Top Things to do in Marlborough
10 Things to do in Marlborough That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Marlborough, United Kingdom including Wiltshire Walks, St. George's Church, White Horse Gypsy Caravans, West Woods, Devils Den, Savernake Forest, Marlborough High Street, The Merchant's House, Wilton Windmill, Crofton Beam Engines.
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1. Wiltshire Walks
2. St. George's Church
3. White Horse Gypsy Caravans
4. West Woods
5. Devils Den
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By DaveWomble - Chippenham, United Kingdom
This is one of those deserted places with a startling piece of ancient history. A remarkable place to visit. The cap stone is enormous - I read somewhere that it is 17 tonnes - and somewhat extraordinary nested in a valley which is fairly remote from other places. If you want a special experience with stones, this is it. I walked up the steep hill from Fyfield and then back down to the Den, and then walked back along the flat (shorter distance) to the A4 a little further East towards Marlborough (SU 156 688). This is the easiest route but you’ll need wellies after heavy rain because it was flooded for a short distance.
6. Savernake Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By 5cruffy - Swindon, United Kingdom
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.
7. Marlborough High Street
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 358 reviews
Reviewed By cld802 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
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.
8. The Merchant's House
Overall Ratings
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.
Reviewed By mariv6261 - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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.
9. Wilton Windmill
Overall Ratings
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!
Reviewed By lucyh25 - Calne, United Kingdom
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 ????
10. Crofton Beam Engines
Overall Ratings
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.
Reviewed By 3DeniseH
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
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