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Avebury
Ancient stone circle, museum and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site
Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RD
Important notice
Due to essential works, car parking spaces will be severely limited from 2–12 January; we advise the use of public transport. Avebury Manor will be closed from 2-12 January.
Opening times for 29 November 2023
Asset Opening time Stone Circle Dawn - Dusk Alexander Keiller Museum 10:00 - 16:00 Avebury Manor house 11:00 - 16:00 Avebury Manor garden 11:00 - 16:00 National Trust shop 11:00 - 16:00 Cobblestones second-hand books 11:00 - 15:30 Circles Restaurant 11:00 - 16:00 Summer (until 4 September): The car park is open from 9am-6pm. Please do not leave any valuables in your car. Toilets are located in the Old Farmyard and in the High Street (10am-5pm). Last entry to Avebury Manor and Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum is one hour before closing. Due to staff shortages the Alexander Keiller Museum may have to occasionally close for short times.
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £6.10 £5.50 Child £3.10 £2.75 Family £15.20 £13.75 Family 1 adult + up to 3 children £9.10 £8.25 Group Adult £5.20 Group Child £2.60 Avebury Manor Garden
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £6.10 £5.50 Child £3.10 £2.75 Family £15.20 £13.75 Family 1 adult + up to 3 children £9.10 £8.25 Group Adult £5.20 Group Child £2.60 Avebury Manor and Garden
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £13.20 £12.00 Child £6.60 £6.00 Family £33.00 £30.00 Family 1 adult + up to 3 children £19.80 £18.00 Group Adult £11.40 Group Child £5.70 Avebury Manor 'Lost' tour
Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £5.00 Child £2.50 Group Adult £4.50 Group Child £2.25 Stone Circles tour
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Book shop
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.
Restaurant
Circles Restaurant can be found in the Old Farmyard for 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
Shop
The National Trust shop can be found in the Old Farmyard, with a wide range of gifts, souvenirs, plants and local products.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome everywhere in Avebury, apart from Circles Restaurant and Avebury Manor and Garden, as long as they are on a lead and under control.
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 busy periods.
Guided tour
There are guided tours of the stone circle most afternoons subject to volunteer availability (please ask at the Visitor Reception in the Old Farmyard).
Blue Badge parking/drop-off point. Accessible toilets. Stone circle partially accessible. Ground floor of house, museum, shop and restaurant accessible.
Accessible route and/or map
Please ask at Visitor Reception in the Old Farmyard for an accessible route map.
Narrow corridors
There are narrow corridors in Avebury Manor.
Accessible toilet
There are accessible toilets in the Old Farmyard and during busy times, also in the High Street.
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.
Braille (guide or menu)
There are braille guides available, please ask in Visitor Reception.
Ramped access/slopes
There is ramped access in Avebury Manor.
Induction loop
Induction loops at all visitor points across the site.
Seating available
There is seating available across the site (but not in the stone circle).
Large print (guide or menu)
There are large print information sheets for Avebury Manor.
Steps/uneven terrain
Some areas of the stone circle have steps and uneven terrain and we advise visitors to wear appropriate footwear, particularly after wet weather. Parts of the Avebury Manor garden have stepped access, but alternative routes are available.
Level access to food outlet
There is level access to Circles Restaurant.
Virtual tour
A video guided tour of the upstairs of Avebury Manor is available to watch from the ground floor.
Level access to shop
There is level access to the National Trust shop.
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
Frequent buses pass nearby, more information can be found at https://www.connectingwiltshire.co.uk/plan-a-journey/ There is a £1 discount on entry for those who have travelled by bus to Avebury (please show a valid ticket or a bus pass when buying tickets).
Planning your visit
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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 you both can go and where to find water bowls and treats.
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Accessibility information for Avebury visitors
At Avebury we do everything we can to make sure everyone can enjoy their time at Avebury. Click through for more information and if there is anything else you need to know please do get in touch on 01672 539250
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Tour group visits
At Avebury we welcome tour groups, however there are some steps you can take to make sure we can help you get the best out of your visit.
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 Restaurant, 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
The 16th-century manor house is furnished to display the time periods of some of the previous residents, from Tudor times until the 1930s. Unlike many places, at Avebury Manor you are allowed to sit in the chairs, touch the displays or play a game of billiards.
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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
Join us in Avebury Manor for a beautifully hand-crafted Christmas in the theme of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas'. Enjoy a magical story-time for children in the Dovecote and pick up some presents at our annual Christmas market.
Christmas at Avebury
The classic ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ carol is being brought to life at Avebury Manor in Wiltshire, from 18 November 2023 to 1 January 2024. Each of the twelve days from the carol, will be reflected in a different room of the manor, using hundreds of handmade decorations produced by National Trust volunteers.
Christmas story-time in Avebury Dovecote
This year children can take part in an interactive telling of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' and listen to a Christmas story read by the 'True Lady Love' - the recipient of the gifts in the carol. Story-time will take place under the twinkling lights of the Avebury Dovecote.
Christmas Market at Avebury
Continue or start your Christmas shopping in the atmospheric surroundings of Avebury’s 17th Century threshing barn on 2-3 December. Both days will feature handmade goods including textiles, jewellery and produce from local sellers, plus live music and carols.
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.
Trail
Discover Windmill Hill trail
Follow a trail to the northwest of Avebury World Heritage Site, exploring Neolithic earthworks at Windmill Hill with wildlife and views to enjoy on the route.
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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 Restaurant 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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Christmas at Avebury; The Twelve Days of Christmas
Avebury Manor has become well-known for the stunning handmade Christmas decorations and ornaments created by the talented volunteer team. This year, step into the Twelve Days of Christmas as we bring the classic song to life.
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Christmas Market at Avebury
Why not do some Christmas shopping at a selection of local gift stalls at Avebury? Browse a range of artisanal products while listening to carols.
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Christmas Storytime at Avebury
This year, families can meet Lady True Love, the recipient of the Twelve Days of Christmas gifts, in the beautifully decorated dovecote. Join her for an interactive storytime finishing with a Christmas gift.
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Christmas wreath making workshop
Nothing says 'Christmas is here' like a handmade wreath on your front door. Join us at Avebury this year to make your very own wreath using natural foliage and Christmas decorations.
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Winter walk with an archaeologist
Join a winter walk around the Avebury landscape with Dr Nick Snashall, National Trust archaeologist for the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site
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Trust10 trail run at Avebury
The Trust10 is a monthly, 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Avebury landscape.
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 theTudor times through to the 1930's when Alexander Keiller lived here.
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.
Discover a community at Avebury with Findmypast
In collaboration with family history website Findmypast, we've been exploring the 1921 Census of England and Wales. It's helped us get closer to the lives of people at Avebury, where we've uncovered stories of a country house reformed, families changed by the First World War, and people coming together at a dramatic time in history. Discover more about these stories at Avebury, as well as research from nine other places in our care. By clicking this link, you’ll access a third-party website. Please see their privacy policy for how they handle your personal data.
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.