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Notice: Avebury Manor is now closed. It will reopen on 11 February 2012. Please check our opening times page for further details. During this cold weather the Museum: Barn may be closed. However, the Museum: Stables, the Shop and the Cafe are all open as usual.

World-famous stone circle at the heart of a prehistoric landscape

In the 1930s, the pretty village of Avebury, partially encompassed by the stone circle of this World Heritage Site, was witness to the excavations of archaeologist Alexander Keiller. Keiller opened the museum here to display his findings in 1938 in the old stable building of Avebury Manor where he lived.

In re-erecting many of the stones, Keiller uncovered the true wonder of one of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe. You can see his fascinating finds on display in the museum, still housed in the stables but now also in the 17th-century threshing barn, where interactive displays and activities for children bring the landscape to life.

Avebury Manor has just reopened following a major transformation for a new BBC series entitled The Manor Reborn.

Penelope Keith and Paul Martin in front of Avebury Manor © BBC

Penelope Keith and Paul Martin, presenters of The Manor Reborn

© BBC

We're reopening Avebury Manor in 2012

Avebury Manor opened its doors once more in November 2011 following a major transformation in collaboration with the BBC. Although closed at present, it reopens on 11 February 2012.

If you enjoyed the recent series of The Manor Reborn you can now buy the book to accompany the series at our online bookshop or in our shop at Avebury.

Note: Avebury Henge, the restored part of West Kennet Avenue and Windmill Hill, are in the freehold ownership of the National Trust and in English Heritage guardianship. They are managed by the National Trust on behalf of English Heritage and the two organisations share the cost of managing and maintaining the properties. The Sanctuary, which is owned by the nation, and West Kennet Long Barrow, which is owned privately, are also in guardianship and are managed by the National Trust under an agreement with English Heritage.