What's Nearby?
These attractions can all be found less than 10 miles away from Marlborough.
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Savernake Forest
William the Conqueror made Savernake a Royal Forest and it still stands today, although reduced in size. It is right on the edge of town and is a Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI). One of the country's oldest trees, the Big Belly Oak, can be seen beside the A346Picnic & barbecue areas available at Postern Hill1 mile from Marlborough
West Woods
The woodland becomes very popular in late spring due to the fantastic displays of bluebells which carpet the forest floor in certain areasYou can walk from Marlborough along the ancient Wansdyke Path4 miles from Marlborough
West Kennet
One of the largest and most accessible Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain, this long barrow dates from 3650BC, and is close to Silbury Hill and part of the Avebury World Heritage Site6.3 miles from Marlborough
Silbury Hill
The largest artificial mound in Europe, believed to date from around 2400 BCClose to West Kennet Long Barrow and part of the Avebury World Heritage Site6.3 miles from Marlborough
Avebury
Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house at the heart of this World Heritage SiteDownload a walk taking in Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill6.8 miles from Marlborough
Crofton Beam Engines
The oldest working steam engines in the world still performing the job they were built to doClose to Wilton Windmill9 miles from Marlborough
Wilton Windmill
The only operating windmill in WessexClose to Crofton Beam Engines9.3 miles from Marlborough
Cherhill Down
Calstone & Cherhill Downs, Oldbury Fort and Lansdowne MonumentFrom the road you see the white horse and monument - but it is worth a climb to discover Oldbury Iron Age hill fort and some stunning viewsJust under 10 miles from Marlborough
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