Discover the best top things to do in Marlborough, United Kingdom including Wiltshire Walks, West Woods, Savernake Forest, Marlborough High Street, The Merchant's House, Wilton Windmill, Crofton Beam Engines, St. Peter's Church.
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4.5 based on 153 reviews
Ignore the Postern Hill car park (busy) and head for Grand Avenue (signposted off A4 leaving Marlborough to the East at the top of the hill just past the hospital). There are so many footpaths from well surfaced through well trodden to rarely used. Try to visit the Saddle Oaks and Spider Oak at least (nearly 1,000 years old). The monument to George III is worth a short stop. There is a lovely Arboretum half way down the avenue on the right with small clumps of mainly pine varieties including Redwoods. If you visit in September/October, watch out for numerous pheasants and deer. Green woodpeckers can be seen if you're lucky. You can always find space away from other walkers. We use maps.me to find the paths and it hasn't let us down.
4.5 based on 358 reviews
I love Marlborough and the High Street is quaint yet functional with a great mix of quirky and useful shops, and lots of places to eat and drink.
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Built during the Commonwealth period, 1653 - 1656, The Merchant's House is a rare example of a middle class silk merchant's house, containing nationally acclaimed wall paintings and decorative features. The house, and its wonderful rooms, are available to tour. Visit the main panelled chamber with a limestone carved fireplace and oak overmantle and the dining room, built around 1670. There are also bedrooms, a suite of servants rooms, a study and kitchen; some of which are furnished according to a probate inventory of 1691. An outstanding destination for anyone interested in historic buildings and the craftsmanship needed to create and restore them. We also have a garden, which has been carefully recreated in the spirit of a 17th-century town house garden, and is available to tour. There is also a lovely gift shop where you can purchase a wide range of quality gifts.
Very interesting - Gordon who did our guided tour was very knowledgeable and gave us a fascinating insight into the history of this house and a additional local knowledge on how it fitted into local history - well worth the trip.
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Set high above the village of Wilton, about 9 miles south east of Marlborough in Wiltshire, Wilton Windmill is the only working windmill in Wessex and still produces wholemeal, stone-ground flour. We are open every year from Easter to the end of September on Sundays and Bank Holidays from 2pm to 5pm when the windmill building is open for guided tours. The shepherd's hut shop, serving refreshments and gifts and providing a seating area, is also open at this time, as are the loos. You can visit the Windmill at any time - there is a picnic area with breathtaking views across to the Downs and the building can be viewed from the outside. Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on a lead and pick up any mess before you leave. The Windmill is run entirely by volunteers from the Wilton Windmill Society, so please make a contribution in the donation box by the gate when you visit or make a donation here on the website when you get home. You can also get involved by volunteering or becoming a member. We hope you enjoy your visit. Please do not leave valuables in your car whilst you visit - thieves are known to operate in the area, which is a real shame, but there you go!
We had a lovely visit to the windmill with our two young children. They enjoyed exploring and looking at the old machinery and the windmill. We loved the grain store up on the stones as hadn't seen this is person before. Will definitely by coming back again to see it when it is working ????
4.5 based on 249 reviews
Crofton Pumping Station is one of the most significant industrial heritage sites in the United Kingdom and a fascinating Grade 1 listed heritage visitor attraction visitor that invites you to step into our industrial and social history and turn back the clock to a time when steam was king. The station was built in 1807-9 to supply water to the highest point of the Kennet & Avon Canal which links London and Bristol. It is a rare survivor of the technology which enabled British engineers to drain mines and supply towns and cities with water throughout the world, and has recently undergone National Lottery Heritage Fund supported conservation and visitor facility improvement work. Please see our website for more information.
We made a detour to our rainy journey from Cardiff to Banbury and stopped off at Crofton Beam Engines for a short break. And a very pleasant break it was, its a true hidden little gem which lies almost motionless but never forgotten, worlds apart from the dreary modern motorway trek.The icing on the cake was that we were blessed as it was in full steam. Parking was easy cheap and plentiful as there was a huge overflow carpark just over the road but even if it was faraway and you were soaking with rain you could soon dry out by the glow of the lovely hot boiler and workings. We arrived to be able to walk around the wonderfully kept site with its working engines, learning about the engines and their history from the very knowledgable volunteers who all share their passion for this historic pumping station and its pair of monumental engines. We were honoured to see the two beams working together during the switch over. That was a truly amazing experience. Well worth a visit and interesting for all ages. Put a huge beamish smile on mine and the missus's wrinkled old face which is still shining brightly today :D a very big Thank you to all involved, the real legends both living and dead.We had a lovely coffee in the cafe served up by friendly staff too. Planning to visit again to trace the summit level - see you soon. X
4.5 based on 63 reviews
** The Cafe in the Church will be closed until the 17th May. Access to the church will be limited to Cafe customers only. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ** Beautiful example of 15th-century church architecture with Victorian restoration. Full programme of activities run by local organisations, and community information centre. Space to hire for concerts, meetings and lectures. Tower tours available most Saturdays from Easter to early-October, and otherwise by appointment, as are guided tours of the church. All managed by a charitable Trust supported by the financial generosity and voluntary efforts of many friends
Attended a concert by the Magnificent AKs, a male voice choir, the building has excellent acoustics and is a great venue for events like this. It's been run by a Trust for 40+ years and I have to say it is beautifully kept - rather better than some of the local in-use churches! Well worth a wander round (30p for a short guide). Cake and coffee (untried) is available
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