Moretonhampstead Information Centre

08/05/2023

Dear Everyone, A huge thank you to all of those who supported the Moorcare and Moreton Information Centre Coronation Raffle. It raised the amazing amount of £525.00 which will be equally divided between them both.
The plate was won by a lovely pair of ladies from Worcestershire who come down every year to Moreton and stay in the same place because they love the area so much. The cake was won by David Hubble from North Bovey who took it to the North Bovey celebration big lunch, and share it with everybody there.

It's such a joy to live in such a caring and supportive community.

21/04/2023

Your chance to win an amazing memento of the Coronation!!
Local potter Penny Simpson, with artist Michael Edwards, have made this beautiful plate, and it is being raffled to raise money for Moorcare and the Moretonhampstead Information Centre.
The draw will take place on Coronation Day. Tickets are £1.00 and are available from the Information Centre or at the Parish Hall on the day. Second prize is a big yummy fruit cake decorated with a Coronation Theme. Please buy a ticket and support these two local causes.

20/03/2023

Moretonhampstead Information Centre is currently open Thursday - Sunday 10.00am - 2.00pm but will open for seven days a week from the end of this month. Here are some of the lovely new gifts we have this season. We look forward to seeing you.

22/12/2022

Once again a huge thank you to Moretonhampstead and to everyone who supported the Moretonhampstead Information Centre's Christmas Cake Raffle. We sold £150.00 worth of tickets !! Brilliant. The proud winner was Mike Collins, see here leaving the Information Centre with his prize.
Have a very Happy Christmas everybody, and as always thank you for your support during the year. It means a great deal

28/06/2022

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came and enjoyed our Secret Gardens event, and to all the gardeners who's hard work produced such beautiful gardens to visit. We do not have a final figure yet but it looks as if we have raised about an amazing £1900.00 towards the running costs for the Information Centre.
The atmosphere around the town, of friendship and joy of sharing gardens was fantastic It has been a great success in every way.
We are so glad that everyone enjoyed themselves and the weather wasn't to dreadful after all.

24/06/2022

This week-end is our main fund raising event of the year.

Damp Weather? Don't worry Why not join us and enjoy our Secret Gardens instead !

05/06/2022

The draw for our beautiful Jubilee Cake took place on Thursday, and the winner was Mr. Luke van Beck from Moretonhampstead. The cake was presented to him at the Jubilee Coffee morning by the cake maker, Gabrielle Jacobs.
Second prize,- a Hamper of Fruit was won by Sue Viccars and the third prize, a Family Ticket to the Miniature Pony Centre was won by Marie Wells.
A huge thank you to all who bought tickets and between you helped to raise over £200.00 for the Information Centre

03/06/2022

A really great evening on Mardon for the Jubilee Beacon. Thank you Moreton Parish Council for a smashing event that was extremely well organised.It was so good to see hundreds of people enjoying themselves once again.
Saturday there are lots of Jubilee events taking place in the town, starting with a coffee morning in the Parish Hall from 10.00.

20/05/2022

Win this Fabulous Jubilee Fruit Cake.
Tickets are £1.00 per strip from Moreton Information Centre.
Draw will take place on 2nd June 2022
List of ingredients available if wanted

10/02/2022

A date for your diary.

23/10/2021

Moretonhampstead Christmas Cards are now available from the Information Centre. Limited stocks so Panic buy NOW !!!!

28/07/2021

Thank you North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team for supporting our Summer Scarecrow Trail!

If you’re out and about near Moretonhampstead, any time soon, you might want to try and complete the 29 strong scarecrow trail - great one for the family!

It is running from TODAY (25th July) until the beginning of September.

In the photo you can see one of sets of scarecrows clothed in a North Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team coat as well as a scarecrow wearing an Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team - Ashburton coat.

If you’re interested in taking part, maps and entry forms can be found at the Moretonhampstead Information Centre, costing £4.00.

Happy searching!

24/07/2021

Here is one of the entries for this year's Moretonhampstead Scarecrow Trail which starts tomorrow 25 July and runs until beginning of September. To find out what it's called you'll have to walk the trail. Maps and entry forms cost £4.00 and are available from the Information Centre or Larry's the Newsagents and this year there are twenty eight scarecrows dotted all around Moreton. A great fun activity for all the family ! Enjoy !

24/07/2021

17/07/2021

Want to explore Dartmoor without having to drive?
The Dartmoor Explorer Bus will provide “A scenic ride across Dartmoor that will take your breath away” 🚎🚌

First Bus are operating a fantastic service, from Plymouth to Exeter, that ventures into the wilderness of Dartmoor along the way.
You can choose to cruise along, sit back, and enjoy the view or plan a more adventurous day, packed with stops, as you can hop on and off the bus all day. 😄
There are three buses a day, starting from 10:00 am until 16:00 pm. It is important to plan your day, if you’re going to be hopping on and off, as not all buses go as far as Exeter and Plymouth.

You can pick from a wide range of spots to get off at including Devon Oaks Park, Merrivale, Dartmoor Brewery, Dartmoor Prison, Powder Mills Pottery, Two Bridges, Clapper Bridge, Warren House, Greenhill Arts, Moretonhampstead Motor Museum and Exeter Cathedral!
Or if you are more confident navigating the moors or fancy a challenge, then why not try hiking up one of the many magnificent Tors we have, on the way.
There are numerous wonders and places to explore on Dartmoor so with this bus the possibilities are endless! 🚶

Tickets cost £10 per day for the first adventurer, and for any other adventurers travelling with you its £5 per day!

For more information and help planning your route check out www.firstbus.co.uk

04/03/2021

Moor Otters Arts Trail is coming to Dartmoor on the 28th May 2021! 🎉

Dates will be subject to Government restrictions lifting as outlined in the roadmap. We want to make sure that everyone is able to join the fun safely.

For those who don't know or who need a refresher, here's what Moor Otters is all about:

🦦 Moor Otters Arts Trail involves 81 stunning sculptures of otters with cubs - all designed and decorated by local and national artists – being placed around the National Park and places near Dartmoor.

💚 The trail aims to help people discover and learn more about the wild landscape of Dartmoor, all while raising money for its ongoing conservation and providing a boost for local businesses.

🗺️ There are four trails on Dartmoor, as well as the Mayflower Trail in Plymouth and several otters dotted around in towns and villages on the edge of the National Park.

🏞️ Trails are designed so people can safely explore Dartmoor on foot, bike, car or public transport and learn about the National Park as they go. There will be prizes and competitions too!

More information will be released as we get closer to the launch, so keep an eye out on our Moor Otters Arts Trail group and on our website 👉 https://www.dartmoor.gov.uk/moorotters

20/02/2021

When we are allowed out again there are lots of great circular walk for visitors to Moretonhampstead to enjoy – such as this one! The Information Centre also is the start/finish point of a stage of The Dartmoor Way, a recently waymarked 108-mile walking route that circles the Moor.