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October half term fun

Visit Avebury for family fun over the October half term.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Come to visitor reception in the barn when you arrive to find out more about the nature themed activities available.

Times

Prices

Event prices

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£2.00
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The basics

Suitability

Children are encouraged.

Meeting point

Please find out more from visitor reception in the barn.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothes suitable for adventuring in the outdoors.

Accessibility

Avebury Manor Garden is accessible. There are some steps, but most areas can be reached using step-free access. There are benches throughout the garden.

Other

Normal entry charge to Avebury Manor Garden applies.

Upcoming events

Event

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!

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on
7 Jul to 30 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 85 other dates or times
Event

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.

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on
9 Jul to 8 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

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.

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on
11 Jul 2025
at
22:00 to 23:00
Event

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.

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on
17 Jul to 21 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time