Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Moreton-in-Marsh is in the heart of the Cotswolds, located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode valley. The town is at the crossroads of the Fosse Way Roman road (now the A429) and the A44. Discovering this gem of a town is like stepping back in time while savoring all the modern comforts it has to offer.

Market day at Moreton in Marsh in the Cotswolds
Market day at Moreton in Marsh in the Cotswolds

Moreton - A thriving market town in the Cotswolds

Moreton is a thriving market town which dates back around 1000 years to the Saxon era (similar to South Cerney in Gloucestershire).

The town of Moreton-in-Marsh is a small, friendly and pretty town which provides a wide range of facilities and makes a great base from which to explore the world-famous Cotswolds.

Moreton - There's so much to see and do

Moreton-in-Marsh has many buildings in characteristic Cotswold stone, numbers of antique shops and several hotels.

A Caravan Club site is a short walk east on the Broadway road (A44), past the Wellington Aviation Museum, a museum of the history of the Vickers Wellington bomber. Other local attractions include Batsford Arboretum near Batsford village and the onion-domed Sezincote house and gardens.

Map of Moreton-in-Marsh

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Places to stay in Moreton-in-Marsh

Seeking accommodation in Moreton-in-Marsh? Here are some places to stay in and around the Moreton-in-Marsh area.

The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office

Luxury Bed and Breakfast in the Picturesque Cotswold village of Adlestrop

The Old Post Office
The Manor House

The Manor House

The Manor House Hotel, Moreton in Marsh, is an enchanting 16th Century Cotswold retreat where you can both indulge and relax in a homely atmosphere

The Manor House

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton-in-Marsh offers a range of accommodation options including hotels, bed and breakfasts, guest houses, and self-catering holiday cottages to suit different budgets and preferences.

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Definitely! With its location in the heart of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), you can easily venture into the picturesque countryside surrounding Moreton-in-Marsh for walks, hikes, and scenic drives.

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Yes, Moreton-in-Marsh has its own train station which provides regular services to and from London Paddington, Oxford, Worcester, and Hereford. There are also bus services connecting the town to nearby villages and towns.

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Moreton-in-Marsh is a town located in the North Cotswolds region of Gloucestershire, England.

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Bourton House Garden near Moreton-in-Marsh

Bourton House Garden near Moreton-in-Marsh

Moreton in Marsh market takes place every Tuesday between 9:00am and 3:00pm.

Link: Market days in the Cotswolds

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Moreton-in-Marsh is in Gloucestershire.

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Attractions, businesses and places to visit in the local area

Batsford Arboretum

Batsford Arboretum, near Moreton in Marsh

Batsford Arboretum is home to the country's largest private collection of trees and shrubs, with interest all year round.

Cotswold Falconry Centre

Cotswold Falconry Centre, Moreton in Marsh

Cotswold Falconry was opened in 1988 by Geoff & Naomi Dalton, with the aim of giving people a greater knowledge of birds of prey and an understanding of the ancient art of falconry.

Bourton House Garden, Gloucestershire

Bourton House Garden, Bourton on the Hill

An award winning three acre garden surrounding a fine 18th century Manor House.

Chastleton House

Chastleton House in Oxfordshire

Owned by the National Trust since 1991, Chastleton House is a Jacobean country house at Chastleton, Oxfordshire, close to Moreton-in-Marsh. It is a Grade I listed building.

The Old Stocks Inn

The Old Stocks Inn, Stow on the Wold

Nestled in the heart of Stow-on-the-Wold, The Old Stocks Inn is a beautiful 17th-century coaching inn that really stands out from the crowd.

Stow Lodge Hotel

Stow Lodge Hotel, Stow-on-the-Wold

Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, Stow Lodge Hotel is centrally located in the historic hill top town of Stow-on-the-Wold, overlooking the market square, with its many unique, interesting, shops and galleries.

Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire

Stow on the Wold stands exposed on a 800 feet high hill on the ancient Roman Fosse Way that leads to the Midlands.

The Curated Store

The Curated Store, Stow on the Wold

The Curated Store is a new design led pop up shop curating a monthly rotation of independent brands

Number Nine Bed and Breakfast

Number Nine, Stow on the Wold

Number Nine bed and breakfast is just the right mix of classic Cotswolds and modern luxury with all the little touches you'd expect in a boutique hotel.

