husband and wife team, Claire and Matt. Visit us to enjoy great value, hearty meals, and a wide range of drinks – in a building that has been welcoming people for nearly 500 years! - please see our website for details of menus, events and our bar.
During the summer enjoy our lovely terrace, shaded by our beautiful Walnut tree - or get cosy by our two wood-burning fire stoves in the winter.
There are many lovely walks in the valley, and your dogs are very welcome as well!
https://thedukeofmarlborough.com/
WHEELIE FUN DAY 2026 - SATURDAY 4th JULY 2026, 10am - 10:30pm - we look forward to seeing you all - FREE ENTRY! It's all loads of Family Fun!!
WHEELIE FUN DAY is a large traditional village fête held on Somersham playing field in Suffolk, we welcome young, old and families - activities and attractions include: Live music + entertainment on our stage all day, classic + cherished vehicle show and all sorts of wheel-power…..cycle speedway, bicycles and motorcycles, skateboarding… plus Suffolk Punch horses, birds of prey, a marketplace of local + trade stalls, plus choices for hot + cold food, three bars, fête games, children’s and family entertainment and a Grand Raffle.
See further details on this website, links below!
https://somershamsuffolk-pc.gov.uk/whats-on/wheelie-fun-day/?date=2026-07-04
https://somershamsuffolk-pc.gov.uk/wheelie-fun-day-2026/
Please see the Somersham Open Darts Tournament as part of the S&DCA Wheelie Fun Day articles and updates featured in The Link Newsletter.
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