What's on at Avebury
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.
Wed 19 Jun 2019
+ 195 other dates
10:00-17:30
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 23 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
09:00-11:00
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 26 Jun 2019
+ 2 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 28 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
14:00-15:00
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 29 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
09:45-11:00
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 30 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
13:30-16:00
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
Teddy bear adventures
Bring your favourite teddy bear to Avebury for a family picnic. Relax in the Church Garden and listen to the teddy bear themed story hour from 12.30-1.30pm. Throughout the summer holidays there will also be a daily teddy bear discovery trail.
Sat 27 Jul 2019
+ 9 other dates
12:30-13:30
Archaeology afternoon
Discover what it's like to be an archaeologist with hands-on children's activities in the Alexander Keiller Museum: Barn Gallery.
Tue 30 Jul 2019
+ 8 other dates
13:00-16:00
Curate your own minature museum
Curate your own miniature museum display using objects we've collected or something you've brought along with you .Decide how to display these objects and what you'd like to say about them by creating your own labels.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
+ 4 other dates
13:00-16:00
50 things Friday
Join in with one of the 50 things activities from making friends with a bug to making a home for wildlife or creating wild art. Have fun and tick off one of your '50 things to do before 11¾'.
Fri 02 Aug 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-16:00
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
Children's yoga
Join in with one of the free, drop-in yoga sessions for children. Parents can get involved too! Have fun burning off some energy, trying out yoga animal shapes and experimenting with balancing.
Mon 05 Aug 2019
+ 2 other dates
13:30-15:30
Sold Out: Avebury Wildlife Adventure Evening
Sorry, this event is now sold out. Please check the website for similar events at other places in the Wiltshire Landscape.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
19:00-21:30
Avebury art: sculpture exhibition in the garden
The garden at Avebury Manor is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy. Continue to experience the garden's beauty and tranquility with an exhibition of outdoor sculptures.
Sat 07 Sep 2019
+ 36 other dates
11:00-17:00
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.
Tue 10 Sep 2019
13:30-16:00
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.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
10:30-14:30
Harvest displays
Following a summer of plenty and play, join us at Avebury as we celebrate this year's harvest with displays in the dovecote and Manor kitchen.
Sat 28 Sep 2019
+ 22 other dates
11:00-17:00
Apple grafting workshop
Join us in the Orchard at Avebury for an apple grafting workshop. Learn from Head Gardener, Simon Brooks and soak up expert knowledge, ideas and techniques.
Thu 17 Oct 2019
10:00-12:30
Apple celebrations
Why not visit Avebury and celebrate the apple harvest with us? We will be paying homage to this special fruit with apple tastings, apple pressing and children's activities in the Orchard at Avebury Manor.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Half-term adventures at Avebury
Avebury has a real sense of mystery at this time of year; the monuments keep their secrets and the lives of people long past echo through the ages.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
11:00-16:00
Christmas traditions come alive at Avebury
Find festive cheer at Avebury as you discover the magic of Christmas carols with displays in the Manor and across the site. Go on a quest and see if you can discover which carols and songs have been brought to life!
Sat 23 Nov 2019
+ 43 other dates
11:00-16:00
Wreath making workshop
Nothing says 'Christmas is here' like putting up a home-made wreath on your front door. Enjoy this workshop with a professional florist and craft your own festive wreath using natural greenery.
Mon 02 Dec 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-14:00
Winter warmer walk
Why not leave the crowds behind and join Archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall for a winter ramble around the stone circles? Festive refreshments and free parking included.
Thu 05 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-12:30
Music, lights and merriment: Christmas event at Avebury
Why not begin your Christmas festivities at a late opening event at Avebury? Enjoy a festive atmosphere, Christmas music, gift stalls and family activities.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
16:00-18:00