Whitsun 2024 (Monday, 27th May)

Whitsun dancing schedule and other useful information

Whitsun 2024 has passed and we had a great day with fine weather and appreciative crowds. We would like to thank our garden hosts for their hospitality and warm welcomes and we also want to thank our guest sides for joining us in the evening and providing a splendid and varied display of Morris Dancing. We will leave this page up until Whitsuntide 2025 draws near for those who want to see what a typical day looks like.

Morris dancing has been part of Bampton's Whitsun (now Spring Bank Holiday) festivities for centuries. Here is the information you need to join us in this ancient tradition. Dancing begins early with each side starting off at their home pub and carries on until late afternoon when there is a break for tea (and perhaps a bit more). Dancing resumes around 6:00 pm with the invited sides taking over the show at various locations around the centre of town.

This year we are delighted to welcome Kemp's Men of NorwichQueen's Oak Morris, and Icknield Way Morris Men our guest sides.

2024 Programme
Whitsun Dancing

09:00   Talbot Hotel
09:30   Village Hall car park
10:00   The Lanes
10:30   The Morris Clown
11:10   Market Square War Memorial
11:30   Church gates
12:00   Lunch
13:00   The Old George
13:30   Fleur de Lys
14:00   Westbrook House
14:30   The Horseshoe
15:00   Church Street
15:30   The Deanery
16:00   Gothurst
17:00   Tea (with guest sides)
18:00   Guest side dancing
    with Kemp's Men of Norwich,
    Queen's Oak Morris, and
    Icknield Way Morris Men
    All times approximate.

Google Map of TBMD dance locations

If you want to catch ALL the Morris dancing in Bampton, you will need to visit the Morris Clown and other pubs where the sides have posted their schedules. The RBL is no longer publishing a map.

Mobile-friendly version of our programme, with locations.

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Camping Information

Camping facilities are available for visiting Morris dancers. Please contact the bagman for details.