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Top 8 Free Things to do in Avebury, England
Discover the best top things to do in Avebury, United Kingdom including Avebury Stone Circle, West Kennet Long Barrow, West Kennet Avenue, Church of St. James, Elements of Avebury, Silbury Hill, The Henge Shop, The Sanctuary Circle.
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1. Avebury Stone Circle
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4.5 based on 2,291 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 360 reviews
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. West Kennet Avenue
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
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.
4. Church of St. James
5. Elements of Avebury
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
6. Silbury Hill
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4.0 based on 293 reviews
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. The Henge Shop
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
The Henge Shop is in a unique location in the centre of Avebury, the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world. To honour this unparalleled setting we stock the best quality merchandise, using fair trade or local suppliers wherever possible. We have a wide range of gold, silver and pewter jewellery, large selection of crystals, woollens, tee shirts, hats, dowsing rods, minerals and fossils and books on a variety of subjects from the archaeological to the spiritual and arcane. We are also used as a base by local people who run tours in the area. You will also find Avebury Tarot here, run by Ivan Brownrigg, Tarot reader, mindfulness teacher and meditation leader. He has over 40 years’ experience with the Tarot and distils this knowledge to provide enquirers with profound insights and practical guidance. We also have several beautiful rooms available for therapies and workshops & a delightful conference space, overlooking the ancient standing stones, for audiences of up to 50.
Reviewed By 77Tessa
Lovely shop with a good selection of books about Avebury, wonderful fossils and semi precious stones,in big and small chunks- irresistible! People serving are lovely.Go and take home a bit of local sarcen stone,your little bit of magical Avebury.
8. The Sanctuary Circle
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