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Peter Pan the Pantomime
16 February 2010
Our annual Pantomime in the Parish Hall
Come and enjoy a wonderful family perfomance of Peter Pan. The Moretonhampstead Variety Group w...
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About Moretonhampstead
Voted Village of the Year 2002, Moretonhampstead is an ancient market town situated on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon. It sits in the shelter of hills on three sides and the beautiful Wray valley on the fourth. Central Dartmoor is only four miles away, and no matter which road you take you cannot fail to be impressed by the breathtaking views. The town is about 15 miles from Exeter, Newton Abbot, Okehampton and Princetown and is a perfect place from which to visit the moors, the Devon countryside and the seaside.
Moretonhampstead began as a small Saxon settlement around A.D. 700. The name is derived from the original Saxon - 'Mortun' meaning 'an enclosed piece of land near the moor'. The addition of Hampstead came from one of the many Lords of the Manor much later on.
The town offers visitors’ opportunities for hiking, cycling, and pony trekking, fishing and just relaxing. Moretonhampstead boasts a variety of cafes, pubs, local shops and nearby hotels. It is a beautiful place to visit and we hope that this website helps you to find what is on offer for you.
