Mersey Morris

Mersey Morris has been entertaining the people of Cheshire and Merseyside since 1960, when the Liverpool and Wirral Morris teams decided to merge.

During the summer months, we can be found dancing out on the Wirral and in neighbouring Merseyside and Cheshire. Whether it is a pub on a Monday night or a local community event, you will never be too far from seeing Mersey Morris dancing!!

While during the cold, dark winter months, Mersey Morris meets to practise every Monday night at the Village Hall in Thornton Hough from 8-10pm.

New dancers, men and women of any age, are always welcome. So, if you are interested in having a go at morris dancing, getting some exercise and having some fun, why not come along to a practice or to one of our taster sessions? Or just get in touch!

Mersey Morris is a welcoming team open to all adults. We encourage diversity, equality and inclusion amongst our members, and deliver an environment where all can feel safe, welcomed and respected.

The team regularly practises and promotes the public performance of Morris dancing and other associated folk customs, traditions and activities. We always aim to demonstrate high standards of performance, appearance and demeanour.

‘Morris dancing’ comes in various styles and guises, each originating from different locations in England. Cotswold Morris is the style which Mersey Morris has built its excellent reputation over many years and represents the central core of our repertoire. It is the style that is commonly associated with ‘clashing of sticks’, ‘waving of hankies’ and ‘bells round their legs’! Hopefully, when you watch us perform, you will also associate them with ‘fun’, ‘fitness’ and ‘finesse’!

Throughout the year, Mersey Morris also perform dances from the Border and Molly traditions, together with rapper and longsword dances.

Why not come along to one of our practices or taster sessions and give morris dancing a go? You might just enjoy it!

Mersey Morris regularly dance out around Cheshire and the Wirral throughout the summer, and occasionally venture further afield. All our public appearances can be found by scrolling through the calendar below.

Over the summer, we dance out at local pubs around the Wirral, Liverpool and Cheshire each Monday night. The dancing usually takes place from 8pm to 9pm, weather permitting.

You will always find the latest updates and times of performances on ourFacebook Page . Alternatively, you can contact Debbie, our Baglady at office@merseymorris.com.

Let us bring the joy and merriment of Morris to your Carnival, Fair, Fete, Party, Event or any other gathering!  We will provide a display of dances from different Morris traditions, and give you the opportunity to join in too.  We’d love to share our love of sticks, bells and hankies with you.

Please email our Baglady Secretary at office@MerseyMorris.com.  She can check availability and provide a quote.

If you are interested in joining Mersey Morris, or just want to learn more, then you should email our Baglady, Debbie at office@merseymorris.com.

Mersey Morris can often be booked for public and private events throughout the year, subject to team availability. Please contact Debbie, our Baglady to discuss your specific requirements.

Mersey Morris is proud to be a member of The Morris Ring (https://themorrisring.org) and The Morris Federation (https://www.morrisfed.org.uk) .

This gallery provides some select images of Mersey Morris in action. Click or tap any of the images for a better view!

A much larger selection of images can be found on our Mersey Morris Facebook Page. Images are posted there by members of the team after most of our performances.

Why not join Friends of Mersey Morris on Facebook ? You can then share your own images of Mersey Morris and enjoy those taken by other members of the audience.