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!
Food TBC
The Co-op
Opening normally 07:00 – 22:00, bank holiday Monday may be different, check at store.
The Talbot Hotel
Opening hours TBC.
Food TBC
The Market Tavern
New venture, opening late April so definitely up and running for Whitsun 2025, watch this space!!
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
Opening hours and food TBC
The Horseshoe
Opening hours TBC
Food TBC.
What’s On?
Friday 23rd
Time TBC – Morris Practise (weather permitting) at the Horseshoe.
Saturday 24th
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
Music session likely, TBC.
Sunday 25th
Time TBC – Morris Practise at the Horseshoe
After Morris Practise – 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!