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Avebury
Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site. NOTE: Avebury Manor is currently closed for restoration work.
Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RD
Opening times for 18 July 2025
Asset Opening time Stone Circle Dawn - Dusk Alexander Keiller Museum 10:00 - 17:00 Avebury Manor house Closed Avebury Manor garden 10:00 - 17:00 National Trust shop 10:00 - 17:00 Cobblestones second-hand books 11:00 - 16:30 Circles Café 10:00 - 16:30 MTWTFSS3012345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031123OpenPartially openClosedAlexander Keiller Museum
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £7.20 £6.50 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.60 £3.25 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £17.90 £16.25 Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) £10.80 £9.75 Group (Adult 18+) £6.18 Group (Child 5-17) £3.09 Avebury Manor Garden
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £7.20 £6.50 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.60 £3.25 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £17.90 £16.25 Family (1 adult + up to 3 children) £10.80 £9.75 Group (Adult 18+) £6.18 Group (Child 5-17) £3.09 Stone Circles tour
Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £6.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £3.00 Group (Adult 18+) £5.70 Group (Child 5-17) £2.85 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
- Bookshop
Cobblestones second-hand books is located by the High Street car park. A large range of books are available to purchase and we always welcome donations of pre-owned books.
- Café
Circles Café can be found in the Old Farmyard and serves a range of light lunches, pastries, cakes and drinks.
- Car park
The main car park is located to the south-west of the village on the A4361. Sat Nav users please use the postcode SN8 1RD Blue Badge parking can be found in the High Street. Sat Nav users please use the postcode SN8 1RF
- Dogs allowed
Dogs are welcome everywhere in Avebury, apart from Circles Café, as long as they are on a lead and under control.
Dogs allowed - more information- Guided tour
There are guided tours of the stone circles and henge most days, subject to volunteer availability (please ask at the Visitor Reception in the Old Farmyard).
- Shop
The National Trust shop can be found in the Old Farmyard, with a wide range of gifts, souvenirs, plants and local products.
- Toilet
There are toilets with disabled access and baby changing behind the Visitor Reception in the Old Farmyard. There are also toilets available in the High Street during the summer season.
Blue Badge parking/drop-off point. Accessible toilets. Stone circle partially accessible. Avebury Manor Garden, Alexander Keiller Museum, shop and café accessible.
- Accessible route and/or map
Please ask at Visitor Reception in the Old Farmyard for an accessible route map.
- Accessible toilet
There are accessible toilets in the Old Farmyard. Accessible toilets are also available in Avebury High Street during the summer season.
- Braille (guide or menu)
There are braille guides available, please ask in Visitor Reception.
- Induction loop
Induction loops at all visitor points across the site.
- Level access to food outlet
There is level access to Circles Café.
- Level access to shop
There is level access to the National Trust shop.
- Level access/terrain
Two sectors of the stone circle have level access. Avebury Manor Garden has level access routes.
- Powered mobility vehicle available
A Tramper mobility scooter is available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Ask at Visitor Reception upon arrival.
- Seating available
There is seating available across the site (but not in the stone circles).
- Steps/uneven terrain
Some areas of the stone circles and henge have steps and uneven terrain and we advise visitors to wear appropriate footwear, particularly after wet weather.
- Wheelchairs available
Wheelchairs are available to borrow. Ask at Visitor Reception or any member of staff.
- By road
6 miles west of Marlborough on the A4361. Our main car park is a short walk from the stone circle and our facilities in the Old Farmyard
Parking: Pay and display car park: Exact cash required or payment by card in the Visitor Reception in the Old Farmyard. For pricing see Prices page on website. Overnight parking prohibited. Please respect the community and do not park on the village streets. The car park is open from 9am-6pm. Please do not leave any valuables in your car - thieves target tourist spots like Avebury.
Sat Nav: Sat Nav users please use the postcode SN8 1RD to find our main visitor car park. what3words: ///trade.engraving.teacher
- On foot
Ridgeway National Trail
- By train
Pewsey; Swindon
- By bus
Avebury is well served by two bus routes. Stagecoach Bus 49 (between Swindon, Devizes and Trowbridge) passes through Avebury twice an hour from Mon-Sat and hourly on Sundays. Passengers can also travel from Calne and Marlborough on the No. 42 service run by the Swindon Bus Company (check timetable before travelling). Plan your route via connectingwiltshire.co.uk. There is a £1 discount on entry to the manor and museum for those who travel to Avebury by bus. Please show a valid ticket or a bus pass when buying tickets.
- Cycling
NCN4 and 45
- Travel sustainably to Avebury
If you would like more information on travelling to Avebury by bus, train, bike or on foot, visit our sustainable transport webpage.
Planning your visit
Events at Avebury
From guided tours and walks to garden celebrations, take a look at upcoming events and activities at Avebury.
Outdoor theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream
See Shakespeare's most iconic comedy this summer, performed on the South Lawn of Avebury Manor Garden.
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Accessibility information for Avebury visitors
At Avebury we do everything we can to make sure everyone can enjoy their time. If there is anything else you need to know please do get in touch on 01672 539250.
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Visiting Avebury with your dog
Avebury is a two pawprint rated place. With miles of space to explore, dogs love walks at Avebury. Find out where they can go and where to find water bowls and treats.
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Tours and group visits
Groups visits and tour parties are very welcome at Avebury and there are some steps you need to take before you visit.
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Plans for the future
Project
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Reopening Avebury Manor
Avebury Manor was badly damaged in January 2024 following storms and widespread flooding in the local area. The manor is still closed while essential repairs are carried out.
Highlights
World Heritage Site
Internationally significant complex of prehistoric monuments, which demonstrate Neolithic and Bronze Age ceremonial and mortuary practices between 3700–1600 BC
Stone circles and henge
The largest stone circle in the world with other monuments within it including a cove and two stone circles, surrounded by a huge henge bank and ditch.
