Explore a little further
These attractions can all be found within approximately an hour's drive from Marlborough.
Connecting Wiltshire can help to plan travel options, including public transport.
Kennet & Avon Canal
The Kennet & Avon runs from Bristol to Reading with many attractions and opportunities for boat trips along its length. You can access the canal at Pewsey Wharf (6.5 miles), Hungerford Wharf (10 miles) and Devizes Wharf (15 miles)Be sure not to miss the spectacular flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill (pictured, 20 miles from Marlborough)
Hill figures
There's a White Horse hill figure in Marlborough: discover more (or all!) of Wiltshire's White HorsesTake the White Horse TrailThe oldest (perhaps 3,000 years old) is just outside the county at Uffington in Oxfordshire - 21 miles
The Great Outdoors

The North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a paradise for those looking for wide open spacesExplore Forests, Downlands and Nature ReservesOS Explorer Map 157 has it all covered
Villages, towns and cities
Villages: picture-perfect Lacock and Castle Combe have been used as locations for many films and TV showsTowns: Devizes is on the Kennet & Avon Canal with many attractions including the chance to take a tour of a brewery. Bradford-on-Avon is a honeyed riverside gem while Malmesbury and its Abbey were home to the first king of England - King Athelstan the GloriousCities: Bath, Oxford and Salisbury are all within reach for wonderful days outClick the picture to explore the Great West Way
Railway Attractions

Steam - Museum of the Great Western Railway -14 milesSwindon Railway Village - 14 milesTake a ride on a steam train at
Swindon & Cricklade Railway standard gauge heritage railway - 18 miles
Wildlife Attractions

The Living Rainforest - 27 milesCotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens - 30 milesLongleat Safari Park & House - 35 miles
Heritage Attractions

From the mystery of Stonehenge to manor houses such as Great Chalfield to the splendour of great country house estates such as Wilton House and Stourhead, history is all around usThere are many beautiful old houses, gardens and landscapes to explore in the South West - see National Trust and English Heritage for our local treasures
Great West Way
With 125 miles to explore it's worth taking the slow route between Bristol and London
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