The Historic Market Town Of Hungerford In Berkshire, England
Hungerford is a civil parish and historic market town in Berkshire, England. It is 8 miles west of Newbury, 9 miles east of Marlborough, 30 miles northeast of Salisbury and 67 miles west of London. It is globally famous because of its strategic location in the heart of the North Wessex Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a lovely place to visit.
The North Wessex Downs, an exceptionally magnificent landscape of pastoral open downland, chalk streams and ancient woodland is spread over 668 square miles from Swindon and Reading to Devizes and Andover.
Food, Shopping And Accommodation In Hungerford
The town has retained its status as a market town with the considerable number of small commercial business and independent retailers providing a broad range of goods and services to residents and visitors alike. There is an excellent variety of eating places in the town, from fine dining restaurants and pubs to cafes and cheap eats that will satisfy everyone's taste and budget. There is also a generous number of accommodation available in and around the town of Hungerford for visitors in the area.
Things To See And Do In Hungerford
There is so much to see and do in Hungerford, and so many reasons for visitors to stay and visit this lovely, historic town. It is set amidst an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is only five minutes away from the town centre where visitors can enjoy a profusion of flora and fauna while having a relaxed stroll. Some visitors come for a glimpse of the town’s history and great antique, others for a fantastic eating and shopping experience. The North Wessex Downs AONB Team promotes the area and conducts guided tours of gardens, estates and farm, including where to buy locally produced food and drink.
The town also holds several unique annual events, such as a 3-week Arts Festival, Tutti Day, Carnival Day and an evening Victorian Extravaganza in December.

