Top Things to Do in Avebury

The pretty village of Avebury offers plenty of history and unique things to do throughout the year. Plan your visit this season…

Avebury Stone Circle

A highlight during your visit to Avebury is the Stone Circle, the largest of its kind in the world! Part of the famous World Heritage Site with Stonehenge, Avebury is open to the public and gives you the chance to get up close to the stones as you explore the surrounding landscape!

Avebury Manor and Garden

Head into the small village to find the Manor House and Gardens. Owned by the National Trust, explore the lives and stories of the house’s many owners as they are brought to life through interior design of different historical periods. Discover the stunning gardens as they display an extension of the beautiful Manor.

New Forest Cycling Tours

Take in some of the most iconic sites of Wiltshire including Avebury as you embark on a cycling tour with New Forest Cycling Tours. Their Ancient Ridgeway and Avebury Cycle Tour starts at Avebury, taking in the significant World Heritage Site as well as much of the village’s fascinating history, before heading towards the Ridgeway, the oldest trail in Europe.

Stonehenge and Avebury with Oldbury Tours

Available for small groups of up to 6, Oldbury Tours provide bespoke guided tours of prehistoric Wiltshire including Stonehenge and Avebury. With a combination of both driving and walking, be sure to take in the magnificent sites that make this county so famous!

Elements of Avebury

Opposite the Red Lion Pub is Elements of Avebury, an independent shop showcasing a range of products made from local artists with 95% made in Britain and 80% from Avebury and other parts of Wiltshire. Find everything from jewellery and clothes to unique gifts, silks and other textiles.

Open all year round, Elements of Avebury also host interesting workshops from their therapy, creative rooms upstairs and can cater for adults and children. Check out their website for further information.

The Henge Shop

In the centre of Avebury you can find The Henge Shop, offering a wide range of gold, silver and pewter jewellery, as well as clothing, minerals, fossils, books and more. If you are looking for the perfect souvenir or gift from your visit to Avebury, be sure to head here!

The Larder at The Gourmet Goat Farmer

Located just outside Avebury is The Larder at The Gourmet Goat Farmer. Featuring a bijou café space and well stocked larder with all things Goat, from meet and cheeses to organic milk and soaps!

Accommodation near Avebury

Avebury offers a range of local accommodation options, from cosy cottages to camping experiences…

Silbury House

For your chance to stay close to the iconic stones during your visit, be sure to stay at Silbury House, a grade 2 listed former manse. Offering visitors a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation, and an unbeatable experience to stay amongst the prehistoric World Heritage Site!

Postern Hill Campsite

Set within the idyllic ancient Savernake Forest is Postern Hill Campsite. Open during the Spring and Summer season, this unique accommodation allows you to truly immerse yourself in nature with lush woodlands all around! It is also the ideal location for cyclists and walkers with plenty of trails across the 4,500-acre forest.

Overtown Manor

Located just 7 miles from Avebury is Overtown Manor, a family home, recently refurbished to create a wonderfully comfortable place to stay whilst maintaining its original charm. The lovely grade II manor house offers 5 large en-suite bedrooms, a private dining room and drawing room, as well as garden facilities and a heated outdoor pool in the summer!

The Kingsbury @ NO.7 & No.8

Just outside Avebury, The Kingsbury @ No7 & No8 Boutique Hotel, offers a historic place to stay with beautifully decorated rooms and original features. No7 dates back to the 17^th Century and includes 3 rooms. No8 has 7 rooms including a Master Suite, both are perfect for a Wiltshire getaway this season.

Wiltshire Country Escapes

With a selection of properties around Avebury, Wiltshire Country Escapes offers a high-quality rural holiday experience for nature lovers and those looking for a relaxed and down to earth place to stay this year. From cosy cottages, farmhouses and converted barns, to glamping and shepherd huts, there’s a choice for everyone!

DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon

West of Swindon and just a short drive from Avebury is the relaxing DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon Hotel. This accommodation is an excellent base for touring the county with some of Wiltshire’s historic towns nearby, as well as Avebury! Comprised of over 240 bedrooms including deluxe rooms and suites, as well as a brasserie and bar, the Swindon hotel offers the ideal relaxation getaway!