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Accessibility information for Avebury visitors

Two visitors, one driving a Tramper, make their way along a trail at Tarn Hows, Cumbria on a sunny day
Exploring Tarn Hows, Cumbria by Tramper | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Here you will find all the accessibility information you need to enjoy the National Trust site at Avebury. If there is anything we can do to help improve your visit, or any feedback you wish to give, please speak to a member of staff or email avebury@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Accessability Overview

A full accessability overview of Avebury is available on the AccessAble website


Parking

There are Blue Badge parking places available in the Avebury High Street car park. There is also a drop-off point outside The Red Lion pub.

 

Toilets

There are accessible toilets behind Avebury Barn, on Avebury High Street (open during the summer season only). The Circles Restaurant also has accessible toilets.

 

Mobility scooter

There is an all-terrain mobility scooter available for visitors free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no booking available for this. If you would like to borrow the mobility scooter, then please ask at the Visitor Reception desk in the barn.

 

Wheelchairs

There are several manual and one powered wheelchair available for visitors free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no booking available for this. If you would like to borrow a wheelchair, then please ask at the Visitor Reception desk in the barn.

 

British Sign Language

There is a BSL overview of the National Trust facilities and attractions at Avebury available to watch on YouTube.  

 

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are allowed in all National Trust facilities and attractions at Avebury.  

 

Visiting the stone circle

Both the north-west and south-west sectors are accessible using a wheelchair or mobility scooter, although you will find some uneven terrain and we advise only visiting when the ground is dry.

The gates to the stone circle can be difficult if you are on your own. There is a map available from Visitor Reception which will show you where there is step free access to the stone circle.

 

Visiting Avebury Manor

Avebury Manor is currently closed for repairs following flooding.


Visiting Avebury Manor Garden

The garden is completely accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter and there is a map available showing the entrances that have step-free access.

Please ask for a map at the Visitor Reception desk in the barn.

Silent Space

The Orchard of Avebury Manor Garden is a registered Silent Space where people are invited to switch off and take a few minutes to reflect silently and listen to nature.

Sensory trail

A sensory trail for the garden is available to pick up, free of charge, from the garden entrance.

Braille

There is a braille information guide available to borrow, free of charge, from the garden entrance.

 

Visiting the Alexander Keiller Museum

The museum is accessible to wheelchair or mobility scooter users. There is also a hearing loop available at the counter.

Ear defenders for adults and children

There are ear defenders for adults and children to borrow from the entrance, free of charge. There is no need to book.

 

Visiting the Circles Café and Shop

There is access to the restaurant (ground floor only) and shop for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There are also hearing loops at the counter.