What's on at Avebury
February half-term fun
Families can discover what they might have needed to live in prehistoric Avebury with a free museum trail. At Avebury Manor, children 'can touch' the displays, lie on the beds or dress up in the costumes.
Sat 15 Feb 2020
+ 8 other dates
11:00-17:00
Build your own bird feeder
Join the rangers for this family workshop to make bird feeders and discover the best ways to attract garden birds near your home.
Wed 19 Feb 2020
10:30-12:30
+ other times
Avebury sky tour
Enjoy a tour of the night sky around the ancient stone circle at Avebury and take in its wonders from this perfect stargazing location.
Thu 27 Feb 2020
+ 1 other date
19:00-21:00
Dressing Mrs Williamson
Why not head to the Dining Room at Avebury Manor for a half hour talk on Mrs Williamson? Discover who she was, why she was packing for Jamaica in the late eighteenth century and what the journey might have been like.
Wed 11 Mar 2020
+ 5 other dates
14:00-14:30
Lunchtime lecture: Honey bees
Fiona Robinson of Wiltshire Bee Centre will be giving a talk on the topic: why the honey bee is in trouble and what you can do to help.
Thu 12 Mar 2020
12:30-13:30
Dressing Mrs Dunch
Head to the Tudor parlour at Avebury Manor and watch as Mrs Dunch is dressed and her outfit built up from a linen chemise into a fine Tudor gown.
Wed 25 Mar 2020
+ 4 other dates
14:00-15:00
Gardener's question time
Chat to one of the garden team to discover more about Avebury Manor Garden or ask a question to solve a problem you've been having with your own garden!
Fri 27 Mar 2020
+ 7 other dates
14:00-15:00
Landscape walk - Waden Hill circuit
The Waden Hill circuit takes in some of the Neolithic monuments which make up this ancient and intriguing landscape.The National Trust guide will help you to unlock the past by explaining the history of the landscape as you walk.
Sun 29 Mar 2020
+ 2 other dates
13:30-16:00
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Have you begun to see the first signs of spring as nature wakes up? Celebrate Easter and have fun at Avebury as you follow the spring themed Cadbury Easter Egg Trail to win a delicious chocolate prize.
Sat 04 Apr 2020
+ 15 other dates
11:00-16:00
50 things spring activities
To celebrate spring we'll be running 50 things activities every day of the Easter bank holiday weekend. From making a home for wildlife to creating wild art, you can have fun while ticking off one of your 50 things to do before 11 3/4.
Fri 10 Apr 2020
+ 3 other dates
11:00-16:00
Trust10 trail run at Avebury
The Trust10 is a monthly, 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Avebury landscape.
Sun 26 Apr 2020
+ 6 other dates
09:00-11:00
Landscape walk - East of Avebury circuit
This walk heads out of the stone circle towards the Ridgeway, taking in prehistoric round barrows before returning by the Avenue. The National Trust guide will help you to unlock the past by explaining the history of the landscape as you walk.
Sun 26 Apr 2020
+ 2 other dates
13:30-16:00
May celebrations
Have you ever wanted to dance around the Maypole? At Avebury we'll be celebrating the beginning of May with traditional festivities including Morris Dancing and Maypole Dancing, as well as family craft activities.
Sun 03 May 2020
11:00-16:00
Beltane walk
The National Trust Ranger and a local Pagan Celebrant will take you on a 5-mile walk along the route of the Beltane Festival procession.
Sat 09 May 2020
11:00-15:00
Spring wreath making workshop
During this relaxed workshop with local florist Sue Scott, you will learn to make a beautiful spring wreath using seasonal flowers and foliage on a willow base. Materials and refreshments included.
Sun 10 May 2020
10:30-12:30
Spring foraging course
Discover some of nature's wild food secrets on this half-day foraging course with Fred Gillam. You'll be able to enjoy walking through the Avebury landscape as Fred teaches you how to identify plants growing in our hedgerows, fields and woods.
Sun 17 May 2020
12:30-16:30
May half-term fun
This half-term, we’ll be celebrating the spring with 50 things activities in the garden. Join us every day and make something special as you discover more about the natural world around us.
Sat 23 May 2020
+ 8 other dates
12:00-16:00
Avebury night hike
Ever wondered what the Avebury landscape looks like after dark? Join the rangers to experience the sights and sounds as day turns to night.
Sat 23 May 2020
+ 1 other date
20:45-23:00
Yoga on the lawn
Relax in the stunning setting of Avebury Manor garden as you take part in a rejuvenating outdoor yoga session with a local instructor. Parking in the main visitor car park is free for event attendees.
Sat 06 Jun 2020
+ 5 other dates
09:45-11:00
Spring garden experience
Are you a keen gardener? This is your chance to soak up expert knowledge, ideas and techniques to use in your own garden as well as head home with a souvenir plant from Avebury.
Tue 09 Jun 2020
10:00-12:30
Wildflower painting workshop
Enjoy this indoor workshop with local artist Susan Neale. Draw on inspiration from the landscape to create your very own portrait of seasonal wildflowers.
Fri 12 Jun 2020
10:30-15:30
Summer foraging course
Discover some of nature's wild food secrets on this half-day foraging course with Fred Gillam. You'll be able to enjoy walking through the Avebury landscape as Fred teaches you how to identify plants growing in our hedgerows, fields and woods.
Thu 02 Jul 2020
12:30-16:30
Autumn wreath making workshop
During this relaxed workshop with local florist, Sue Scott, learn to make a beautiful autumn wreath with seasonal flowers and foliage on a straw base. Materials and refreshments included and parking free.
Sun 13 Sep 2020
10:30-12:30
Autumn foraging course
Discover some of nature's wild food secrets on this half-day foraging course with Fred Gillam. You'll be able to enjoy walking through the Avebury landscape as Fred teaches you how to identify plants growing in our hedgerows, fields and woods.
Sun 20 Sep 2020
10:30-14:30