Awash with traditional charm, Moreton-in-Marsh boasts multifarious cosy nooks and romantic corners in which to nestle with a drink or tuck into a hearty meal, soaking up the atmosphere of the town. A great place to start, the Bell Inn (a 200-year-old coaching inn) is a must-visit, famed for being the inspiration being JRR Tolkien’s the Prancing Pony pub in the Lord of the Rings. Also offering great atmosphere, the 17th Century Redesdale Arms, the Black Bear Inn and the Horse and Groom are definitely worth a try.
Filled to the brim with cafés, tearooms and restaurants, the culinary diversity on offer in the town means there is something for every palate. For flavour-packed lunches head to the Yellow Brick Café, or for a hot drink with a big wedge of cake stroll over to Tilly's Tea House. For food throughout the day or an after-hours tipple, try out the Greedy Goose, or for treats to take back home with you for a picnic in the garden or candlelit dinner for two, venture to Blockley Village Shop or the Cotswold Food Store.