Any comments or enquiries relating to the Town Council should be made to either the Town Clerk, the Office Manager, Mrs Sue Fry or the Civic Secretary Mrs Linda Chapman
Click here for roles and responsibilities of Marlborough Town Council.
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Since 2012 the Town Council has worked in partnership with Community Heartbeat to monitor 6 defibrillators in Marlborough and Manton. All are registered at The Circuit.
To see any of these locations on a map click the what3words links below:
Others defibrillators are also located in the town but these are not monitored by the Town Council - for example, at Tesco, The Football, Golf and Bowls Clubs and other locations. https://www.defibfinder.uk/
There are two cemeteries located side by side on Marlborough Common. The original cemetery, consecrated in 1855 as a burial ground for Preshute and the two Marlborough parishes and now known locally as the Victorian Cemetery, was closed after the current town cemetery opened in 1924. It is now a very peaceful spot with mature trees, benches, wild flowers, spring bulbs, beehives and nest boxes. A mortuary chapel built there in 1859 was consecrated in 1860, no longer standing. The main gates are on the footpath between Marlborough Rugby Club and the Cemetery drive off Frees Avenue. Click here for location
There are 11 Commonwealth War Graves in the two cemeteries - read more at our Memorials page.
Open 24 hours. Please keep dogs on leads.
friends of the victorian cemetery
In 2014 our then-Deputy Mayor, Margaret Rose, set up a voluntary group - The Friends of the Victorian Cemetery. Since then, with support from the Town Council's Grounds Team, the Friends have met regularly to clear vegetation, prune shrubs, plant wildflowers and have a general tidy-up. In 2019 a new bench was added. Their efforts have been worthwhile - entered into the Its Your Neighbourhood Category of the competition, the Victorian Cemetery has been recognised as Outstanding by RHS South West in Bloom judges. If you would like to get involved please let us know.
Ever wondered what types of tree are in the Cemetery, or how it is laid out? Download our trifold leaflet to read more and view a map.
The Town Council owns and/or maintains a number of open spaces, which include seven with dedicated play areas for children.
The maps show where you can find all these play areas. For visitors to the town the most central playground is in Cooper's Meadow. Some maps contain links to more information such as details of additional amenities. We've also included a map showing more of our open spaces where, despite not having dedicated play equipment, there is space for children to explore and invent their own games.
We hope children will enjoy using these areas. Should you have questions or encounter any problems please get in touch with us.
The Jubilee Field is at Bridge Street, Manton, between the bridge over the River Kennet and the Outside Chance public house. Click here for location map.
Bordered on one side by the River Kennet, the Jubilee Field is a riverside open space just under 2 acres in total with benches, play equipment for children up to 12 years old and football goalposts. Dogs are welcome in the field but not in the children's playground.
As well as recreation, the field has played host in the past to a duck race, a balloon race, school fund raisers and summer fayres among other events. If you would like to discuss holding an event here please get in touch..
In 1930 the land was sold to Mrs Ethel Mary Dominy with an annual tithe of five shillings per acre. Mrs Dominy made a declaration of trust to create charitable status for the land in 1936 and upon her death in 1952 the Mayor and Aldermen of the Borough of Marlborough were appointed as trustees.
A commemorative stone was unveiled on 14th November 2015 by Julie Evans who started the process of registering the open space at Elcot Lane as a Village Green in 2005, so preserving this land for all the community to enjoy.
In February 2016 members of the local community turned out on a bright half-term Monday to plant trees and shrubs - a great community project funded by the Town Council and Area Board, and all masterminded by the Elcot Lane Residents Group. Really good to see Scouts, Cubs, the Town Council Grounds Team and volunteers all working together.
The garden is tucked away off the London Road, reached via Plume of Feathers Lane (diagonally opposite the petrol station) and is currently leased to Waythrough (formerly Richmond Fellowship) and open to the public. Formerly allotments, the garden now provides seating, a pond and a fruit and vegetable garden complete with bug houses providing a space for nature. The Richmond Fellowship works towards a society that values everyone with mental health problems with the belief that recovery is possible for every individual.
In 2017 the garden was awarded an Advancing certificate from South West in Bloom as one of the Its Your Neighbourhood entries that helped Marlborough achieve its first ever Gold from the prestigious South West in Bloom competition.
Allotments
Allotments have seen an increase in popularity in recent years, as people of all ages become more interested in leisure gardening and producing their own food.
Marlborough Town Council has three allotment sites, two of which they own and one on land leased from the St John's Trust. The allotments are adminstered by Marlborough Town Council and are maintained jointly by the Council and Marlborough Allotment Association.
Elcot Lane
Situated on Elcot Lane with the benefit of a water supplyFull plot £37Split plot £18.50Starter plot £15
St John's Close
Just off Hyde Lane near Marlborough CommonFull plot £34Split plot £17
Stonebridge Lane
Off Stonebridge Lane footpath which can be accessed via London Road or St MartinsPlots are £34Split Plots are £17
If you would like to apply please fill in the application form and send it to us at 5 High Street, Marlborough SN8 1AA. For more information contact Sue Fry on 01672 512487 Mon-Fri between 10am and 4pm, or email suefry@marlborough-tc.gov.uk.
To be eligible for an allotment, residents must live within the parish of Marlborough.
In July each year artists across north Wiltshire open up their studios for you to visit, meet them and enjoy their artwork. It’s a fabulous reason for a tour around the beautiful North Wessex Downs to visit your favourite artists or to experience new or different artwork – often in the studio where it was created
Join The Merchant’s House this weekend as they welcome back Colonel Nicholas Devereux’s Regiment of Foote. The Regiment will occupy this very special house and garden, sharing with you how life would have been almost 400 years ago
Malice in Wonderland murder mystery & hog roast
The King of Hearts is dead, the Mad Hatter’s lost the March Hare, the White Rabbit is completely plastered, Alice appears to have kidnapped the Duchess’ baby, and Queenie’s on the rampage.
Dress as your favourite Wonderland Character if you like, and come and join in this fabulous event at Wilton Windmill.
A glorious way to spend a Sunday afternoon. 3-6pm
Great music variety, fabulous venue, good crowd of friendly dancers and delicious home made cakes. These events combine two of life's pleasures, dancing and afternoon tea
At Marlborough CommonGiffords Circus is a vintage village green circus that tours the UK every summer. Giffords is much more than a Circus, it’s a magical nod to old fashioned circus with a glamorous twist
True ghost stories from The Merchant's HouseSome houses whisper. This one speaks
Step into the shadows of Marlborough’s most storied home, where real encounters echo through centuries
At St Mary's Church Hall. Presented by Marlborough Folk RootsJon Wilks is a prominent fingerpicking guitarist and singer who performs traditional English folk songs and broadside ballads, often specialising in traditional folk songs from Birmingham and the wider Midlands. During his live shows, he mixes entertaining folk song performances with fascinating tidbits about the original singers and collectors that he has unearthed
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