Marlborough Playground
For sports and play
It’s only one-third the size of a football pitch, but the open tarmac space of the Marlborough is impressive for Bankside. We aim to keep it that way – local people have made it clear that the Marlborough is really important as a football space, for riding wheelies and learning to skate or cycle, and as the only place you can really run and run.
The playground is nearly a hundred years old. It was first laid out in 1919 at the suggestion of Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough for children to play in. In its deeper history the area was covered in dense buildings, including two of the historic coachyards opening from Borough High Street.
Following BOST’s consultation, new goals, markings and seats were put into the Marlborough in summer 2005 – but it still needs more. BOST and local parents are currently working on a proposal to improve the Marlborough with soft surfacing, a garden area, and additional facilities for sports and play. There is more information if you click here.
