Whitsun 2025
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.
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!
The Co-op
Opening normally 07:00 – 22:00, bank holiday Monday may be different, check at store.
The Talbot Hotel
Opening hours, not sure but will be open for all the festivities.
The Talbot Whitsun BBQ will be on as usual this year:
Saturday: 16:00 – 20:00
Monday: 10:00 – 20:00
The Market Tavern
The new gastropub! Fully up and running with two ales (Hook Norton), really nice craft IPA, and plenty more besides. Full restaurant menu, bar snacks, breakfast etc.
The pub will be open normal hours but with food times amended as follows:
Restaurant:
Saturday Lunch: 12-14:30, Dinner: 18:00-20:30 (Normal menu, Booking recommended)
Sunday Roast: 12:00-19:00
Monday Breakfast: from 09:00, Roast: 12:00-18:00 (Limited breakfast menu, booking recommended)
Garden and Bar:
Saturday: Quick serve and takeaway menu: 12:00-18:00 (No booking required)
Monday: Quick serve and takeaway menu: 12:00-19:00 (No booking required)
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
Award winning butcher, an absolute must for campers catering!! Hot and cold baguettes, pies, sausage rolls, pasties etc as well as full butchery, fromagerie, and deli!
Friday: 07:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 16:00
Sunday: closed
Monday: 11:00 – 14:00 Hot pork rolls outside shop (shop closed)
The Horseshoe
Opening hours:
Friday: 15:00 – late
Saturday: 13:00 – late
Sunday: 11:00 – late
Monday: 09:30 – late
Tuesday: 11:30 – 20:00
Saturday, Sunday and Monday: Sarah’s Brunch Box will be in the carpark again this year serving awesome hot rolls, baguettes, burgers etc.
What’s On?
Friday 23rd
19:00 – Morris Practise (weather permitting) at the Horseshoe.
Saturday 24th
17:00 – SPAJERS Great Shirt Race 2025!!! Chariots normally 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
20:00 – Bampton Trad-ish Music Session #6 in The Horseshoe.
Sunday 25th
12:30 – Morris Practise at the Horseshoe
14:00-ish – Aunt Sally match, Locals Vs Campers.
Monday 26th
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.
Abridged schedule will be shared here ASAP.
May Flower Garlands
Judging of Bampton’s other ancient Whitsun tradition, the May Flower Garlands, will take place at time TBC in the Market Square by the Village Hall. For budding Garland builders, get in touch with Emily Smith via the Facebook event here: TBC
Guest Morris Sides
Eynsham Morris
We welcome our very good friends from Eynsham who bring some amazing, energetic and thoroughly entertaining morris!
Moulton Morris Men
https://www.moultonmorrismen.com
Based in the Northamptonshire village of Moulton and as well as performing all the varieties of Sword and Morris, specialise in local dances of the area.
Armaleggan
“We’re a mixed side – mixed genders, mixed ages, a mixture of tradition and innovation, and do not mind mixing our drinks.”
Armaleggan is an Oxfordshire Border Morris side.
Our Friends in the other Bampton Sides
To find what the other two Bampton Sides are up to – try these links:
Traditional Bampton Morris Dancers: https://traditionalbamptonmorris.org.uk
Bampton Morris Men: Probably best to check the pub windows on Monday!