Marlborough Tiles celebrates 90 years with English Garden Delft collection

Zoe Gater

Blending heritage, artistry and a love of the natural world, the English Garden Delft collection brings warmth and timeless appeal to both classic and contemporary spaces.

Marlborough Tiles celebrates 90 years of craftsmanship in 2026, with the launch of its latest collection, English Garden Delft – a beautifully hand-painted series inspired by the charm of the English countryside and the company’s rich heritage.

Set beside the River Kennet and surrounded by the rolling Marlborough Downs, the Wiltshire-based maker has long drawn creative inspiration from its natural surroundings.

The new collection captures the gentle beauty of English gardens, with motifs including sunflowers, geraniums, robins, hedgehogs and wood pigeons. Each design reflects the rhythm and abundance of the landscape that shapes daily life at the factory.

“Each motif in the collection has been carefully chosen by a member of our team. It is a true collective expression of life in Wiltshire,” says Anita Rivers, new product development manager.

Every tile tells a small, personal story – from favourite garden flowers to familiar local wildlife. A standout feature is a distinctive corner motif drawn from Marlborough Tiles’ mid-20th century archive, which nods to the past while reinterpreting traditional Delft design for modern interiors.

Artisans create each tile using the time-honoured Majolica technique, applying pigments directly onto raw glazed surfaces before firing.

This process, which the company has used since 1936, gives every tile distinctive look. No two pieces are identical, and subtle variations highlight their handmade quality.

The collection comes in two signature shades – Rosalind Blue and Sylvia Blue, named after founders Rosalind Ord and Sylvia Packard – and features a soft crackle glaze that adds character.

Each tile measures 13 x 13cm, available in chalk white or antique white base tones.

The English Garden Delft collection is available at marlboroughtiles.com.

Image © Marlborough Tiles.

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