Summer of Play at Avebury
Join us at Avebury for a fun summer of play. Families can take part in a lots of free activities to keep them entertained all summer long.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This summer at Avebury, there will be lots of free activities for families to get involved in. Pick up your free summer map at visitor reception to learn more and discover a wide range of different playful experiences awaiting you! Create a story in the Avebury Puppet Theatre, get crafty on the barn craft table, relax in the Church Garden on deck chairs and picnic blankets, or challenge a friend to a traditional lawn game. You can also have a go at free trails across the site and museum. More details to come, keep checking the website for further information!
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- What to bring and wear
Wear suitable clothing for an adventure!
Upcoming events
Summer of play: build your own obstacle course
Challenge yourself to build and complete a nature obstacle course. What can you create? See how fast you can jump, wobble, and weave!
Glow worm walk at Figsbury Ring, near Salisbury
Is a glow worm really a worm? Why do they shine? How can an insect produce light? Learn the answers to these questions and more by joining the rangers for a nocturnal promenade and talk under the moon and stars at Figsbury Ring.
Art demonstration with Sarah Hobley, artist in residence
See Sarah Hobley demonstrating the creative process of her sculpted ceramics and find out more about her Avebury project. The finished pieces will evoke the experience of walking the Avebury landscape throughout the year.
Guided tour of Avebury Manor Garden
Join a tour of the beautiful Avebury Manor Garden with Head Gardener Garry to learn about seasonal highlights, a varied history, and exciting new developments in the historic garden rooms.