• Swindon & Wiltshire News
• Thursday December 8 2022
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Marlborough named as one of UK’s 10 Best Independent High Streets

Marlborough has been named as one of the UK’s 10 Best Independent High Streets.

In the travel section of national newspaper The Observer published on Sunday, journalist Annabelle Thorpe ranked the Wiltshire market town among the best with Ludlow in Shropshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Stockbridge in Hampshire, Wells in Somerset, Cardigan in Ceredigion, Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire, Broadway in the Cotswolds, St Ives in Cornwall and Wigtown in Dumfries and Galloway.

“A jumble of Tudor buildings, historic merchants’ houses and Georgian mansions creates a charming backdrop to an array of independent stores and boutiques, scattered along one of the country’s widest high streets,” said the report.

“Pick up foodie treats at Eversfield Organic, shop for elegant Christmas gifts at the Merchant’s House or designer dresses and accessories at Willow & Wolf and refuel with sinfully good cake and coffee at Bunce’s.”

The newspaper recommended a stay at The Marlborough, “a buzzy gastropub with rooms in the heart of town,” for those wishing to make an overnight stop.