The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Avebury, England

January 21, 2022 Margarita Chappel

Discover the best top things to do in Avebury, United Kingdom including Avebury Stone Circle, West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury Manor, West Kennet Avenue, Church of St. James, Silbury Hill, Alexander Keiller Museum, The Sanctuary Circle.
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1. Avebury Stone Circle

Herepath Marlborough, Avebury SN8 1RF England +44 1672 539250 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/avebury/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=avebury
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4.5 based on 2,291 reviews

Avebury Stone Circle

This mysterious stone circle is thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC by The Beaker people, who might have played a major role in the formation of another eerie ancient site at Stonehenge.

Reviewed By F5904TEianm - Ashbourne, United Kingdom

In many ways more impressive than Stonehenge, and such a lot to see. It's great to get up close and walk amongst and indeed touch the stones, also a beautiful picturesque village with pub, church, manor house and museum barn. Easily enough for a half day, or perhaps a full day. If you enjoy walking and exploring our history, a 5 mile circuit also taking in Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow makes a full and fine day!

2. West Kennet Long Barrow

Avebury SN8 1QH England http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/west-kennet-long-barrow
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4.5 based on 360 reviews

West Kennet Long Barrow

Reviewed By 71flojo - Newbury, United Kingdom

Nice 10-15 min walk from lay by mostly uphill to the Long Barrow which has large stones at the entrance where you can squeeze past to enter the chambers. It is very dark inside but can see several rooms branching off. Worth a look inside. Standing on the top of the site is a lovely view of Silbury Hill in the distance.

3. Avebury Manor

Avebury SN8 1RF England +44 1672 539250 http://beta.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury/
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4.5 based on 654 reviews

Avebury Manor

Reviewed By Middletonlass - Banbury, United Kingdom

Wasn't expecting much but this place is brilliant. The house has themed rooms from various eras with either original or copies of the type of furniture used. You can sit on the furniture and touch most things. Great for kids and adults alike. Informative, helpful staff. The house and gardens are on timed tickets. The gardens are beautiful and well maintained, there is currently a sculpture exhibition with items scattered all around the garden. There is also a dovecot, archaealogical exhibition, access to the numerous stones, good parking and a lovely cafe.

4. West Kennet Avenue

Avebury SN8 1RD England +44 1672 539250 http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/west-kennet-avenue
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

West Kennet Avenue

Reviewed By trin0209 - Marden, United Kingdom

Lots of stones. In two rows. Handy to walk down on the way to the circle or for GCSE photo projects on a Misty morning.

5. Church of St. James

110 High Street, Avebury England
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4.5 based on 96 reviews

Church of St. James

Reviewed By trin0209 - Marden, United Kingdom

Has a lovely memorial bench to Miss Hunter who did so much for the parish before she passed away. Peaceful

6. Silbury Hill

Avebury SN8 1QH England http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/silbury-hill/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=silbury%20hill
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4.0 based on 293 reviews

Silbury Hill

Reviewed By Mabel-the-Westie - Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Stopped here for a bite to eat in our small campervan on the way back from our short break away. Car park has nice shaded area underneath trees. A short, flat walk to the viewpoint with an information sign about the hill and it’s history. Lovely spot for a picnic or to stretch your legs. There is also a nice walk and views of the hill from nearby West Kennet Longbarrow and that’s worth a stop too.

7. Alexander Keiller Museum

High Street, Avebury, Marlborough, Avebury SN8 1RF England +44 1672 539250 http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/avebury/things-to-see-and-do/alexander-keiller-museum/
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3.5 based on 133 reviews

Alexander Keiller Museum

The Alexander Keiller Museum is divided into two galleries, The Barn and The Stables. The Barn Gallery houses an interactive display setting the scene for life in the Neolithic and Bronze Age Avebury, and The Stables gallery has many artefacts from the Avebury area.

Reviewed By swift-simba - Camberley, United Kingdom

This Museum is a National Trust property and is well worth looking at before you explore the stone circles. In here you will find a lot of displays of artifacts found in and around the stone circles. It gives you some understanding of what it was like for people a that time and how they went about there day to day life. There is even the skeleton of a child there as well as many other exhibits. and a lot of information boards that help you understand the exhibits. Then we went over too the Great barn to look at the displays there. There are lot of information boards giving a great insight into what went on around here. There are also interactive displays too. The Barn itself is well worth looking at as the timbers forming te roof are very well constructed and a art form in their own right. When we were there the Manor house was not open.

8. The Sanctuary Circle

Avebury SN8 4EY England http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/the-sanctuary
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3.5 based on 29 reviews

The Sanctuary Circle

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