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Sir Brian Mussell and Chris McHugh outside their Polly
Tearooms in Marlborough, one of the individual shops
offering refreshment and goodies
Some of the attractions that bring visitors to Marlborough are far older
than the town itself. The ancient stones of Avebury and Stonehenge,
for instance, or the stunning Savernake Forest and the Marlborough
white horse at Granham Hill. These jewels in the Wiltshire landscape
make Marlborough’s historic streets seem almost modern by comparison.
But whether visitors have clattered into its famously wide High Street in
horse-drawn carriages en route from Bristol to London, or using today’s
transport, the welcome is the same.
In the modern era, when many high streets, lined with identical shops,
look alarmingly similar, Marlborough has many independent retailers,
making the shopping experience unique. There are wonderful cafés,
restaurants, wine bars and pubs to refresh travelers and shoppers, with
outside seating at many of the cafés. Locals know that Marlborough is the
place for foodies who demand fresh, top-quality ingredients. You can buy
them at the town’s delicatessens, grocers and award-winning butcher, and at
the markets held on Wednesday and Saturday, a privilege granted by King
John back in the 13 th century. Both the elegance of the wide High Street,
and the narrow, evocative alleyways, make shopping in the town a happy
experience.
Currently taking centre stage on the green is the town’s magnificent 30foot
high Christmas tree. ‘The town looks absolutely beautiful with the
new Christmas lights,’ says Marlborough’s Mayor, Cllr Mrs Peggy Dow. ‘A
week after we turned on the lights in November, we had another ceremony
to turn on the Christmas tree lights, accompanied by carol singing and
mince pies. We also announced the winner of the Citizen of the Year
award, and children from the local schools held a carol competition.
‘The Christmas lights make it such a joy to drive into town,’ she adds.
‘With the little boutiques and alleyways, it’s a beautiful and unusual place
to shop for Christmas. It’s special at any time of the year.’
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MARLBOROUGH
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