Whitsun 2026
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.
Normally have a BBQ all weekend – TBC.
The Market Tavern
Bampton’s gastropub! Two ales (Hook Norton +1), really nice craft IPA, and plenty more besides. Full restaurant menu, bar snacks, breakfast etc.
The pub will be open normal hours, food times likely amended. Times and offerings TBC.
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!
Opening times TBC.
The Horseshoe
Opening hours and food TBC.
What’s On? – All times provisional currently.
Friday 22nd
19:00 – Morris Practise (weather permitting) at the Horseshoe.
Saturday 23rd
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 24th
12:30 – Morris Practise at the Horseshoe
14:00-ish – Aunt Sally match, Locals Vs Campers.
Monday 25th
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
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!