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Things to do in Marlow

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

Marlow is an attractive and historic town with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as rail and bus connections for sightseeing further afield.

What is there to see?

There are many historic buildings, including Marlow House, built around 1721 for the first Earl of Portsmouth and TS Eliot's house at 31 West Street, The house the poet Shelley lived in for about a year from March 1817 is adjoining Sir William Borlase's School It was during this time that Shelley wrote his 'Revolt to Islam', while Mary Shelley finished 'Frankenstein', which is probably one of the most famous books written. In West Street,The Ship Pub is a 16th-century building constructed with ship's timbers, which can still be seen. Marlow suspension bridge (by W Tierney, the same engineer who constructed the bridge between Buda and Pest in Hungary) is a focal point in the town.

What can I visit?

Millennium Maze in Higginson Park was built to celebrate the millennium. It is a multi-coloured brick path, laid in the grass and covering an area of about 22 metres diameter

Is this place famous for anything?

Marlow was famous for its fine needlework as well as for its lace, and part of the trousseau for Queen Victoria's eldest daughter was made here.

Do any famous people live here?

The poet T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) lived at 31 West Street for a.short time towards the end of the 1st world War. A plaque on Bampton House (100 High Street) commemorates the internationally acclaimed artist Edward J Gregory, most famous for his painting Boulters Lock - Sunday Afternoon, which took seven years to complete.

Insider Information

Thames Lawn', is an 18th century building, originally with three storeys, and its main claim to fame was as home to James Bond's 'M' in the movie 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service'.

Is there a market day?

Marlow holds a small market every Saturday morning in the Dean Street Car Park. This is a small market with a few stalls selling things such as fruit and veg and flowers. There is also a farmers market held on the first Wednesday of the month down near the bridge. This market sells meats, cheeses and a lot of local produce so is well worth a visit. Nearby High Wycombe has a regular market on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and sells lots of different things from groceries and clothing to net curtains and sweets.

Is there a public swimming pool?

Court Garden Leisure Complex, Pound Lane, Marlow, SL7 2AE, Tel: 01628 405200.
Opening Hours: Open 7 days a week, 9am-10pm
Alternative: No

Is there a tourist office?

Marlow Tourist Information Office, 31 High Street, Marlow, SL7 1AU, +44 (0) 1628 483597 (24 hour answering service)

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

Harleyford Golf & Country Lodge, Harleyford Estate, Henley Road, Marlow. Tel: 01628 487878. Visitors welcome


Eating and Drinking in Marlow

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Budget restaurant

Pips – sandwiches to eat in and take away. Great for picnics. Approx 10 mins walk from the river
Address: 4-5 / Anglers Court, 33-34 Spittal Street, Marlow
Contact Details: Telephone: 01628 472828

Moderately priced restaurant

The Chequers and /or Zizzi
Address: The Chequers, 51-53 High Street Marlow SL7 1BA. Zizzi, 76 High Street, Marlow, SL7 1AQ
Cuisine: The Chequers serves hot and cold pub food, including sandwiches and wraps. Zizzi serves Pizza and Pasta from £6 for a main course

Upmarket restaurant

The Compleat Angler
Address: Macdonald Compleat Angler, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1RG
Atmosphere: A 5* restaurant for special occasions. Modern British heritage food with its own riverside terrace
Contact Details: Tel: 01628 890200


Shopping in Marlow

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Supermarket

Waitrose
14-22 West St, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2NE
Opening Hours: Monday-Weds - 08.30 - 19.00 Thursday 08.30 - 20.00, Friday 08.30 - 21.00, Saturday 08.30 - 19.00 and Sundays 10.00-16.00

Supermarket

Sainsburys Local
27 High St, Marlow, SL7 1AU

Supermarket 3

M&S Simply Food, 20-26 Spittal St, Marlow

What other shops are there??

There is a good range of general shopping here.


Practicalities at Marlow

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Mooring

Marlow isn’t the easiest place to find a mooring but the best moorings are found downstream of the lock. There are reasonably priced moorings above the bridge on the right hand bank, which can be paid for in the leisure centre. Public mooring is also available at Higginson Park and adjacent to Gossmore Lane. To get to the town you need to walk along the Thames path from the mooring to reach the High Street.

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

The next nearest pump out is at Hurley Lock, after Henley and before Marlow.

Are there any public waste bins here?

There are public waste bins at Temple Lock

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

No

Is there a bank?

Barclays Bank PLC, 10 High Street, HSBC, 46 High St, Marlow, Halifax, 5 High St, Marlow, NatWest, 7 High Street, Marlow

Is there a post office?

48 Oaktree Road, Marlow, SL7 3EE

Is there a doctor?

The Doctors' House, Victoria Road, Marlow, Bucks., SL7 1DN, Tel: (24 hours) 01628 484666 - the practice is a partnership of eleven doctors practising in a purpose built surgery in Victoria Road. Reception hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm, Saturday 8.30am - 10.30am.
Morning and afternoon surgeries are held each weekday. Saturday morning surgery between 9.00am and 10.00am is strictly for urgent consultations.

Is there a dentist?

Bridge Dental Surgery, 32 Station Road, Marlow, Bucks., SL7 1NE, Tel: 01628 474044
Broomhurst Dental Surgery, Cromwell Gardens, Marlow, Bucks., SL7 1BG, Tel: 01628 482462 Marlow View Dental Practice, 55a Glade Road, Marlow, Bucks., SL7 1DQ, Tel: 01628 483531

Is there a pharmacy?

Boots the Chemist, 4-5 Market Square, Marlow, SL7 3HH. Tel: 01628 482875. Glade Pharmacy, Victoria Rd, Marlow. Tel: 01628 482078

Is there a taxi company here?

APT Private Hire, 237 Marlow Bottom, Marlow. Tel: 01628 890 808. Local Cars 21 Newfield Gdns, Marlow. Tel: 01628 440955

Can I get internet access here?

Marlow Library, Institute Road, Marlow, Bucks., SL7 1BL, Tel: 01628 486163. Also, the Tourist Information Centre at 31 High Street offers free internet use for half an hour sessions

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