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    Spectacular view of the standing stones at the Cove, Avebury in Wiltshire.
    © NTPL / Paul Wakefield
    Avebury
    near Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1RF
    Telephone: 01672 539250
    Other building  Church or chapel  Countryside  Prehistory  Holiday cottage  1943 
    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. In re-erecting many of the stones, Keiller uncovered the true wonder of one of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe. The fascinating finds from his excavations are on display in the 17th-century threshing barn and stables galleries of the Alexander Keiller Museum, where interactive displays and activities for children bring the landscape to life. The 16th-century dovecote also displays a variety of alternating interpretations throughout the year

    Don't miss
    • Walk to the Bronze Age burial mounds at Windmill Hill.
    • Visit the Lansdowne Monument and Iron Age earthwork of Oldbury.
    • Discover Avebury's buried past secrets in the museum.

    Making the most of your day
    With world-renowned experts in archaeology on the Trust team at Avebury, be sure to look out for forthcoming lectures and events of archaeological interest on the Avebury calendar. Dogs on leads are welcome

    Opening times
    Stone Circle
    Open all year Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Museum and galleries
    01-Jan - 31-Mar-10 10 - 4:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Apr - 31-Oct-10 10 - 6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 10 - 4:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Shop and Circle restaurant
    01-Jan - 31-Mar-10 10:30 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Apr - 31-Oct-10 10 - 5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 31-Dec-10 10:30 - 4 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
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    Museum, galleries, shop and restaurant closed two Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays in January; also closed 24 to 26 December. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01672 539250 Fax: 01672 538038 Email: avebury@nationaltrust.org.uk. National Trust Estate Office, High Street, Avebury, Wiltshire SN8 1RF


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Alexander Keiller Museum including Barn Gallery: adult £4.90 (£4.40), child £2.45 (£2.20), family £13.45 (£12.20), family (1 adult and 3 children) £8.70 (£7.90). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle or public transport. English Heritage members free. Stone circle free


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    Places nearby
    • Avebury Manor and Garden
    • Heelis
    • Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village
    • Stonehenge Landscape
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