West Kennet Avenue
Stone avenue leading from the Avebury stone circle south-west towards the Sanctuary monument. You can still walk along the first 800m of this ancient route.
Avebury Manor and Garden
A 16th Century manor house refurbished in the styles of different historical periods, reflecting the lives of past residents. Distinctive formal garden.
Alexander Keiller Museum
A small museum of international significance, housing finds from across the Avebury part of the World Heritage Site (contains human remains).
Great Barn and Dovecote
A 17th Century thatched threshing barn, which now houses the Visitor Reception. Just outside the barn is the 16th Century dovecote, built from sarsen stone.
Shopping
Shop filled with treats for the home and garden, seasonal plants, local produce and gifts. Cobblestones second-hand bookshop has a wide range of books for sale.
Eating
Circles Café has seating inside with a view over the stone circle from the first floor. Serves light lunches, pasties, cakes and hot drinks. There are picnic tables outside.
Things to see and do
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Exploring the stone circles at Avebury
Visiting Avebury and the surrounding landscape is a unique experience. The area contains multiple Neolithic and Bronze Age features including the largest stone circle in the world which you can enter and explore.
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Things to do in Avebury Manor
Avebury Manor was damaged by flooding in January 2024. Essential repairs are being carried out and we aim to reopen the house for Christmas 2025.
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Things to see in the garden at Avebury Manor
The garden is arranged as a series of 'rooms', each with an individual character. The garden is open all year so you can explore every season. With herbaceous borders, topiary and an orchard, it’s an ideal place to relax.
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Visiting the museum and Old Farmyard
Discover artefacts from archaeological excavations in the museum. Step inside the large threshing barn and see the 16th-century dovecote near the wildlife pond.
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Family-friendly things to do at Avebury
With plenty of space, fresh air and history all around, Avebury is a perfect place to bring the family, whatever the time of year.
Spotlight events
Take a look at upcoming events and activities at Avebury.
Outdoor theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream
See Shakespeare's most iconic comedy this summer, performed on the South Lawn of Avebury Manor Garden.
Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden
Join a tour of Avebury Manor Garden to learn about its history, seasonal highlights, plus tips for your own garden.
Avebury foraging workshop
Discover nature's wild food secrets on a foraging course with forager-herbalist Fred Gillam from The Wild Side of Life.
Top trails
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Around Silbury Hill
This walk circles the base of Silbury Hill, affording a real sense of scale of this important prehistoric structure, part of the World Heritage Site of Avebury.
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Avebury Ridgeway walk
Starting at the heart of the World Heritage Site, this walk takes you through the remains of the largest stone circle in the world and along ancient roads into rolling chalk downland.
Eating and shopping
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Eating and Shopping at Avebury
The Circles Café serves lunches, cakes, snacks and drinks. Visit the National Trust shop for sustainable products and gifts, or browse Cobblestones second-hand bookshop.
Places to stay
Fishlock's Cottage
A simple cottage for two, in the heart of Avebury’s prehistoric ramparts and stone circles.
2 High Street
In the centre of Lacock village, this 15th-century cottage is packed full of charm and makes a cosy base for exploring Lacock Abbey and the countryside nearby.
Upcoming events
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Museum trail: spot the cow
Visit the Alexander Keiller Museum to learn more about Avebury, and try becoming a museum detective on a free trail.
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Summer of Play at Avebury
Join us at Avebury for a fun summer of play. Families can take part in a lots of free activities to keep them entertained all summer long.
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Summer of play: build your own obstacle course
Challenge yourself to build and complete a nature obstacle course. What can you create? See how fast you can jump, wobble, and weave!
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Avebury Adventures: exploring Avebury through locative games
Take part in an exciting new gaming experience. Locative games use mixed-reality (elements in the digital and real world) to help you see familiar places in a whole new way. Download and play unique new games to discover more about Avebury.
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Avebury archaeology: Finds washing
Become an Avebury archaeologist by getting involved in finds washing from a recent excavation, and learn more about the site's history. Free, drop-in activity in the Farmyard.
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Afternoon with an Avebury Archaeologist
As part of the Festival of Archaeology, visitors of all ages can find out more about Avebury's ancient origins by walking back along the timeline with an expert archaeologist.
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Fairytale family theatre
Special guests Tall Tales will be singing and performing some favourite classic tales for free outside the Dovecote on Friday 8 August.
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Outdoor theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy. You are invited to Avebury Manor Garden for a magical evening of theatre for all the family.
About Avebury
At Avebury, the world's largest prehistoric stone circle partially encompasses a pretty village. Archaeologist Alexander Keiller excavated here in the 1930s, and there is a museum bearing his name.
The Alexander Keiller Museum displays archaeological treasures from across the World Heritage Site.
Avebury Manor was transformed in a partnership between the National Trust and the BBC, creating a hands-on experience that celebrates and reflects the lives of the people who once lived here, from the Tudor times through to the 1930's when Alexander Keiller lived here.
NOTE: Avebury Manor is currently closed for restoration work, following flooding in January.
Watch our British Sign Language guide to visiting Avebury.
History
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History of Avebury
Find out more about the history of the area including research from two archaeological and geophysical surveys in 2017. Discover new findings at this important site.
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Avebury Manor and the 1921 Census
A collaboration with Findmypast has uncovered new and forgotten stories about the people living at Avebury Manor at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Our work
Avebury's objects and collections
Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Avebury on the National Trust Collections website.
Support us
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Volunteering at Avebury
If you or your workplace are interested in volunteering at Avebury and the Wiltshire landscape, here’s everything you need to know about joining the team.