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Marlborough (/ ˈmɔːlbərə / ⓘ MAWL-bər-ə, [2] / ˈmɑːrl -/ MARL-) [3] is a market town and civil parish in the English county of Wiltshire on the Old Bath Road, the old main road from London to Bath. The town is on the River Kennet, 24 miles (39 km) north of Salisbury and 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Swindon. History.
About. Marlborough is situated in the picturesque rural north-east of Wiltshire. Much of its great natural beauty is environmentally protected and it offers the discerning visitor a unique blend of modern attractions and facilities.
May 1, 2023 · In the rolling chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs, Marlborough is a picture perfect town on the historic road from London to Bath. Marlborough’s High Street along this old road is broader than almost any in the country, and blends centuries old listed buildings, shops to pique your curiosity, as well as lots of options for dining, a drink ...
Marlborough is an attractive market town on the River Kennet about 10 miles south of Swindon. The town is known for its broad High Street, the second widest in England, and for its large number of attractive 17th-century buildings. The town's name is thought to come from the word 'marl', a medieval term for the chalk that underlies the town ...
Feb 20, 2024 · Situated in the picturesque rural north-east of Wiltshire, and surrounded by the stunning North Wessex Downs National Landscape, Marlborough offers a unique blend of modern attractions and rich heritage. This historic market town provides visitors with a range of enticing independent shops and chic cafes, combined with a selection of nearby walks.
Marlborough, town (parish), administrative and historic county of Wiltshire, southern England. It lies on the River Kennet in a valley of the chalky Marlborough Downs (hills). Traces of Neolithic and Roman occupation have been found in the vicinity of the Castle Mound, former site of an 11th-century royal castle.
Marlborough is a market town in Wiltshire, between Swindon and Amesbury. Marlborough retains a rustic charm with arcades, alleyways, coaching inns, half-timbered cottages and a church at each end of the high street.
