With a bustling high street in the heart of the North Cotswolds, Moreton-in-Marsh is a vibrant market town with plenty of activities to enjoy. The Fosse Way runs through the centre of Moreton-in-Marsh; this historical Roman road stretches the entirety of the Cotswolds, making it an ideal route to explore other areas of this beautiful AONB. It also means that Moreton-in-Marsh is always full of life, with locals and visitors either passing through or stopping off to enjoy what the town has to offer.
What To Do In Moreton-in-Marsh
1. Explore Batsford Arboretum
Batsford Arboretum lies just outside Moreton-in-Marsh and is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and rare trees. Spread over 60 acres, you can immerse yourself in this natural landscape for hours on end, before enjoying a refreshment at the café and a browse around the shop and garden centre.
2. Enjoy the Shops
Moreton-in-Marsh has a number of independent shops along the high street. If you love interiors then you should head straight to Cotswold Grey, the shop is bursting with contemporary furniture and home décor. The Cotswold Snug has a great selection of home and lifestyle gifts, and Henry’s of Moreton will have everything you need for a country wardrobe.
3. Visit Sezincote House and Gardens
A unique Indian house that is a delightful surprise for visitors, Sezincote House is set within breath-taking manicured gardens featuring several pools and waterfalls. The house is built in the Mughal style architecture of Rajasthan with an impressive Orangery curving around the outskirts of the garden.
4. Discover the Cotswold Falconry Centre
Enjoy daily flying displays at the Cotswold Falconry Centre, home to a huge variety of birds such as Owls, Eagles and Hawks. Visitors have the option to book a private Owl Experience and participate in flying these special birds to their own gloved hands.
5. Enjoy the Longborough Festival Opera
During the summer, Longborough Festival Opera hosts a unique calendar of theatrical drama and orchestral music for all to enjoy. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic for the interval, finding a spot to sit and relax with a view of the rolling Cotswold countryside.
6. Explore Chastleton House
Located on the outskirts of Moreton-in-Marsh, the National Trust site of Chastleton House is one of the finest and most complete examples of Jacobean architecture. Built between 1607 and 1612, and owned by the same family until 1991, you can truly step back in time while exploring this unspoiled setting.
7. Discover the Restaurants and Coffee Shops
From coffee shops to fine dining, Moreton-in-Marsh has a wide variety of Cotswold food and drink for you to enjoy during your stay. The Beagle Bar and Brasserie, part of The Manor House Hotel, offers classic British food for breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner. ASK is the perfect Italian restaurant for family dining and Martha’s Coffee House has the most delicious cakes.
8. Visit the Wellington Aviation Museum
A small museum exhibiting a private collection of RAF memorabilia, Wellington Aviation Museum is an invaluable record of how the Second World War impacted Moreton-in-Marsh. If you want to gain an insight into the history of this Cotswold market town, it’s a great place to add to your itinerary during your stay.
9. Explore The Moreton Gallery
Founded in 2010, the art collection displayed at The Moreton Gallery is both affordable and diverse. Exhibitions include a mix of landscape paintings, ceramics, glassware, jewellery and sculpture. Centrally located on Moreton-in-Marsh high street, you can easily pop into the gallery while exploring the shops.
10. Take a Tour Around Bourton House Garden
An award-winning 3-acre garden featured on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World, Bourton House Garden is an impeccable example of creative landscape design. Take a tour around the outdoor space and you’ll discover imaginative topiary, herbaceous borders and many unusual exotic plants.
…and that’s just a start! Discover plenty more things to do in the Cotswolds over on our handy Cotswolds guide!
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