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About Marlow
Marlow developed into a thriving town from a small community situated at the side of the River Thames. It was once ringed by mainly monastic buildings belonging to a time when the order of the day was God, King and Country, this was the period between the 11th and 16th centuries, and some old building still remain from this time. The Old Deanery and Parsonage can be seen in St.Peter's Street, these form part of what was once the finest 14th century house in Buckinghamshire.
The noted Marlow Place is a handsome red brick house built in baroque style for the George II when he was Prince of Wales. It dates 1720 and later it formed part of the Royal Military College before it moved to Sandhurst.
Marlow's graceful suspension bridge built in 1836 continues to be a dominant feature of the town, beneath it is an almost endless parade of colourful water vessels, river wildlife and it is surrounded by charming Georgian houses with the spire of the parish church looming above. The church, dedicated to All Saints stands on the site of a church built in medieval times, it is a traditional English church built in the 19th century to a design by C.F.Inwood. Interestingly, both church and bridge date from the same period ideally complimenting each other.
The town remained largely unaltered throughout several periods, its real development began following the dark days of World War II,and since then it has flourished to become a graceful riverside town with a strong attraction for visitors. It is also part of the commuter belt for those with business in London.
There is an excellent shopping parade with a vast variety of shops, these include food, newsagents, arts and crafts, and antiques. A good choice of restaurants can be found, together with inns, cafe's and for those who wish to discover this part Berkshire there are excellent hotels and guest houses.
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Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Marlow
| Bisham Abbey N.S.C | (1.0 miles, 1.7 km) | Pictures |
| Cliveden | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| The Hell-Fire Caves | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Fawley Court | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Hughenden Manor | (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Chiltern Hills | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The Chantry House | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Bekonscot Model Village | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Dorney Court | (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Mayflower Barn | (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Greys Court | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Legoland, Windsor | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Aston Rowant NNR | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Black Park Country Park | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Windsor Castle | (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in MarlowAll attractions in BuckinghamshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Marlow
High Wycombe, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)
The largest town in Buckinghamshire county, and once famous for its thriving chair making industry, High Wycombe is the only town...
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Hambleden, a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction W)
Hambleden is an attractive village set in the valley of the Chilterns, close to the River Thames. It has a "Picture-Postcard" image with pretty flint and stone cottages spread out around the church.
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Bray, a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (5.6 miles, 8.9 km, direction SE)
Bray is a pretty place lying on a bend of the Thames a short distance from Monkey Island where there was once a fishing lodge belonging to the Dukes of Marlborough.
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Burnham, in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.9 miles, 9.4 km, direction SE)
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Henley on Thames, a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction SW)
Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta.
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Beaconsfield, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction E)
On arrival in Beaconsfield you are immediately struck by the spaciousness of its wide streets and the wonderful show of Victorian buildings and houses in the main street.
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Stoke Poges, in the county of Buckinghamshire (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction E)
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Sonning on Thames, a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SW)
"the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river". - Jerome K. Jerome
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Eton, in the county of Berkshire (9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction SE)
Situated just over the river Thames from Windsor, Eton is best known for its world famous ancient public school, which was...
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Nettlebed, a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction W)
Nettlebed is a lovely English village in the heart of rural Oxfordshire.
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Windsor, in the county of Berkshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SE)
Windsor, or rather Royal Windsor, is a seductive mix of history and romance with a unique atmosphere. It is a place where the...
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Great Missenden, a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction N)
Lying in a favoured position within the sweep of the glorious Chilterns, Great Missenden is an attractive village of charm and character, and was the home to Roald Dahl who wrote many of his best loved stories there.
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Woodley, in the county of Berkshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction SW)
There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the...
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Amersham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NE)
Amersham is one of those towns where with one cast of the eye, you immediately know that this is a place with a long history for...
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Bledlow, a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction NW)
This is one of Buckinghamshire most attractive villages. Anyone visiting the area could be forgiven for thinking they had seen it somewhere before because the village has been the setting for scenes in the T.V. drama Midsommer Murders. Take a close look at the Church of The Holy Trinity - in one episode this became St.Michael's church.
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All towns in BuckinghamshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Marlow Station | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| Cookham Station | (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction SE) |
| M40 Junction 4 | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction N) |
| A404(M) Junction 9B | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SE) |
| London Luton Airport | (27.1 miles, 43.5 km, direction NE) |
| Marlow to London | (28.3 miles, 45.5 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Marlow
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Marlow center |
| Crowne Plaza Marlow | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Macdonald Compleat Angler | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) |
| The Inn On The Green | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SE) |
| Ye Olde Bell | (2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction SW) |
| Holiday Inn High Wycombe | (2.6 miles, 4.3 km, direction N) |
| Danesfield House Hotel And Spa | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SW) |
| The Chequers Inn | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction E) |
| Best Western Alexandra Hotel | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction N) |
| Walton Cottage Hotel | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE) |
| De Vere Venues Uplands | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Marlow |