Location

Each has its own special character and reasons to visit

The A4, once the coach road, links Marlborough to Hungerford and Newbury. Each has its own special character and reasons to visit. Hungerford is well known for its antique shops, and the restored Kennet and Avon Canal, which provides enjoyment for many, in boats or on the tow-path.

Newbury is a market town that has evolved into a modern hub for business and shopping. The pedestrianised centre has over three hundred shops as well as many of the national brand leaders, including three major supermarkets. It is also home to the famous Newbury Racecourse.

To the north is Swindon, which offers all the amenities of a major centre. Its history is visible in the pretty Victorian parks and traditional architecture of the old town, but it too has a thriving town centre with all the shops, sports and leisure facilities, bars and restaurants you could wish for.

At St John's Park, you can catch a local bus literally at the end of the road to take you into town. The nearest train station is Bedwyn, about four miles away, where you can commute to London Paddington in about 1 hour 15 minutes, Newbury in 17 minutes and Reading in 40 minutes.

From Marlborough, the M4 is accessible via the A346 at junction 15; then you are on the road to Reading, London, Heathrow, the M25, Bristol, Bath and Wales.