Experience Traditional Heritage at the Rutland Morris Day of Dance Around The County
Get ready for a day of lively folk traditions, music, and dance across England’s smallest county On Saturday, 10 October 2026, Rutland Morris takes to the streets, market squares, and historic pub gardens for their annual Day of Dance.
Performance Schedule & Locations
The dancers will travel across Rutland throughout the day, bringing festive energy to multiple towns and villages. You can catch a performance at any of these scheduled stops:
10:00 AM — Oakham: Kickstarting the day outside Tesco (LE15 6BQ).
10:40 AM — Braunston: Outside The Blue Ball pub.
12:00 PM — Cottesmore: Outside The Sun pub.
2:00 PM — Uppingham: In the heart of Uppingham Market Place.
3:00 PM — Barrowden: Outside The Exeter Arms.
4:30 PM — Oakham: Wrapping up the tour back in Oakham town centre.
Celebrating Living Folk Traditions
Morris dancing is one of England’s most celebrated folk dance customs, characterized by rhythmic stepping, bell-pads worn on the shins, and colorful sticks or handkerchiefs waving in time with traditional accordion and fiddle music.
With over 50 years of history in the area, Rutland Morris continues to thrive as an inclusive, vibrant community group, sharing English heritage across the local area.
Plan Your Visit
All outdoor public displays are free to watch, making it a great, family-friendly spectacle to enjoy alongside local shopping or a pub lunch.
Top Tip: Keep an eye out for venue arrival times, but feel free to arrive a few minutes early to secure a good viewing spot especially outside the village pubs and market square.
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