The Blue Boar first opened its doors in 1721 in what is now a Grade II listed building with parts dating back to the 17th Century. The pub been the hub of the community for centuries and was linked to the 101st Airborne Easy Company (Band of Brothers), who were based in Aldbourne in the run up to D-Day. It was then frequented by officer
The Blue Boar first opened its doors in 1721 in what is now a Grade II listed building with parts dating back to the 17th Century. The pub been the hub of the community for centuries and was linked to the 101st Airborne Easy Company (Band of Brothers), who were based in Aldbourne in the run up to D-Day. It was then frequented by officers; enlisted men had to use the Bell Inn - no longer a pub. In the 1970s the pub saw a brief name change as it appeared as the Cloven Hoof in The Dr Who series Daemons
Miles and Kay became the 32nd Blue Boar tenants in December 2022 with Phil continuing his 40 years of pulling the pints as head barman
Aldbourne is a village about 6 miles north-east of Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, in a valley on the south slope of the Lambourn Downs – part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There is much to see in around Aldbourne including evidence of prehistoric activity on the chalk downs including a barrow cemetery
Aldbourne is a village about 6 miles north-east of Marlborough, Wiltshire, England, in a valley on the south slope of the Lambourn Downs – part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There is much to see in around Aldbourne including evidence of prehistoric activity on the chalk downs including a barrow cemetery north-west of the village and a Bronze Age cross dyke to the north
St. Michael’s Church which dates back to the 11th century sits in the middle of the village and like the Blue Boar pub looks in on to what must be one of the prettiest village greens in the area.
Aldbourne is an ideal location for walkers, runners, horse riders and cyclists to enjoy the many footpaths and byways which criss-cross the surrounding hills.
The Blue Boar provides the perfect surroundings to rehydrate after exploring the village and surrounding countryside – however energetically you decide to explore!