Moreton - Moreton visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Moreton' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Dorset.

The tiny village of Moreton lies on the River Frome eight miles east of Dorchester in rural Dorset. The village is famous as the birthplace of T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), and mentioned by Thomas Hardy as the 'vale of the great dairies'. The village focusses around the Georgian home of the Frampton family, who have lived here since the 14th century. James Frampton played a role in the Tolpuddle Martyrs incident in the 1800's.

Moreton - Tourist Attractions

• Lawrence of Arabia Grave - found within the grounds of Church of St Nicholas and St Magnus church.
• Church of St Nicholas and St Magnus - with windows engraved over a 30 year period by Sir Laurence Whistler.
• Tea Rooms - also acting as in impromptu museum to the burial of Lawrence of Arabia, with pictures and the estate bier (coffin trolley).
• Moreton Gardens - originally laid out in 1742, with various ornamental beds, fountains, ponds and other delights.
• Moreton Stables & Equestrian Centre - book a horse ride around the local countryside.
• Moreton Ford - one of the widest fords in England.
• Bovington Tank Museum - housed nearby in Bovington, great for boys.
• Dorchester - all the delights, museums and shops of the capital of Dorset, just 7 miles west.
• Weymouth Beach - 12 miles from Moreton, long sandy beach with access to the South West Coastal path, Jurassic Coast and Portland Bill.

Road: Moreton is just off the B3390, south of the A35 between Dorchester and Poole.
Train: Moreton Station and Wool Station