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.
- Booking essential
Every month, Avebury Manor Garden's Head Gardener will be taking visitors around the garden to share his knowledge about the site, from the fascinating history and how the garden has developed over the centuries, to the fantastic seasonal planting highlights and tips for your own gardens.
The tour lasts from 10am-11am and is followed by a chance to ask questions.
Avebury Manor Garden is now fully organic and the team is working to adapt to climate change and new challenges.
The tour is a great way to get your garden questions answered, while enjoying the tranquil setting of Avebury Manor Garden and learning more about its rich history.
Please book online. Tickets are £10 each, which includes entry to the garden.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
This event is aimed primarily at adults.
- Meeting point
Please meet at the entrance to Avebury Manor Garden at 10am. This is located next to the Alexander Keiller Museum. Please ask at visitor reception in the barn if you need further directions.
- What to bring and wear
Clothing and footwear suitable for the outdoors are advised.
- Accessibility
The Old Farmyard and garden can be navigated in a way free of steps, although there are rough cobblestones and uneven surfaces.
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!
Summer Solstice: Camping Permit
This year, if you’re planning to camp at Avebury on the 20 June, you must have a pre-booked tent permit. Camping is for one night only, from 10am on Friday 20 June until 2pm on Saturday 21 June.
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.
Artist commission: Avebury Papers project
Artists, Gayle Chong Kwan & Kialy Tihngang, have created artwork inspired by the Avebury archive as part of the Avebury Papers digitisation project. Visit Avebury to see their thoughtful artistic responses.