Red Rag Stow Gallery

Reg Rag Stow Gallery

Red Rag is one of the leading UK art galleries for Modern British Art, paintings and sculptures. Find the Stow-on-the-Wold gallery at 5-7 Church Street

Corsham Field Farmhouse

Corsham Field Farmhouse, Stow on the Wold

A charming four star English Bed and Breakfast near to Stow-on-the-Wold in the beautiful Cotswolds countryside

Chipping Campden

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Chipping Campden in the beautiful North Cotswolds is kept in pristine condition by the Campden Trust which was set up in 1929.

Woolmarket House

Woolmarket House, Chipping Campden

Woolmarket House is a luxury award-winning boutique-style bed and breakfast accommodation in the heart of Chipping Campden.

Rollright Stones

Rollright Stones

The Rollright Stones are a complex of three Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monuments near the village of Long Compton, and approximately 4 miles from Chipping Norton, on the borders of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.

Broadway Tower and Country Park

Broadway Tower and Country Park, Worcestershire

A family-owned Cotswold destination set within a 50-acre estate of parkland, allowing visitors to experience great English heritage in an inspiring location

Dover's Hill

Dover's Hill

Dover's Hill (or Dovers Hill) is a natural amphitheatre on a spur of the Cotswold scarp with glorious views over the surrounding countryside and can be found approximately 1 mile northwest of Chipping Campden.

Cotswold Lavender / Snowshill Lavender

Cotswold Lavender, Snowshill

We are a third generation family farm set in the heart of the beautiful Cotswold Hills overlooking Broadway and the Vale of Evesham

Broadway Golf Club

Broadway Golf Club, Worcestershire

Broadway is one of the finest Members' Golf Clubs in the Cotswolds. Visitors are always welcome at Broadway Golf Club both during the week and weekends subject to availability.

Lower Slaughter

Lower Slaughter, Gloucestershire

Lower Slaughter, a Cotswold village built on both banks of the River Eye, a slow-moving stream crossed by two footbridges, which also flows through Lower Slaughter's twin village Upper Slaughter

Cotswold Farm Park

Cotswold Farm Park, Guiting Power

Cotswold Farm Park is an award-winning attraction where visitors can meet all sorts of animals from goats and pigs to rare breeds, rabbits and sheep.

Hidcote Manor Garden

Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust)

Arts and Crafts-inspired garden in the Cotswolds with intricately designed outdoor spaces

Snowshill

Snowshill, Gloucestershire

Snowshill is a small Cotswolds village in Gloucestershire, located near Broadway, Worcestershire

Whichford Pottery

Whichford Pottery

Whichford Pottery is a family business with a world renowned reputation for quality, design and service

Feldon Valley

Golf at Feldon Valley, Oxfordshire

Feldon Valley warmly welcomes everyone to Feldon Valley and offer a golf course suitable to all golfing abilities.

Amelia Rose Ceramics

Amelia Rose Ceramics

Amelia Rose Ceramics is a small independent pottery owned and operated by Amelia Rose Bowen producing a range of unique, handcrafted pieces in her studio near Bourton on the Water

Chipping Norton Theatre

The Theatre Chipping Norton

The Theatre Chipping Norton is a hidden gem, nestled down a residential street of Chipping Norton

Broadway

Broadway, Worcestershire

Sometimes known as "The Jewel of the Cotswolds", Broadway is a particularly manucured village with boutiques, teas shops, art galleries, restaurants and a shopping mall that lies to the north of the Cotswolds area.

Kingfisher Art

Kingfisher Art, Chipping Norton

Kingfisher Art is a contemporary art gallery in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The gallery hosts a mix of contemporary artists, some local to the surrounding counties and some from further afield.

The Lansdowne

The Lansdowne, Bourton on the Water

The Lansdowne is a boutique four star silver rated family run guest house located within 200 metres of the centre of the pretty village of Bourton on the Water

Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Chipping Norton, at 700ft above sea level, is the hightest town in Oxfordshire.

Chipping Norton Museum

Chipping Norton Museum of Local History

Chipping Norton Museum was first opened in March 1986 in the old schoolroom of the Baptist Chapel in New Street. The Museum moved to its present home in 1995.

Three Ways House Hotel

Three Ways House Hotel near Chipping Campden

Three Ways House has established itself as a warm, welcoming, comfortable and quirky Cotswold village hotel.

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection

Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection, Bourton on the Water

An award winning museum in Bourton on the Water hosting one of the UK's best collections of cars, motorcycles, toys and motoring signs.

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