22 - 25 May 2026
22 - 25
May
2026
Dance Displays
A selection of Morris sides performing throughout the day

On:Saturday 24th May 2025
Starting at:15:15
Finishing at:16:45
Price:Donation
Where:Rose and Crown
The Rose and Crown has sadly closed down this year. It was recently announced that the venue is under a 6 week consultation to find a community interest owner ahead of its sale. You can read more on this: Here

The Rose and Crown has long been home to Morris dancing during the day and sessions into the early hours. We are sad to see the business and venue closed and hope they will be revived in the future.

The dance spot lives on. The forecourt will still be used as a dance spot with the Waverley just opposite the war memorial to refresh thirsty dancers and spectators, Public toilets are behind the pub in the bus station.

The Three Crowns, just a short walk away up the Causeway, will be welcoming musicians looking for sessions over the weekend.
The Wine Monkey in the Borough Parade, back towards the bridge also welcomes musicians and singers for informal sessions.
The Old Road Tavern will be pleased to welcome visiting musicians looking for an Irish session.

Please see the sessions page for a list of welcoming venues.

From: 15:15
to: 16:45
Bourne River Morris
Mixed Cotswold morris team based around Bournemouth. White shirt and trousers. Blue and gold baldric with horse brass at front centre and two fish on back.
Hankies Gone Awry
The team that keeps the airlines in business
Sweet Rapper
Ladies rapper side -
From: 16:00
to: 16:45
Ouse Washes Molly Dancers
Creating and performing traditional molly dances from The Fens of East Anglia
Icknield Way
Icknield Way Morris Men are a nationally-known Morris dancing side that perform at festivals and shows all over the country.
Hereburgh Morris
A mixed bunch of men and women who like to learn and perform Morris dances that come primarily from the villages of the Cotswolds

Ending at: 1645