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A346 from Junction 15 M4, A4 from Chippenham
A345 from Amesbury |
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 Marlborough
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| Marlborough,
the wide High Street sweeps through this market town, excellent
as a base to discover the remains of Ancient Britain.
The markets are held
on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and there is the annual Mop Fair
in October.
Georgian and Tudor
buildings are here to be enjoyed, as the river Kennet flows
through the town. It once an important stop for stagecoaches,
and the number of inns reflect this. There was a fire in 1653,
but medieval buildings still remain today in the small alleys.
The Merchant's House, 1656, is being restored.
St Peter's and St
Mary's churches are worth a quick look, as is Marlborough
College founded in 1843, at the end of the High Street.
Tourist Information
Centre in the town..
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What
To See -
Marlborough Tourist Attractions
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 Silbury
Hill, A4 west,the
largest man made mound in Europe, rises over this area, its
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| Avebury,
A4 west, small village in the centre of an area of prehistoric
stones, famous for the the largest stone circle in Europe, nearly
a mile around, there is a small museum with a shop, Tel: 01672
539250 On the way here you can stop and see West Kennett Long
Barrow on the A4, a 5000 year old tomb which you can enter.
Further along the A4 you reach the Oldbury Horse, engraved on
the hillside, with the Iron Age Fort of Oldbury Castle, good
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| Pewsey,
south on the A345, a small village in the Vale of Pewsey, with
its statue of King Alfred, who lived there, and a White Horse
engraved on Pewsey Hill. You can also go to
Alton Barnes, turn left north of Pewsey, and follow the
Kennett & Avon Canal to the Pewsey Down Nature Reserve. |
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Wilton
Windmill, A346
south then east on A338, the last working windmill in Wiltshire
built in 1821, floodlit.  |
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| Barbury
Castle Country Park, A346
north, then B4005 towards Wroughton, then follow signs to this
Iron Age hillfort set in 150 acres with great views over the
Marlborough Downs. |
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| Crofton
Beam Engines, A346 south,
then east on small roads, takes you down to the Kennett &
Avon Canal where the steam engines pump water into the canal,
the oldest working in the world, some steam days otherwise static,
shop, etc, Tel: 01672 870300 |
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| Bedwyn
Stone Museum, Great Bedwyn,
just along from the Crofton
Beam Engines, small museum
demonstrating stonemasonry.Tel: 01672 870234 |
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Where
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High Street Marlborough SN8 1LZ
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Situated in the centre of Britain's widest high street, the Castle and Ball occupies a site where an inn has stood since the 15th century. Some of the hotel's surviving original oak timbers predate the Spanish Armada.
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Malborough Road Ogbourne St. George Near Marlborough SN8 1SQ
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The Inn with the Well gets its name from the original well set in the restaurant floor. Bullet proof glass has been used to provide a safe cover for the well, allowing you to stand on top and look down inside this original feature.
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High Street Ogbourne St George Marlborough SN8 1SL
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18th century property in quiet village location, 4 miles from intersection of A4 at Marlborough or M4 J15 at Swindon East 10 bedrooms all 1st floor ensuite, ctv, t/c dd, restaurant 7 days lunch & dinner.
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2 The Square Aldbourne near Marlborough SN8 2DU
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Overlooking the village pond, The Crown is set in the heart of historic Albourne, boasting home-cooked, locally sourced food and rustic en suite rooms. It provides real ales, a regular quiz night, and free Wi-Fi.
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Aughton near Marlborough Tel: 0844 847 1200
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Standing in its own large and secluded garden, this delightful and picturesque thatched cottage is very comfortably furnished, spacious, light and sunny. Situated in a small and peaceful hamlet between Salisbury and charming Marlborough, it provides a…...
Sleeps 4 + cot
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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9 New Road Marlborough SN8 1AH
This luxurious self-catering cottage is situated in the centre of the historic market town of Marlborough. Dating back to the early 19th century, it offers private parking and free Wi-Fi throughout.
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Days Out in and around Marlborough
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Towns near Marlborough To Visit - straight line distance:
Swindon Tourist Information (9.15 miles) Hungerford Tourist Information (9.30 miles) Lambourn Tourist Information (10.52 miles) Devizes Tourist Information (12.27 miles) |
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