A guide to help you plan your visit
Marlborough is a picturesque, quintessentially English market town situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Located just a short walk from the College, the town centre is steeped in history, with many characterful old buildings. There is a bustling high street with a broad choice of eateries and cafes, national retail brands, designer boutiques, quirky independent stores and a twice-weekly market. The spectacular local Neolithic landscape includes the famous stone circles of the World Heritage sites at Avebury and Stonehenge and the chambered tombs at the West Kennet Long Barrow.
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Where to eat and drink
Please find links to a variety of options below. Places marked with * also offer accommodation. It would be advisable to book tables at restaurants.
The Marlborough* Pub, restaurant and accommodation
La Bobina Tapas and wine bar
Rick Stein
Ask
The Funghi Club Bistro and wine bar
The Castle and Ball Hotel*
The Kingsbury* Boutique bed and breakfast
Dan’s at The Crown Restaurant and bar
Old Chapel* Self-catering 2-bedroom house for up to 4 guests
Premier Inn*
The Farm at Avebury* Self-catering accommodation (dog friendly)
https://www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/wiltshire/castle-and-ball-hotel
https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/wiltshire/ marlborough/marlborough.html
The Bell* Freehouse, hotel, restaurant and café 9 miles https://thebellramsbury.com/
Longstones, Avebury* Self-catering accommodation (dog friendly)
The Retreat, Elcot Park* Country House Hotel & Spa (dog friendly)
Visit options for the day
Please find below a few suggestions for local places of interest. More details can be found by clicking on the place name. Please note that some require booking. Those marked with * offer accommodation.
Avebury
11 minute drive from Marlborough College. World Heritage and National Trust site: An ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of Avebury.
SN8 1RD
Cobbs farm shop
14 minute drive from the College. As well as the farm shop, Cobbs has a delicatessen, butcher and a café serving homemade food.
RG17 0SP
Horse Bookshop & Gallery
10 minute walk from the College to the other end of the High Street. Independent bookshop, art material supplier and art gallery.
SN8 1HW
Lacock Abbey and Village
35 minute drive from the College.
Historic and quintessentially English postcard village, country house, gardens and abbey.
SN15 2LG
Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort*
30 minute drive from the College.
Luxury hotel with restaurants, bars, a spa and golf course (open all year) within the estate of historic Bowood House and Gardens (open Apr - Oct).
SN11 9PQ
Ramsbury Estate
13 minute drive from the College. An international award-winning Estate that produces artisan ales and spirits along with gift ideas and hampers. Visit their shop or book a tour of the brewery and distillery.
SN8 2NN
Nearby walks
Marlborough is located within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which offers stunning walks. Click on links below for further information. The walk name will give you a description, the highlighted word ‘walk’ will take you to a map of the walk route and the post code will give you directions to the start of the walk. Length of walks can be altered at your discretion.
West Kennet Long Barrow 1 mile walk there and back.
Start: 8 mins drive from College: SN8 1QH
Silbury Hill
1 mile circular walk.
Start: 8 mins drive from College: SN8 1QH
Cherhill White Horse 2 mile circular walk.
Start: 14 mins drive from College: SN11 8UT
Avebury Stones & Scenic Trail 5 mile circular walk.
Start: 11 mins drive from College: SN8 1RF
Fyfield and Devil’s Den 6 mile circular walk.
Start: 5 mins drive from College: SN8 1RU
Savernake Forest 6 miles circular walk.
Start: 10 mins drive from College: SN8 4ND Town Walk
Roundway Hill
3 mile circular walk.
Start: 25 mins drive from College: SN10 2JD
Milk Hill 3 mile circular walk.
Start: 11 mins drive from College: SN8 4JX
West Woods 4 mile circular walk
Start: 11 mins drive from College: SN8 4DY
Barbury Castle 4 mile circular walk.
Start: 20 mins drive from College: SN4 0QH
Blue Plaque Town Walk 1 mile round self-guided history walk around Marlborough
Discover the nine blue plaques and who lived there.
