What's on at Avebury
Stonehenge and Avebury walking challenge
An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors in this iconic landscape, rich in archaeology, wildlife and plants. You can enjoy these wide open spaces by challenging yourself to complete all eight walks - once done you'll have walked 50km.
Sat 16 Feb 2019
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01:00-23:59
Wiltshire Landscape walking challenge
This is an opportunity to discover more of Wiltshire's iconic landscape, rich in archaeology, wildlife and plants. You can enjoy beautiful open spaces and challenge yourself to complete all twelve walks at our landscape sites.
Sat 16 Feb 2019
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01:00-23:59
February half-term fun
At Avebury Manor children 'can touch' the displays, lie on the beds or dress up in the costumes. They can also discover what they might have needed to live in prehistoric Avebury.
Sat 16 Feb 2019
+ 8 other dates
11:00-16:00
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 27 Feb 2019
+ 5 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 10 Mar 2019
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13:00-15:30
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 29 Mar 2019
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14:00-15:00
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 06 Apr 2019
+ 16 other dates
11:00-16:00
50 things spring activities
To celebrate spring we'll be offering 50 things activities on selected days of the school holidays. From making friends with a bug to making a home for wildlife or creating wild art.
Tue 09 Apr 2019
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11:00-16:00
Evening Wildlife Walk at Avebury
Join the National Trust rangers on an evening walk at Avebury. You will experience the sights and sounds of the night and discover what life awakens at this time.
Wed 17 Apr 2019
19:00-21:00
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 28 Apr 2019
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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 28 Apr 2019
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13:30-16:00
Still digging ... Recent excavations around Avebury
This year at Avebury we’ll be shining a light on recent excavations through a pop up exhibition in the Barn gallery. This exhibition will highlight many of the results of those excavations alongside a selection of the artefacts discovered.
Mon 29 Apr 2019
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10:00-17:30
May Day 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.
Mon 06 May 2019
11:00-16:00
Beltane Walk - Avebury
The ancient festival of 'Beltane' marks May Day and the start of summer. Our National Trust Ranger and a local Pagan Celebrant will take you on a 5-mile walk from Avebury along the route of the Beltane Festival procession.
Sat 11 May 2019
11:00-15:00
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 19 May 2019
12:30-16:30
May half-term fun
This half-term, we’ll be celebrating bees, butterflies and blooms 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 25 May 2019
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12:00-16:00
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 08 Jun 2019
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09:45-11:00
Summer gardening experience
Are you a keen gardener? This is your chance to get some expert gardening tips from the Head Gardener of Avebury Manor Garden. On this practical gardening workshop you’ll learn how to do those key tasks that are so crucial at this time of the year.
Thu 13 Jun 2019
10:00-12:30
Alexander Keiller’s Avebury Manor: pop-up exhibition
Discover how Avebury Manor looked during the years it was owned by the excavator of Avebury stone circles, Alexander Keiller.
Mon 01 Jul 2019
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11:00-16:00
Ancient Avebury walk and talk with an Archaeologist
Follow in the footsteps of our ancestors with archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall on this half-day walk through the Avebury landscape.
Thu 04 Jul 2019
10:00-14:30
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.
Sun 14 Jul 2019
12:30-16:30
Summer of play at Avebury
Join us at Avebury for a fun summer of play. With plenty of areas to explore and lots of family activities and events, there's always something to do.
Sat 27 Jul 2019
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11:00-17:00
Traditional crafts and food market
Visit Avebury for a traditional crafts and food market in the Old Farmyard.
Sat 03 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Avebury Wildlife Adventure Evening
Join the National Trust rangers on an a family evening adventure at Avebury. You will experience the sights and sounds of the night and discover what life awakens at this time.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
19:00-21:30