News, guides, and stories from the world of conkers
Spring frosts, summer drought, leaf miner and the tree's own on-off cropping cycle have left a thin conker crop. Here's what that means for autumn play.
October 12, 2026
Five team games that turn a bag of conkers into a party, a PE lesson or a family afternoon — with simple rules, easy scoring and a place for every age.
October 11, 2026
Spring frosts, summer drought, leaf miner and the tree's own on-off cropping cycle have left a thin conker crop. Here's what that means for autumn play.
October 12, 2026
October 08, 2026
October 11, 2026
Five team games that turn a bag of conkers into a party, a PE lesson or a family afternoon — with simple rules, easy scoring and a place...
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September 20, 2026
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September 23, 2026
October 09, 2026
Green conkers, split shells, slipping knots and snapped strings: a practical guide to the ten mistakes that end a conker game early, and...
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October 08, 2026
A practical guide to identifying healthy horse chestnut trees, timing the autumn drop, and picking conkers worth keeping — with tips on...
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October 03, 2026
Baking, vinegar soaks, varnish and wax all change a conker in different ways. Here's how each method works, where it goes wrong, and...
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September 23, 2026
Conkers are toxic to children and pets if eaten, and their round shape poses a choking risk. Here's how to handle them safely.
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Green conkers, split shells, slipping knots and snapped strings: a practical guide to the ten mistakes that end a conker game early, and how to...
October 09, 2026
October 08, 2026
October 03, 2026
September 23, 2026
October 06, 2026
From snail shells on string to the World Conker Championships, a look at how the horse chestnut became Britain's favourite autumn contest.
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October 11, 2026
Five team games that turn a bag of conkers into a party, a PE lesson or a family afternoon — with simple rules, easy scoring and a place...
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October 09, 2026
October 08, 2026
September 22, 2026
Eight beginner conker crafts, from figures and spiders to garlands and jewellery, plus practical tips on choosing, drilling, painting...
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September 23, 2026
Conkers are toxic to children and pets if eaten, and their round shape poses a choking risk. Here's how to handle them safely.
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September 21, 2026
September 20, 2026
September 16, 2026
