Avebury
Things to do in Avebury, Wiltshire
Photo © Ray Pinches, Google Maps
Avebury is a village in Wiltshire in the south west of England, notable for the Neolithic stone circle that sits within and around it. The settlement developed around these ancient stones, which form one of the largest megalithic monuments in the British Isles.
Where to stay in Avebury(3)
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Accommodation options in Avebury include Silbury House, a bed and breakfast, and Elderbrook House, which operates as a hotel. BandB Dorwyn Manor offers another bed and breakfast option in the area.
Silbury House
Green Street, Avebury
BandB Dorwyn Manor
Swindon Road, Avebury
Avebury Life B&B
5 Trusloe Cottages, Marlborough
Elderbrook House
New Inn, Avebury
The Old Forge
High St, East Kennett
The White Horse Inn
Compton Bassett, Calne
9.0
The Marlborough
High Street, central Marlborough
from £145/night
8.4
The Merlin
High Street, central Marlborough
from £79/night
Things to Do in Avebury(2)
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The Alexander Keiller Museum holds artefacts and information related to the stone circle and its archaeological history. The Ridgeway National Trail runs through the area, offering access to walking routes across the surrounding landscape.
Where to Eat in Avebury(2)
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The National Trust Cafe and Circles and Cart Shed Cafes both operate in Avebury, providing options for refreshments during a visit.
Attractions Near Avebury
All attractions in Avebury →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Avebury.
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Avebury Stone Circle
Marlborough · ⭐ 4.8
1 mi
Silbury Hill
Marlborough · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Atwell Wilson Motor Museum
Calne · ⭐ 4.7
7 mi
Footgolf at Basset Down Golf Complex
Swindon · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Studley Grange Craft Village & Butterfly World
Swindon · ⭐ 4.2
8 mi
Bowood House & Gardens
Calne · ⭐ 4.6
Royal Wootton Bassett Mystery Treasure Trail
Wootton Bassett · ⭐ 4.5
8 mi
Wiltshire Ceramic Studio
Chippenham · ⭐ 5.0
Camping in Avebury
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Self-Catering Cottages in Avebury
All cottages in Avebury →Avebury Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £742
Middle Farm Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £513
St Peters
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £817
Brookside
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,051
The Watertower
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £817
Militia Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £657
Wood Street Farm
2 cottages · from £393
Mortimer Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £1,007
Common questions about Avebury
Where can I stay in Avebury?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Avebury.
What is there to do in Avebury?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Avebury.
Where can I eat in Avebury?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Avebury.
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