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World-famous stone circle and on-site museum at the heart of a prehistoric landscape

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Sculpture in Avebury Manor garden 

In the nooks and crannies of the Avebury Manor garden there are 101 exciting works of art to be found. Turn a corner and see a stylised head in stone, stroll down Lion Walk and encounter ceramics nestled in the borders or wander into the Church garden and find a glass mosaic – all with the perfect backdrop of this beautiful and tranquil garden. The exhibition runs from Saturday 27 August to the 25 September. Garden only tickets available. Click to find out more.

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Things to see and do

Stone circle and village

Discover the World Heritage Site at Avebury 

Explore a fascinating history dating back over 4,000 years on a visit to the World Heritage Site at Avebury

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An exciting day for all the family

Manor house in sunshine

Avebury Manor and Garden 

Avebury Manor is a truly unique experience; it's a 16th-century manor house where, unlike most other properties, you are allowed touch the furniture, lie on the beds and handle the pots and pans.

17th century tithe barn

The Alexander Keiller Museum 

Fun and learning for all the family in the museum. The museum is split into two galleries; the interactive display is in the Barn Gallery and the archaeological finds are displayed in the Stables Gallery.

Couple admiring the stones

Guided and self guided walks 

We offer a guided walk around the stone circles, or you can download a walk to explore by yourself. We also have a number of specialist guided walks throughout the year.

Love to walk?

Walking in the Avebury landscape

Nordic Walking 

Nordic walking is a powerful combination proven to keep you fit, help with posture and improve overall health. Join a qualified instructor for various group walking sessions and enjoy the inspiring landscape in the Avebury World Heritage Site. Discover Nordic walking and how fun it can be. A great social walk to explore the beautiful countryside while keeping fit. All abilities welcome.

Couple walking

Stonehenge and Avebury Walking Challenge 

An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors in this iconic landscape; rich in archaeology and supporting a wealth of wildlife and plants. You can enjoy these wide open spaces whilst challenging yourself to complete all eight of the walks by 31st December 2016. When you have completed them all you'll have walked 50km in the Stonehenge & Avebury World Heritage Site.

Upcoming events

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Pop-up exhibition: Away from Avebury

Mon 26 Sep 2016
11:00-17:00
Visit the pop-up exhibition at Avebury Manor.

Nordic walking sessions at Avebury

Mon 26 Sep 2016
18:00-20:00
Join one of the Nordic walking sessions at Avebury. Meet new friends in a breathtaking landscape and learn the Nordic walking technique for a superior 'walkout'.

Gardener's question time

Fri 30 Sep 2016
14:00-15:00
Chat to head gardener Simon Brooks to discover more about Avebury Manor Garden or ask a question to solve a problem you've been having with your own garden!

Speaking Stone, Dancing Bone - storytelling walks at Avebury

Sat 15 Oct 2016
11:00-12:30
Professional storyteller, Lizzie Bryant, will be taking families on a mysterious journey into Avebury's past with her tale 'Speaking Stone, Dancing Bone'.

Embroidery workshop

Sat 15 Oct 2016
11:00-16:00
You can enjoy making an embroidered butterfly to take home.

Apple harvest celebrations

Sun 16 Oct 2016
10:00-15:00
Why not visit Avebury and celebrate the apple harvest with us? In partnership with the village community we will be paying homage to this special fruit with apple tastings, apple pressing and children's activities.
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Eating and shopping

Eating and Shopping

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Circles cafe 

If you wish to take time out during your visit for something delicious we have a range of snacks and lunches. You can enjoy a steaming bowl of seasonal soup on a cold day, or a tasty scone and tea as an afternoon treat.

Elegant tea room in the Avebury Manor library

Avebury Manor tea-room 

Visitors come from miles around to enjoy the Avebury Manor tea-room. You too can enjoy a traditional English tea in the elegant period style surroundings of Avebury Manor library.

National Trust Avebury shop

National Trust shop at Avebury 

The National Trust shop is the perfect place to find that special gift, we really do have something for everyone. Don't forget to treat yourself too and take back a reminder of your day at Avebury.

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Learning

Learning at Avebury

Children in Avebury

Learning at Avebury 

A day of learning at Avebury is fun and informative, bring your group along and discover the secrets of Britain's prehistoric past.

Children exploring the interactive exhibition in the Barn at Avebury

School visits 

Now that prehistory is on the school curriculum we have designed a flexible educational tour and talk for school groups.

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Get involved

National Trust volunteer

Join in 

Volunteering for the National Trust is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills and enjoying helping look after our special places.

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Our work

A find from the Avebury Avenue dig

How we are helping 

From maintaining footpaths to running exhibitions, find out more about our vital ongoing work at Avebury.

The new rush mat is now installed in the Tudor Bedroom

Modern yet traditional 

Thanks to a generous donation, we now have a traditionally crafted rush mat in the Tudor Bedroom at Avebury Manor.

Water vole by the river

Water vole monitoring 

Water voles are a protected species but numbers are growing in the Avebury area, find out more about them in this short video.

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Places to stay

The holiday cottage inside the stone circle at Avebury, Wiltshire

Holiday within the stone circle 

Spend a couple of days exploring the awe-inspiring, prehistoric landscape around Avebury.

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