About Silbury Hill
Europe's largest prehistoric human-made mound rises mysteriously from the Wiltshire countryside near Avebury, offering families a glimpse into ancient history. Parking and an onsite restaurant make visiting easy, though steep terrain limits accessibility.
What's nearby
- The Farm at Avebury 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Anyone constructing an artificial mound in a hilly area must have a very specific and compelling reason for doing so. The reasoning behind Sillbury Hill will likely remain a mystery. At 39.3 meters high, Sillbury Hill is one of the highest artificial historical mounds in the world. It is part of the complex of Neolithic monuments around Avebury and can only be viewed from a distance.
· via Google
Well yes it's a hill and we'll yes we don't know a lot about it. This is true. Built around 2400 BC so Bronze Age this amazing artificial mound, the tallest in Europe is 30 metres high. You can't climb it anymore for it's own protection but a dedicated, free, carpark has been provided which is super easy to access and there is a nice viewing area with two sets of pretty informative information boards. It might not be the mist impressive monument to look upon bits importance is absolutely unprecedented and it's a privilege to be even a tiny part of this monuments history. If your touring the local monuments anyway add this, it's only 3 minutes from Avebury.
· via Google
Mystical and very beautiful place to visit. River Kennet is near by. Scenic surroundings with picturesque fields. National trust car park is very expensive so many people are parking on the road ( free of charge), short walk from men made pyramid, which you can't miss. Very impressive and eye catching wonder of the Neolithic world for sure! Climbing on the top of the pyramid is not allowed ( you can see signs which states that). Nevertheless, we have been told by very helpful local guy, that it is favourite druids place and they are often climbing on the top of it to perform their rituals. Also, apparently, the UFO been seen hovering above the pyramid in 2020. Some pictures of UFO could be found in google.
· via Google
It's rather surreal seeing the mound rise up from the surrounding terrain. One can only wonder at what reason people had to undertake such a monumental effort. Apparently similar in volume to the pyramids and the largest mound from prehistory in Europe. Impressive. The whole area and all it's ancient sites are. Be warned, the walking paths between the hill and Avebury are very slippy and muddy (at least when I visited. December)
· via Google
Visitors say this historical mound is a must-see location in the Avebury area, offering a mysterious ancient building and an amazing atmosphere. They also highlight the convenient and never-too-busy car park along the A4, with good information panels. Others also mention it's best admired from a distance to appreciate its mass in the rural landscape.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- A4, West Kennet, Marlborough, SN8 1QH Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (407 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Marlborough