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Situated at The Recreation Ground, St Margaret’s Mead, Marlborough SN8 4BA.  Also accessible on foot via the Salisbury Road entrance to the Recreation Ground.

The building is available to hire by room at £18/hour.  There's a small car park (12 spaces), an accessible lift to all floors and free WiFi.

See the hiring form for more details and terms & conditions.

Hiring form and charges 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027   |   Word format

To make a booking in the first instance please contact Sue Fry on 01672 512487 or email suefry@marlborough-tc.gov.uk to discuss your requirements and availability.  

Facilities include:

Main/sports hall - with badminton court and large wall mirror - for indoor games, exercise classes or parties

First floor - social area with seating, a pool table and table football, a large screen TV and computers (free WiFi)

First floor - kitchen equipped with fridge freezer, cooker (separate oven & hob), microwave and dishwasher with a serving counter through to the coffee bar area

First floor - coffee bar area (with a serving counter through to kitchen)

Lower floor - meeting/classroom with large screen TV.  Includes basic tea & coffee making facilities

Lower floor - changing rooms with accessible shower and toilet

Tables and chairs available to hire

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The Marlborough Times and Wilts and Berks County Paper - Saturday, October 11th, 1902

The four lights of the bay are occupied by the arms of the Rulers of this country who granted the charters to Marlborough, namely, King John, A.D. 1204; King Henry IV, A.D. 1408; Queen Elizabeth, A.D. 1576; and Cromwell.  

It will be noticed that the arms of King John consisted of the three lions of England.  By King Henry IV's time the arms had been changed to incorporate France, and comprised the lions of England quartered with the fleur-de-lys of France.  The latter had, in Queen Elizabeth's time, changed to what is known heraldically as France modern, that is three fleur-de-lys.  This shield also gives a harp for Ireland and a lion rampant, ducally crowned, for Wales.  An exact copy is given of the seal adopted by Cromwell within ten days of the execution of Charles I.  It consists of the cross of St. George in two quarterings, saltaire of St. Andrew (the arms of Scotland) in another quarter, and the harp of Ireland, in the centre being a lion (the arms of his family).  

Above these are the arms of the Borough of Marlborough, which are thus described by Waylen:- "Per Saltire, Gules and Azure; In chief, a Bull passant, Argent, armed Or: in fess, two Capons, Argent: In base, three greyhounds courant in fale, Argent.  On a chief, Or, a pale charged with a Tower triple-towered, Ox; between two Roses, Gules.  Crest - On a wreath, a Mount, Vert, culminated by a Tower triple-towered, Argent.  Supporters - Two Greyhounds, Argent."  It would be difficult to imagine any method by which the realities of our national and municipal history could be more vividly brought home to the minds of the rising generation than by spending half-an-hour in viewing these heraldic devices and in listening to a description of them by someone qualified to convey the necessary information.

Source: Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre

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This beautiful Victorian building is the focal point of the charming High Street in Marlborough, a quintessentially English market town nestling in the Kennet Valley and undulating Marlborough Downs. 

Construction for the current Town Hall was begun during Queen Victoria's reign and completed by C.E. Ponting, and the building was opened in October 1902 after Edward VII came to the throne. Now Grade II listed, it was built in the Dutch style which was very popular with the Edwardians. The Mayor's Parlour and the front windows were added to enclose the front staircases at a later date. The exterior was given a complete makeover in 2004 for the 800^th anniversary of the Town's Charter. It stands on the same site as previous Town Halls built in 1793 and 1867.

There is a ramp at the front entrance for wheelchair and pushchair access, a lift to first floor, a hearing loop and free WiFi.

The Court Room

The Court Room was used as a magistrate's court with prisoners housed in the cells in the basement.. In those days, they would be brought up into the Court Room through a hatch in the floor (which is still there). Nowadays, it is more likely to be used for public sales and wedding ceremonies. It is a light, airy, high-ceilinged room on the ground floor with front doors opening onto a wide sweep of steps - perfect for wedding photos. There is a ramp for wheelchair and pushchair access. Names and dates of former Mayors are carved on the wall above the magistrate's bench. 

The Council Chamber

Portraits of Marlborough's past Mayors line the walls of this intimate panelled room where the Town Council hold their Committee Meetings. There is a large stained glass window depicting the arms of the old Borough. Lord Ailesbury presented the Mayor's chair for the Council Chamber in 1901. The room is available to hire for intimate wedding ceremonies, conferences and private meetings. Maximum capacity: 30 people. 

The Assembly Room

The Assembly Room is on the first floor, accessed by its grand staircase and with an adjoining bar. This is an imposing room with chandeliers, painted vaulted ceiling and a balcony with a magnificent view of the famous wide sweep of the High Street. It is used today for receptions, parties, film shows, plays and official civic events. There is a curtained stage equipped with audio/visual equipment and a cinema sized screen, and there is a lift from the ground floor. The Assembly Room seats up to 150 on round or long tables and has an adjoining kitchen for you or your caterers to use. 

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