Facts about Marlow and Places of interest in Marlow

Interesting Facts about Marlow

Did you know that Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein whilst living in West Street, Marlow.

Steve Redgrave, five times Olymic gold medalist was born in Marlow.

Places of Interest in Marlow

Markets

There is a small market in Dean Street on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

A monthly Farmers' Market is held on the first Wednesday of the month from 9am to 1pm in the Causeway, opposite Higginson Park . This is a friendly community affair and is made up of local farmers and food producers; the Marlow Society and the Bucks, Berks and Oxon Wildlife Trust also have a presence. Local schools are encouraged to host cake stalls.

Marlow Town Ragatta and Festival (MTRF)

The Marlow Town Ragatta and Festival takes place every year

Due to the opening of a multi-lane 2000 metre international rowing course at Dorney Lake in 2000 this meant that the Marlow Regatta organisers accepted Dorney's offer to race there instead of Marlow Town . Marlow Town decided to continue their Regatta and Festival in Marlow Town since it had been an ongoing event in the town since 1855. The new Ragatta and Festival combines a traditional rowing Regatta and its garden party ambiance with a ‘family day' of Dragon Boat and Thames Cutter racing and a concert to finish the festival off.  Add-in an increasing number each year of Trade Stands, a large and popular Craft Fair, and the ‘Marlow Showcase' and there is more to do, and see, each year.

Marlow Town

At first glance, Marlow has the allure of a modern town, although further investigation brings to light the fine period (mainly Georgian) buildings of the High Street and West Street .

Windmer Farm

In the 11th century, Marlow was ringed by monastic foundations, and the remains of a 12th century chapel and crypt still exist at Widmer Farm.

The Old Parsonage and Deanery

In St. Peter Street you will find The Old Parsonage and Deanery, which form part of the finest 14th century house in Buckinghamshire.

Marlow Place

Marlow Place dates from 1721 and once formed part of the Royal Military College before it moved to Sandhurst in 1812.

Suspension Bridge

The town's suspension bridge was built from 1829-1832 and just along the river there is an 18th century Court Garden House, which has now been turned into a leisure complex.