Marlborough Town Council
 01672 512487 09:00-16:30 Mon-Fri

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Marlborough Town Council
Tel: 
01672 512487 
  E-mail us  5 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA   Weekdays 10am-4pm

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Our Green Spaces

Apple Day, 21 October 2023: four rare, new trees added to Marlborough's thriving Community Orchard.  News article here: Apple Day

Interactive Map

Interactive Map
Open an online map then click on any item for location

Marlborough Common*

Marlborough Common*
Given to the borough by King John (reigned 1196 to 1216) as pasture for livestock and used today for sport and recreation - a popular spot for dog walking with around 10 acres of open space to enjoy

Victorian Cemetery

Victorian Cemetery
A peaceful, natural environment between the Cemetery and the Rugby Clubhouse on the Common. Click the image for more details.

The Friends who look after it have been recognised by South West in Bloom for their natural, seasonal planting

Cooper's Meadow*

Cooper's Meadow*
Riverside park in the town centre

With benches, picnic tables, a children's play area (opened 2018) as well as open grassy areas for picnics, games, dog walking or just to sit and watch the ducks

Elcot Lane

Elcot Lane
Open space designated as a village green

The Green

The Green
It is believed the Saxon settlement that became Marlborough began here - now an open space surrounded by listed buildings

Jubilee Field*

Jubilee Field*
In the pretty village of Manton, this riverside open space is just under 2 acres in total with benches, play equipment for children up to 12 years old and football goalposts. Dogs welcome

Orchard Road*

Orchard Road*
There are swings and play equipment for children under 12 in this neighbourhood play area

Plume of Feathers

Plume of Feathers
Tucked away off London Road, this very peaceful small garden (formerly allotments) is leased to the Richmond Fellowship who keep it looking beautiful for everyone to enjoy

Priory Gardens

Priory Gardens
Formal riverside garden just off the High Street

Recreation Ground*

Recreation Ground*
A large open space with amenities including football pitches, a skate park and a children's play area with equipment to suit all ages from the very young through to a zipwire and other equipment for more adventurous, older kids

Skatepark

Skatepark
Located at Salisbury Road Recreation Ground, there's a decent selection of obstacles, and the surfaces are smooth and fast, making it a great place to come whether your are a beginner or more experienced skater

Stonebridge Meadow

Stonebridge Meadow
Water meadow on the eastern edge of town running alongside the River Kennet with open grass, scrub, wild and conservation areas, a wetland, reed beds, boardwalks and a pond dipping platform - a great place to spot wildlife

Ownership and management is shared with local conservation group Action for the River Kennet

Download a brochure here

St Mary's Churchyard

St Mary's Churchyard
A favourite spot for picnicking (and wedding photos!) and with great views over the High Street and beyond, St Mary's Churchyard is a redundant church yard, now a small public park

Tin Pit

Tin Pit
An open space bordering the River Og, accessed via Rabley Wood or the footpath at the end of Tin Pit (off St Martins). Currently leased for grazing, but there's a footpath open to all that leads down to the river. Stout footwear advisable - page coming soon

Wye House*

Wye House*
Wye House Garden is open until dusk all year round and is a hidden gem. The toddler's play area is currently being upgraded

Allotments

Allotments
Sites, charges and application form

Football pitches

Football pitches
Locations and hire charges

Cemetery

Cemetery
Cemetery charges & regulations

Find a burial

Hiring Charges from 1 April 2023

Hiring Charges from 1 April 2023
Click the image for hiring fees starting 1 April 2023.

For areas not listed, please contact us directly.

Hiring charges from 1 April 2024

Hiring charges from 1 April 2024
Click the image for hiring fees starting 1 April 2024.

For areas not listed, please contact us directly.

Our Services

Our Services
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What to see and do

What to see and do
Click here for other ideas of places to visit in and around Marlborough and Manton

Contact us

Contact us
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