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Moreton-in-Marsh
Tourist Information Guide for Moreton-in-Marsh in Gloucestershire in the Cotswolds. Links to accommodation in the local hotels, places for eating out, pubs and restaurants, the history, transport links, what is on and things to do, estate and letting agents, health, sport and leisure facilities.
The Town
Moreton-in-Marsh is situated the head of the Evenlode valley on the Fosse Way. It is a pretty town of the honey-coloured
stone quarried from the local area. The broad High Street has the Fosse Way, a major Roman road from the south coast to
Lincoln lying beneath the modern surface.
Moreton-in-Marsh was also well placed for the old coaching route from London to Worcester and the town became a popular
stopping place for stagecoaches, hence several coaching inns that still exist in the thriving market town, which was given
its Saxon Charter over 1000 years ago when it was part of the region known as Mercia. The Four Shires Stone about two
miles out of the town was the meeting place of four regions, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Oxfordshire.
Moreton-in-Marsh was granted a market charter in 1227 and the weekly market still takes place each Tuesday. Like many of the
towns and villages in the Cotswolds wool and cloth making was the source of income during the medieval years thus many of the
buildings along the main street date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. Several of architectural interest include The
White Hart Royal where King Charles I is reputed to have stayed there during the English Civil War, the Market Hall built by
the Redesdales from nearby Batsford House, the Curfew tower on the junction of High Street and Oxford Street and St David’s
Church.
The modern township has a good selection of small independent shops with no famous brand names here, teashops, restaurants,
antiques and art galleries all stretch along the towns High Street and in the small shopping mall.
The Wellington Aviation and Art Museum is a haven for enthusiasts of World War II memorabilia including paintings, prints,
models and aircraft history, with the proceeds going to the RAF Benevolent Fund. The museum records the history of
RAF Moreton-in-Marsh; a flight training station for RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War and over recent years
has become the Gloucestershire Fire Brigades training headquarters.
Old Photographs
All images are reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection. All photographs can be purchased by clicking on the image
More old photographs of Moreton-in-Marsh can be seen at the here.
Manor House Classic, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
Country House style property in The Cotswolds with excellent food & service located in the heart of Moreton in Marsh. The Manor House in the Cotswolds benefits from direct rail connection from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington.
White Hart Royal Hotel, Moreton In Marsh, Gloucestershire
This 16th century coaching inn, in which King Charles I found refuge. The restaurant and bar offer freshly prepared meals from an extensive menu. Conference facilities are also available.