Moreton in Marsh is located along the Fosse Way, an old Roman pass from Lincoln to the southern coast that lies just under the modern road, in the valley of Evenlode.  The town has the color of the stone that was mined in the area, a light honey yellow, much as does the American town of Sedona take on the color of the red rocks.  Moreton in Marsh was situated perfectly throughout history along the stage coach route that led from Worcester to London, and this became the hub and main resting place for the horses and the drivers.  Many of the old inns are still standing, in the middle of town.  This was the center of four regions, and it is quite easy to choose a Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire hotel in the area.

The center of town has been a thriving market place for hundreds of years, and still is to this day.  The open air market happens on Tuesdays and as in many of the towns and villages located throughout the Cotswold hills, cloth and wool clothing are popular and have been the main source of financial stability, from the Medieval times right up to the current day.   Many of the buildings date back to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.  The architectural heritage is amazing, with such historical buildings still standing as the White Hart Royal and the Curfew Tower.

Now, in modern times there are many small shops and independent boutiques, antique stores, galleries and tea houses.  The shopping malls here do not carry brand name or designer labels, just the beauty of the traditional and the classic.  All of the counties sit within the Cotwolds, which are outstandingly beautiful.  This area has become known as the Heart of England, and many parks, museums, and gardens are located within the hills, as well as the shopping in the market place and a thriving nightlife.  This quiet area has much to offer, all set withing the tranquil beauty of the English countryside.

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