"Welcome to the heart of the Cotswolds" Moreton in the Marsh by yumyum

Moreton in the Marsh Travel Guide: 26 reviews and 46 photos

The first settlement in what is today Moreton (= moor land settlement) was in Roman times. The actual town itself goes back to the Saxon era and is more than 1000 years old.

Moreton-in-Marsh is know all through the Midlands as a market town. In 1637 a charter was granted by King Charles I and ever since then there is a popular market that draws the crowds every Tuesday.

I visited the town on a weekend.

High Street

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:A must if you are nearby!

Last visit to Moreton in the Marsh: May 2006
Intro Written Oct 22, 2006
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Reviews (5)

Drive through the Cotswolds - Moreton in the Marsh

Drive through the Cotswolds Things to Do (2)

The pittoresque straw thatched roofed houses are best seen by driving around the area through various villages. It would... more travel advice

in front of the shop which is to your right - Moreton in the Marsh

A gift or a souvenir Shopping (2)

This shop was a plesant surprise and we spent quite a while in their and came away with purchases. The gift I bought was... more travel advice

Find a trinket... Shopping (2)

There is a small entry fee on entering the hall. A sign outside tells you if the fair is on. The antics, fleamarket and... more travel advice

Yummy snacks! Restaurants (1)

This Tea Room has very lovely decorations inside, for one there are lots of tea pots. I don't remember what I ate but it... more travel advice

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uglyscot Oct 29, 2009 at 5:59 AM

I love thatched buildings
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Aug 11, 2008 at 10:54 AM

I was amazed very much when saw straw thatched roofed houses first time in Germany! In my opinion they look wonderful!
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Jenniflower Apr 25, 2007 at 12:06 PM

Isnt it a gorgeous county??? :) I have yet to visit this little gem though... so much to se still whilst I live here! Thanks Sonja
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christine.j Mar 2, 2007 at 1:19 AM

Reading your tips brought back so many memories. I loved Moreton. The tourist information there is . most helpful
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Bwana_Brown Jan 29, 2007 at 5:08 PM

Your excellent photos of scenes of Moreton in the Marsh brought back very pleasant memories of my trip through Glocestershire! A lovely area of England with so many visual treats to enjoy.
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sue_stone Jan 10, 2007 at 6:21 AM

I love these little Cotswold villages : )
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Mariajoy Nov 5, 2006 at 5:52 AM

Glad to see those Sussex Bulls didn't scare you away from visiting England again ;-)) What did you buy for yourself in the corn exchange???
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irishgalmtl Oct 27, 2006 at 11:53 AM

Hell there sonja, you are very welcome, I love the house pic they are so unique thank you for the tips..Donna :o)
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globetrott Oct 27, 2006 at 11:48 AM

These straw thatched houses look really great !
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HORSCHECK Oct 22, 2006 at 7:34 AM

Brilliant photos of this picturesque quaint little English village .... *winkygrin*