Whitsun 2025 (Monday, 26th May)
Whitsun dancing schedule and other useful information
Whitsun 2025 has passed and we had a great day with reasonably good 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 side Stroud Morris Dancers for joining us in the evening and providing a splendid display of their unique Morris Dancing. We will leave this page up until Whitsuntide 2026 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 the Stroud Morris Dancers and Pebworth Morris Men as our guest sides.
2025 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 | The Market Tavern | |
| 14:00 | Westbrook House | |
| 14:30 | The Horseshoe | |
| 15:00 | Woods House | |
| 15:30 | The Deanery | |
| 16:00 | Gothurst | |
| 17:00 | Tea (with guest sides) | |
| 18:00 | Guest side dancing | |
| with Stroud Morris and | ||
| 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.
If you are joining us in a private garden, please enter and leave with us, and of course be respectful of your surroundings and our hosts' hospitality.
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.