The Marlborough Community Area is made up of the Town of Marlborough and 25 surrounding parishes, from Avebury in the West to Baydon in the North, Shalbourne and Ham in the East and Burbage in the South.

The town of Marlborough lies in the valley of the River Kennet between the Marlborough Downs and Savernake Forest. Described by Pepys as a "pretty fair town for a street or two", it retains its unique beauty and is an ideal touring centre. The High Street is said to be the widest in England and contains a number of speciality shops, pubs and restaurants.

The ongoing restoration of the Merchant's House in the High Street offers a rare insight into the life of a middle-class businessman and shopkeeper in the 17th century.

Many of the parishes are located on the beautiful and atmospheric Marlborough Downs or around the former royal hunting forest of Savernake. However you choose to travel around the area there are vistas to wonder at and sights and details to savour.