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Christmas at Avebury
- Published:
- 19 October 2023
Christmas at Avebury includes the chance to meet Saint Nicholas, Christmas markets, wreath-making workshops, plus our popular winter walks around the stones. More details on our 2024 events below.
Meet Saint Nicholas
Take a seat in the festively-decorated to meet the traditional Sain Nicholas, hear a magical Christmas story and receive a special Christmas gift.
The Meet Saint Nicholas event will be held on 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec.
Full details on tickets and times will be confirmed soon.
Christmas Market at Avebury
Why not indulge in a spot of Christmas shopping and support local makers with a range of handmade goods on offer at the market, all set within the atmospheric seventeenth century threshing barn.
The 2024 Christmas markets will be held on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December, and Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 Decemeber.
Christmas wreath-making workshops
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.
Details on tickets and times will be confirmed soon.
Winter walk with an archaeologist
Leave the crowds behind and join an expert archaeologist for a winter ramble around the stone circles to learn all about the prehistory of the site and recent research into this enigmatic place?
Details on tickets and times will be confirmed soon.
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Christmas
Christmas Day might be over, but there's still plenty to do at the places in our care. We'll be adding details of our Christmas 2024 events later in the year, so please check back closer to the time.