Residents in Hinckley are invited to participate in the annual Walk of Witness on Good Friday, 3 April 2026. The procession, which is organised by Churches Together in Hinckley & Burbage in partnership with Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, serves as a public reflection on the Christian observance of Good Friday.
The event begins at 11:00 AM outside St Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on Leicester Road. Historically, the procession has followed a route through the town centre, moving along New Buildings and Castle Street, with stops for prayer and hymns before continuing to Church Walk and concluding with an outdoor service at the Market Place. Details for the 2026 route are due to be confirmed.
The Walk of Witness is open to everyone and typically draws between 200 and 300 people from various congregations across the area. The Rev Angela Tarry, curate at St Mary’s Church in Hinckley, has previously noted that the gathering provides an opportunity for the community to remember those who suffer in the world while reflecting on the central tenets of the Christian faith.
Following the conclusion of the outdoor service, attendees are traditionally invited to the United Reformed Church in The Borough. The church will host a gathering where participants can share tea, coffee, and hot cross buns.
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