Marlborough Town Council
Marlborough Town Council
Tel: 01672 512487 E-mail us 5 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1AA Weekdays 10am-4pm
Hire the Town Hall
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Calendar
| Wed Sep 30 @ 9:30AM - 11:30AM Coffee & Cake at the Jubilee Centre |
| Wed Sep 30 @10:00AM - 05:00PM Sculpture Exhibition |
| Thu Oct 01 White Horse Festival |
| Thu Oct 01 @10:00AM - 05:00PM Sculpture Exhibition |
| Fri Oct 02 White Horse Festival |
| Fri Oct 02 @10:00AM - 05:00PM Sculpture Exhibition |
| Sat Oct 03 White Horse Festival |
| Sat Oct 03 @10:00AM - 05:00PM Sculpture Exhibition |
| Sat Oct 03 @10:00AM - 01:00PM Health & Wellbeing Open Day |
| Sat Oct 03 @ 9:00PM - Marlborough Common parkrun |
| Sun Oct 04 White Horse Festival |
| Sun Oct 04 @10:00AM - 05:00PM Sculpture Exhibition |
| Mon Oct 05 White Horse Festival |
| Mon Oct 05 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM Temporary road closure - Preshute Lane (part) 08:00-17:00 |
| Mon Oct 05 @10:00AM - 05:00PM Sculpture Exhibition |
| Mon Oct 05 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PM Planning Committee Meeting |
| Tue Oct 06 White Horse Festival |
| Tue Oct 06 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM Temporary road closure - Preshute Lane (part) 08:00-17:00 |
| Tue Oct 06 @10:00AM - 05:00PM Sculpture Exhibition |
| Tue Oct 06 @ 7:00PM - Area Board Meeting |
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The Merchant's House
Guided tours, museum and special events at this 17th Century historic house in Marlborough High Street. Open Monday to Saturday, 10:00-16:00
1 to 11 October - White Horse Festival
The White Horse Festival is a classical and cross-genre Festival for the South West, bringing world-class artists and innovative programming to the beautiful countryside of Wiltshire and the surrounds.
5 September to 18 October - Sculpture Exhibition
This autumn, the garden at Avebury Manor becomes an outdoor gallery, hosting a range of beautiful sculptures and artwork set against the backdrop of colourful seasonal planting
Crofton Beam Engines
Crofton Pumping Station is one of the most significant industrial heritage sites in the United Kingdom. Built in 1807-9 to supply water to the highest point of the Kennet & Avon Canal which links London and Bristol.Open to visitors every Tuesday between 10:00-14:00 on 'work days'. Check the website for more steaming weekends and events
10 October - Little Mop Fair
The Showmen's Guild fill the High Street with fairground stalls and rides - the fun starts at midday
11 October - When Judas met John
Songs of Dylan and Lennon at St Peter'sA story of influence, envy, parody and respect performed by Irish duo Brothers Broke
Now showing....
Catch a movie at Marlborough's state of the art cinema with licensed bar and cafe
14 October - Chris While & Julie Matthews
At the Town Hall, presented by Marlborough Folk Roots.Chris While and Julie Matthews are the longest-lasting female duo in Britain and have played more than 2,500 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Their vocals and harmonies are sublime as are their concert performances. Now, 30 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever.
The best view in town
St Peters tower tours every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday through to the Big Mop Fair in October. Inside there's the Cardinal Cafe and regular exhibitions and events too. Cafe open Wednesday to Saturday
17 October - Big Mop Fair
In the High Street - opens at midday
Wilton Windmill
The only operating windmill in WessexThere's free entry to visit the site at any time.Guided tours available on Sundays from Easter to the end of September
18 October - Grimethorpe Colliery Band
The Marlborough College Concert Series is now in its 85th season. Enjoy favourite Brass Band Classics from the World’s Most Famous Colliery Band at the Memorial Hall.
22 October - Halloween and Maleficium
As Halloween approaches, and the veil between this world and the next thins, step into a world where magic and religion existed side by side, and maleficium (harmful magic) was feared. Explore the history of maleficium and discover how spells, curses, charms and the fear of the devil were woven into everyday life.
Through a fascinating evening talk followed by a candlelight tour of The Merchant’s House, uncover the fears, beliefs and superstitions of the people who have left their mark and consider why some of those beliefs still linger today.
24 to 31 October - Spooky Tours
Ten mischievous black cats are hiding throughout The Merchant’s House – and they each have a secret to reveal.
Become a Cat Detective and explore this remarkable 17th-century house on a self-guided family adventure. As you make your way through its historic rooms, hunt down the cats’ portraits and uncover ten hidden clues. Solve them all to discover the magic word that will lead you to the mysterious Witch’s Cat.
21 November - Pocket Floyd
Following their critically acclaimed show at Reading's Shinfield Theatre, Pocket Floyd perform an evening of Pink Floyd at the Kennet Valley Hall, Marlborough. The set features The Dark Side of the Moon, backed by striking visual effects. This event is supporting the SMS FOUNDATION UK (Smith-Magenis syndrome) and the Kennet Valley Hall.
27 November - Christmas Market and Lights Switch-on Event
Christmas market, street entertainment and lights switch-on - save the date!
