Support the repair work
Your donations will help us to carry out essential repairs to electrics, floorboards and plasterwork in Avebury Manor, allowing us to reopen the house to visitors once again.
Project
Reopening Avebury Manor
Avebury Manor will reopen in spring 2026 with a new visitor offer, following the completion of flood repairs and renovation work.
How bad was the damage?
A significant amount of water entered the Grade 1 listed manor house. The flooding was measured at over a metre deep in the basement and parts of the garden.
All rooms on the ground floor were affected, with the water causing damage to electrics, floorboards, plasterwork, and furniture.
Some of the house’s original features were affected but have not suffered any permanent damage.
Any items that could be moved were relocated to areas of the building not affected by the flood water.
Repairs and restoration
The immediate focus in the weeks and months after the flooding was to get the building completely dry again.
Huge progress has been made thanks to staff, members of the National Trust Specialist Crafts teams, and conservation specialists.
We were able to reopen the manor temporarily at the end of November 2025, with thousands of visitors coming to see the one-off 'Christmas at Avebury Manor' displays.
Your support has made a difference
“The support we have received from visitors since the flooding has meant a great deal to the team at Avebury. There are a few repairs and renovations to be completed, but we're excited to welcome visitors back again in the spring. There have been people in Avebury Manor since the 16th century and its story is not finished yet.”
Janet Tomlin, General Manager.
A fundraising campaign was launched following the flood, with all donations used to support the repair work.