Our Green Spaces

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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

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

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

Open space designated as a village green

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

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

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

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

Formal riverside garden just off the High Street

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

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

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

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

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

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