Choose from a brewery & distillery tour, a bespoke gin experience, meet the makers or immerse yourself in the full Ramsbury experience. The estate farm also produces food and rapeseed oil.
Approx. 4 miles/9 minutes from Marlborough High Street
One of the oldest steam breweries still in existence, Arkells has been brewing ale every week since 1843. Hand crafted beer with all natural ingredients: take the tour of the brewery and find out what's behind the beer.
Approx. 16 miles/30 minutes from Marlborough High Street
A vineyard in the Wiltshire countryside producing red, white and sparkling rose wines - sign up to find out about future vineyard tours.
Approx. 16 miles/30 minutes from Marlborough High Street
Are you a local producer within a 30 minute journey of Marlborough and would like to be added to this list? Please let us know
Written on .
HOTELS, PUBS WITH ROOMS, AND BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION
In OR NEAR MARLBOROUGH
THE BEAR
Located in the High Street. Pub with 12 rooms; 8 ensuite, 2 family rooms, 2 bubble rooms with shared facilities
Courtyard cafe and evening meals in restaurant. There may be live music in the evenings 1 High Street, Marlborough SN8 1AA | 01672 512134 | http://www.thebearmarlborough.com
Located in The Parade, just off the High Street. Pub with 7 rooms, all ensuite. There may be live music in the evenings 5 The Parade, Marlborough SN8 1NE | 01672 560328 | https://www.facebook.com/TheLambMarlborough
10 minute drive away. Three overnight narrow boats and one day boat: dog friendly Honeystreet, Pewsey SN9 5PS | 01672 851166 | https://www.honeystreetboats.co.uk
Salisbury Road Premier Inn | Jennings Road SN8 4WL
Subway | inside the Budgens store at BP Petrol Station, SN8 4FD
Written on .
{Play}
For loading and unloading passengers on the High Street, coach drivers may use the bay on the south side of the High Street. Just after The Polly Teamrooms, this is a long bay with a bus stop next to Top Bag (SN8 1LW): where possible, coaches should use the rear portion of the bay adjacent to The Jubilee Centre. Note, this bay is not for parking. Instead, drivers should then progress to George Lane car park (SN8 4BX - left and left again at the top of the High Street) where they will find three large bays and one half bay. Please note that the coach park is adjacent to Marlborough Mobility, and public toilets and a Visitor Information Point are nearby so passengers may prefer to disembark here. Drivers should avoid using the bus stop bays on the north side of the High Street, outside Gail's Bakery (formerly Lloyds Bank).
Please see the map for bus stop, parking, tourist information and public toilets.
Great West Way is a 125-mile touring route between London and Bristol based on ancient routes, roaming through idyllic countryside, quaint villages and elegant towns.
Marlborough is ideally situated on this route, and in the days of coach and horses was an important stop on "The King's Road" as attested by diarist Samuel Pepys, who stayed at the Hart in Marlborough on 15 June 1668. He wrote... “a pretty fair town for a street or two” giving mention to “their houses on one side having their pent-houses supported with pillars, which makes it a good walk”. Historians continue a discussion as to which White Hart he may have referred, but you'll find a commemorative blue plaque at the side of 114 High Street.
Read what local hero Jeremy York, Constable of St Peter's, has to say about this route here
We hope our ideas of what to see and do will help our visitors make some happy memories in our corner of Wiltshire.
Markets are held in the High Street every Wednesday and Saturday. There is a good mix of stalls: fruit & veg, artisan breads, cheeses, olives, flowers, clothing, tools, household goods, garden furniture and lots more. The only exceptions are when the road is closed for large events such as the Mop Fairs, if public holidays fall on market day, or in the case of very severe weather.
There are many cafes, pubs and restaurants where you can eat outside in fine weather, with a mix of High Street and independent shops. There's a cafe and craft shop as well as occasional exhibitions inside St Peter's Church too. But there's more to Marlborough than the High Street. Seek out Hughenden Yard, Hillier's Yard, Kingsbury Street, The Parade, Kennet Place and London Road. Overall there's a great mix of national retailers, independent shops, galleries, antiques, cafes, restaurants and pubs. A good number of shops are open on Sundays, usually between 10.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Watch our videos for a taste of what our independent retailers have to offer
These attractions can all be found within approximately an hour's drive from Marlborough.
Connecting Wiltshire can help to plan travel options, including public transport.
EXPLORE WILTSHIRE app: explore local history and discover Wiltshire's rich cultural heritage, featuring information about historical landmarks, cultural sites and significant events that have helped to shape Wiltshire's landscape, and trails. The free, easy to use location-aware app, also includes historic photos, engravings and information from the archives. The app features Bradford on Avon, Chippenham, Cricklade, Devizes, Marlborough, Pewsey, Salisbury and Warminster, plus a link to the Explore Malmesbury webpage.With interactive maps, walking trails, hunts and challenges; plus photographs, audio and visual clips, people can explore in an exciting way, from a quiet walk to families looking to have a fun, entertaining experience discovering new hidden treasures in our towns.
The Kennet & Avon runs from Bristol to Reading with many attractions and opportunities for boat trips along its length. You can access the canal at Pewsey Wharf (6.5 miles), Hungerford Wharf (10 miles) and Devizes Wharf (15 miles)Be sure not to miss the spectacular flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill (pictured, 20 miles from Marlborough)
There's a White Horse hill figure in Marlborough: discover more (or all!) of Wiltshire's White HorsesTake the White Horse TrailThe oldest (perhaps 3,000 years old) is just outside the county at Uffington in Oxfordshire - 21 miles
St Peters tower tours every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday through to the Big Mop Fair in October. Inside there's the Cardinal Cafe and regular exhibitions and events too. Open Thursday-Sunday
Crofton Pumping Station is one of the most significant industrial heritage sites in the United Kingdom. Built in 1807-9 to supply water to the highest point of the Kennet & Avon Canal which links London and Bristol.Open to visitors every Tuesday between 10:00-14:00 on 'work days'. Check the website for steaming weekends and events
Jamie Cochrane – PianoPraised for playing of “delicacy and vigour” with “great clarity,” Jamie Cochrane is equally at home as a concerto soloist, song accompanist, and chamber musician
Join Head Gardener Garry Munford for a guided tour of the beautiful Avebury Manor Garden. Garry will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain how his team is working to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate
You are invited to an evening of stunning a cappella harmonies and laugh out loud fun with these two fine groups of men. Be prepared to sing, laugh and maybe shed a tear or two as they present a tuneful celebration of the 21st Century bloke.
Join Head Gardener Garry Munford who will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain the exciting new developments as his team work to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate
Join Head Gardener Garry Munford who will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain the exciting new developments as his team work to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate
Join Head Gardener Garry Munford who will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain the exciting new developments as his team work to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate
The Three Inch Fools return to Avebury this summer for another epic night of mayhem as they perform their new, fast-paced, musically driven, medieval adventure
Join Head Gardener Garry Munford who will share his knowledge of the garden's long history and explain the exciting new developments as his team work to adapt this fully organic garden to the changing climate
Marlborough Town Council
