Whitsun 2024

Bampton Traditional Morris Dancers look forward to seeing Bampton folk old and new out following the dancing and getting together to enjoy what is always a great spectacle. With all the Bampton Morris sides dancing in the streets, pubs and gardens and with a host of visiting sides joining in the early evening it’s sure to be, once again, an amazing weekend.

Weather Bampton

Detailed forecast

Food and Drink

From East to West…

The Morris Clown

Not entirely sure of opening hours, but will be open for all the festivities. If the front door is open, the pub is open!

BBQ Burgers and Sausages from 19:00 on Saturday after the Shirt Race.

The Co-op

Opening normally 07:00 – 22:00, bank holiday Monday may be different, check at store.

Market Square

SPAJERS will be running a BBQ on Saturday in the Market Square around Shirt Race times.

The Talbot Hotel

Normally open at midday, but will likely be open earlier on Monday for the dancing.

BBQ food 15:00 – 20:00 Saturday and Monday.

Fleur De Lys

French Bistro, opening normally from 08:00 until late evening. Also takeaway Brisket, Toulouse Sausage and Raclette Cheese baguettes.

Lynwood

Opening normally 08:00 – 16:00, bank holiday Monday may be different, check at store.

Coffee shop, cakes, sandwiches and other light bites.

Patrick Strainge Butcher

Open 07:00 – 17:00 Friday, 07:00 – 16:00 Saturday, also pork and stuffing rolls outside on Monday from 11:00.

The Horseshoe

Friday 15:00 – late

Saturday 13:00 – late

Sunday 11:00 – late

Monday 09:30 – late

Tuesday 11:30 – 21:00

Also Sarah’s Brunch Box on site Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 13:00

What’s On?

Friday 24th

19:00 – Morris Practise (weather permitting) at the Horseshoe.

Saturday 25th

SPAJERS Great Shirt Race is back for 2024!!! Chariots will gather from 5pm in the Market Square and racing starts around 6pm. Further details can be found on SPAJERS Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SPAJERS

Music session around 20:00 in the Horseshoe.

Sunday 26th

12:30 – Morris Practise at the Horseshoe

After Morris Practise – Aunt Sally match, Locals Vs Campers. Potential Music Session after.

Monday 27th

For full details of Bampton Traditional Morris Dancers schedule, see the posters around the town in windows etc on the day. All times are approximate and subject to change.

Please, when the full schedule is released, DO NOT share it on social media.

08:30 – Dancing starts at the Junction of Bushey Row and New Road and continues throughout the day.

9:00 – Dancing in gardens

10:00 – The Horseshoe

10:10 – Gardens

12:00 – Fleur De Lys

12:20 – Gardens

13:20 – Lunch

14:00 – Gardens

14:20 – The Talbot

14:40 – Gardens

16:00 – The Morris Clown

16:20 – Tea

17:00 – Gothurst

17:20 – Gardens

18:00 – Guest sides (see below) join Bampton Traditional Morris at The Horse Shoe.

18:30 – Gardens

19:00 – Street Dancing

c 21:00 – Last dance at The Horse Shoe

c 21:30 – Music and singing session in The Horse Shoe

May Flower Garlands

Judging of Bampton’s other ancient Whitsun tradition, the May Flower Garlands, will take place at 11:00 in the Market Square by the Village Hall. For budding Garland builders, get in touch with Emily Smith via the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3119681171498424/