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Marlborough

Built-up area in Wiltshire, England

Coordinates:51.421, -1.732
OS grid ref:SU 18 69
Population:8,395
Dialling code: 01672
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Marlborough is a historic market town in Wiltshire, England, set on the banks of the River Kennet and well known for one of the widest High Streets in the country, lined with attractive period buildings. It grew up in medieval times and later served as a coaching and market hub for the surrounding chalk downland.

Today Marlborough is a lively local centre with independent shops, cafés and a strong education presence through Marlborough College, while tourism and services support the economy. Its location close to prehistoric landscapes such as Avebury and Stonehenge, and to Savernake Forest, makes it a popular base for walkers and visitors interested in history and the countryside.

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Transport links

  • Southampton Airport 36.4 miles58.6 km
  • Bristol Airport 42.6 miles68.6 km
  • Pewsey Railway Station 5.7 miles9.2 km
  • Bedwyn Railway Station 6.4 miles10.4 km

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Schools in Marlborough

  • Marlborough College Independent - secondary
  • Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School Primary
  • St John's Marlborough Secondary

Local points of interest

  • Savernake Forest Forest 3.4 miles5.4 km
  • Avebury Stones Archaeological site 5.2 miles8.4 km
  • Silbury Hill Archaeological site 5.4 miles8.7 km
  • Wolf Hall Historic site 5.6 miles9.1 km
  • Burderop Park Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
  • Burderop Wood Forest 7.8 miles12.5 km
  • County Ground Stadium 10 miles16.1 km
  • Loxwell Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.4 km
  • Stanley Abbey (Wiltshire) Historic site 15.9 miles25.6 km
  • Ramridge House Estate 16.2 miles26 km
  • Durrington Walls Archaeological site 16.6 miles26.7 km
  • Stonehenge Archaeological site 17.2 miles27.7 km