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A44 north-west from Chipping Norton, A429 north from Stow-on-the-Wold |
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 Moreton-in-Marsh
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The ancient
town of Moreton-in-Marsh, lying on the northern edge
of the Cotswolds, dates from Saxon times.
One of
the most popular towns in the Cotswolds for holidaymakers
and tourists to visit.
In the
13th century it was planned as a market town with a long and
wide High Street. Every Tuesday the largest open-air market
in the Cotswolds is still held here.
At one
time Moreton was an important linen weaving centre and its
location at the crossing of the Roman Fosse Way and the London
to Worcester road meant that it also developed as a coaching
town.
The town
has splendid buildings including the Curfew Tower, which has
its original 17th century clock and bell.
A small
friendly town, Moreton has a good range of shops, restaurants
and hotels.
To the
east of the town the Four Shire Stone has marked the old meeting
place of Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and
Oxfordshire for 12 centuries. At
the annual Moreton Show the four counties still meet together
to celebrate past and present farming life.
The former
RAF Moreton-in-Marsh is now the Fire Service College, the
world's premier fire related training establishment.
Nearby
visit Batsford Park, with the splendid Batsford Arboretum
and the Cotswolds Falconry Centre.
At Blokely
is the beautiful Mill Dene Garden, an unusual water-mill garden
with steep terraces.
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What
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Moreton-in-Marsh Tourist Attractions
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 Wellington
Aviation Museum and Gallery, British School House, Bourton
Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0BG, off the High Street on A44,
an independently run small museum with many Wellington and other
aircraft artifacts from the war years, photographs and RAF records,
all dedicated to all those who served at RAF Moreton-in-Marsh,
one of the flight training stations of wartime Britain. Located
in a 1850s British School building which in 1944 housed the
Sherman Tank workshop of the the American 'Super Sixth'. Shop.
Open all year, Mar-Dec Tue-Sun: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00;
Jan-Feb, Sat and Sun only. (Closed 25/26 December) Tel: 01608
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Dene Garden, Blockley, near Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 HU,
on A44 to Bourton-on-the-Hil, then B4479 to Blockley, an unusual
2.5 acre water-mill garden - steep terraces winding down to
the mill pond. Fragrance plays an important role in this garden,
with lavender, jasmine, honeysuckle, viburnum and a chamomile
lawn. Open: first Tue in April - last Fri in Oct:Tue-Fri 10:00-17:30
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| Cotswolds
Falconry Centre, Batsford Park, near, Moreton-in-Marsh,
GL56 9QB, on A44, 2 miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh towards Broadway,
beside the Batsford Arboretum. Visitors watch trained eagles,
hawks, owls and falcons being flown in demonstrations during
the day. Open: daily from mid-Feb-mid-Nov: 10:30-17:30 Tel:
01386 701043
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Sezincote,
Moreton-in-Marsh, L56 9AW, 1.5 miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh,
to south of A44, an extraordinary mixture of Indian and English
styles.with a English park designed by Humphrey Repton. Approached
across an Indian-style bridge Sezincote has a honey-coloured
façades, Orangery, and a formal Indian garden.  |
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Arboretum, Batsford Park, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9QB,
1.5 miles north-west of Moreton-in-Marsh, covers 50 acres and
has more than 1,500 trees., features collection of bronze statues
and shrubs brought back from Japan and other exotic eastern
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House Garden, Bourton-on-the-Hill, GL56 9AE, 2 miles
west of Moreton-in-Marsh, on A44, 3 acre garden around an 18th
century manor house with views over the Cotswolds. Lawns, fountains
and border, knot garden potager, a shade house and topiary |
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Where
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High Street Moreton-in-Marsh GL5 6OLJ
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Country House style property with excellent food & service located in the heart of Moreton in Marsh The Manor House benefits from direct rail connection from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington
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High Street Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 0AW
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The Redesdale Arms Hotel is a lovely 18th century coaching house with 21st century style. Redesdale Arms is a haven for anyone looking for traditional delights, fused with the quality of comfort.
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High Street Blockley near Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9EX
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The Crown Inn is a wonderful country retreat in the beautiful village of Blockley close to Moreton-in-marsh in the heart of The Cotswolds. Full of historic atmosphere with all the character you would expect of a 16th century country inn with open log fire
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Lower Street Blockley Near Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9LS
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Situated in the perfectly traditional Cotswold village of Blockley, a warm welcome awaits at Lower Brook House. Enjoy all the comforts expected from a top quality establishment located in a spectacular setting.
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Days Out in and around Moreton-in-Marsh
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Towns near Moreton-in-Marsh To Visit - straight line distance:
Stow-on-the-Wold Tourist Information (4.17 miles) Chipping Campden Tourist Information (5.34 miles) Shipston-on-Stour Tourist Information (6.09 miles) Chipping Norton Tourist Information (7.49 miles) |
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Local
Information Centre
Cotswold District Council Offices
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
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