The north Cotswold town of Moreton-in-Marsh stands on the Fosse Way (now the A429) at the head of the Evenlode Valley. Given by Edward the Confessor to his new Abbey of Westminster in 1068, the village (as was) remained small until the 13th century when the Abbot of Westminster sought to exploit the commercial advantages of the Fosse Way. The new town was started in 1222 and granted the right of a weekly market in 1228. The town was closely connected with the wool industry and linen weaving and became an important staging point for travellers using the Fosse Way and the London to Worcester road (A44) that crossed it at the town; at one time there were 18 public houses and hotels in Moreton, including the White Hart Inn where King Charles 1 is reputed to have stopped at on his way to Evesham during the Civil War. During the 18th century many houses were rebuilt or refaced in local stone especially along the High Street. Redesdale Hall built in 1887, possibly on the site of the old market hall, was given to the Rural District Council by Lord Dulverton in 1951. The oldest building in Moreton is the Curfew Tower built in stone with a gabled turret it was probably built in the 16th century, the clock dates from 1648 and the bell, which was rung daily until 1860 is dated 1633. Just outside the town is the former RAF station built in 1941 to train Bomber Crews, it now houses the Fire Service Collage, the largest fire training centre in Europe. With it`s broad, tree-lined High Street and mellow Cotswold stone buildings Moreton-in-Marsh presents a picturesque spectacle for the visitor to enjoy.
Attraction
Batsford Arboretum
Chastleton House
Cotswold Falconry
Mill Dene Garden
Sezincote
Wellington Aviation Museum
Camping
Caravan Park
Cross Hands Inn Caravan Park
Lemington Lakes Caravan Park
Moreton In Marsh Caravan Club Site
Classes
Cottage
Dentist
Doctor
The Surgery
White House Surgery
Estate Agent
Bennett R A & Partners
Hayman-Joyce
Sheldon Bosley & Partners
Strutt & Parker
Market
Moreton-in-Marsh Country Market
Pub and Bar
Bell Inn
Black Bear Inn
Fox Inn
Inn On The Marsh
Moretons Pub & Restaurant
Plough Inn
Restaurant
Fox Inn
Manor House Hotel
Moretons Pub & Restaurant
Plough Inn
Solicitor
Henry Paul Ashley Solicitor
Warrington & Co
Taxi
Cotswold Taxis
ETC Chauffer Services
Shops
Flowers 'n' Things
Fosseway Garden Centre
Pet Necessities
The Pharmacy
Roundford Ltd
Grimes House
Roger Widdas
Benton Fine Arts
Moretons Pub & Restaurant
Timothys Tea Rooms
Copper Kettle Tearooms
Tilly's Tea House
J H Lewis
Sweet Thoughts
La Tradition French Bakery
The Cotswold Cheese Company
Marsh Flowers
Allium
Old Farm Shop
Daylesford Farm Shop
Batsford Garden Centre
Four Counties Garden Centre
The Corn Exchange
Cotswold Bookstore
Antiques
Places to Stay near Moreton in Marsh
Redesdale Arms (0.03 miles)
Visit Moreton-in-Marsh and enter the world of the Redesdale Arms where traditional concepts meet contemporary style. Dating back to the 17th Century the Redesdale Arms is a haven for anyone looking for traditional delights fused with ... More | visit website
White Hart Royal (0.03 miles)
Now open following an extensive restoration and refurbishment the White Hart Royal Hotel, in the centre of the Cotswold town of Moreton in Marsh, offers 4 star comfort and luxury ... More | visit website
Manor House Hotel (0.11 miles)
Ratty's Retreat (2.85 miles)
Lower Brook House (2.87 miles)
In the heart of the idyllic Cotswold village of Blockley, this traditional 17th century house offers 5-star guest accommodation in 6 individually decorated rooms, each with their own unique charm. The traditional ... More
Aston House (2.93 miles)
The Crown Inn (2.95 miles)
Welcome to The Crown Inn and Hotel, tucked away in a quiet Cotswold village, its mellow stone walls covered in Virginia creeper. We are a a 14th century coaching inn with ... More
The Red Lion (3.57 miles)
Set in a large mature garden, the building features exposed stone walls and beams, inglenook ... More | visit website
Woodlands Guest House (3.89 miles)
The Limes (3.90 miles)
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