Welcome to Avebury

Avebury is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, England. It is famous for its prehistoric stone circle, which is one of the largest in Europe. The circle is made up of three stone circles, which are surrounded by a ditch and bank. The stones are believed to have been erected around 2500 BC, during the Neolithic period. The purpose of the circle is still unknown, but it is believed to have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes.

Apart from the stone circle, Avebury is also home to several other prehistoric sites, including the West Kennet Long Barrow, which is a burial mound that dates back to around 3650 BC. The mound is made up of several chambers, which were used to bury the dead. The site is open to the public, and visitors can explore the chambers and learn about the history of the site.

Avebury is also home to several other attractions, including the Avebury Manor and Garden, which is a National Trust property that dates back to the 16th century. The manor has been restored to its former glory, and visitors can explore the rooms and learn about the history of the property. The garden is also worth a visit, as it is home to several rare and exotic plants. Overall, Avebury is a fascinating destination that is steeped in history and culture.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Kennet Valley Church Of England Aided Primary School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Andrew Ind
Lockeridge
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4EL
01672861643
School Website
Preshute Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Claire Hann-Perkins
High Street
Manton
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4HH
01672512754
School Website
Cherhill C Of E School
Voluntary Aided School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Andrew Ind
Middle Lane
Cherhill
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8XX
01249812100
School Website
Broad Hinton Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Elizabeth Floyd
Broad Hinton
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 9PQ
01793731262
School Website
Marlborough College
Other Independent School
Ages:13-19
Head Teacher
Mrs Louise Moelwyn-Hughes
Marlborough College
Bath Road
Marlborough
Wiltshire
Wiltshire
SN8 1PA
1672892400
School Website
Oare Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Gudrun Osborn
Cold Blow
Oare
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4JL
01672562256
School Website
Bishops Cannings Church Of England Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Miss C A Vardy
The Street
Bishop's Cannings
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2LD
1380860633
School Website
Marlborough St Mary's Ce Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:5-11
Head Teacher
Mr Dan Crossman
Ducks Meadow
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4BX
1672513101
School Website
Broad Town Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Miss Bridget Long
Broad Town
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN4 7RE
01793731395
School Website
St Johns Marlborough
Academy Converter
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mrs Ian Tucker
Granham Hill
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4AX
01672516156
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Pewsey
North Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5ER
6.82 Miles
Swindon
Station Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1DQ
10.09 Miles
Bedwyn
The Knapp, Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, SN8 5RD
11.18 Miles
Chippenham
Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QE
11.70 Miles
Melksham
Station Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8BN
13.03 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Blueline Private Hire
01672 861300
Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS
3.54 Miles
Merlin Car Service
01672 861000
Elm Tree Park, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1PS
3.54 Miles
Marlborough Radio Cars
01672 511088
9 St Johns Close, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1JX
5.01 Miles
Brents Cars
01672 512801
78B High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HF
5.04 Miles
Arrow Private Hire
01672 515567
Lloran House, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ
5.10 Miles
Kayze Cars
01672 514556
Old Lion Court/High St, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ
5.10 Miles
Arrow Private Hire Ltd
01672 515555
42 High Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1HQ
5.10 Miles
Marlborough Taxis
01672 512786
Pelhams Ct/London Rd, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2AG
5.52 Miles
P D Taxis
01672 511884
7 Five Stiles Rd, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4BD
5.72 Miles
Brent's Cars
01672 512801
6 Queens Way, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4BH
5.85 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Sn8 Avebury Post Office Hope Cottage High Street
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Sn8 Avebury Trusloe Marlborough
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Sn8 West Kennett Marlborough
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Sn8 Waggon And Horses Marlborough
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Sn8 East Kennett Marlborough
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Sn4 Winterbourne Monkton Swindon
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Sn8 Overton Marlborough
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Sn4 Berwick Bassett Swindon
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Sn8 Fyfield Marlborough
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Sn11 Yatesbury Calne
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Sn8 Lockeridge Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn11 Nolands Calne
Weekday Last Collection:16:00
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Sn8 Manton Down Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn4 Winterbourne Bassett Swindon
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
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Sn8 Clatford Marlborough
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Kennet And Avon Medical Partnership
01672 512187
George Lane
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4BY
Patford House Partnership
01249 815407
Patford House Surgery
8A Patford Street
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 0EF
Northlands Surgery
01249 812141
Northlands Surgery
North Street
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 0HH
Northlands Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
North Street
Calne
SN11 0HH
Northlands Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2
North Street
Calne
SN11 0HH
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Local Stores

Pewsey
High Street
Pewsey
Wiltshire
SN9 5AQ
01672 564411
Store Website
7.09 miles
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SPAR Calne
1 James Avenue
Calne
SN11 8NQ
01249 471595
Store Website
6.1 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Pet Practice
George Lane
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 4BY
01672 511021
marlborough@petpractice.co.uk
Website
5.30 miles
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Riverside Veterinary Centre
Pelhams Court
London Road
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2AG
01672 514875
marlboroughvets@btconnect.com
Website
5.56 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
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Drove Vets - Marlborough Veterinary Surgery
51 London Road
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 2AJ
01672 512043
Marlborough@drovevets.co.uk
Website
5.90 miles
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Macqueen Veterinary Centre
1 Waller Road
Hopton Park
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2GH
01380 728505
mail@macqueenvets.com
Website
6.32 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Wessex Equine Ltd
The Carriage House
Hilmartin
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8SD
01793 739220
office@wessexequine.co.uk
Website
6.39 miles
Amenities
Mobile services only

Client car park

Animals Treated
Equines

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Calne Veterinary Centre
245 Oxford Road
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8RT
01249 811944
calnevets@btconnect.com
Website
6.45 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Equines

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Local Dog Walks

Avebury Loop
1 Beckhampton Rd
Beckhampton
Marlborough
SN8 1QT
0.30 miles

Location
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Avebury Windmill Hill
This Walk Starts At The National Trust Avebury Car Park, Takes You Through The Village, With An Opportunity To Divert And Walk The Stones. There Is Also A Cafe And A Number Of National Trust Museums To Visit In Avebury. From Here You Climb Up To The Hill Fort On Windmill Hill With Its Views Across The Countryside, Before Descending To The Nature Reserve And Village Of Yatesbury. The Final Stretch Is Past The Long Barrow And Stone Avenue Back To Avebury.
1 Beckhampton Rd
Beckhampton
Marlborough
SN8 1QT
0.30 miles

Park In The National Trust Car Park.
Location
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Beckhampton Gallops
Private Land No Footpath! But The Owner Allows Dog Walkers After 12.30Pm Prohibited ?? Before As Racehorses Are Excercised. Beautiful Countryside Open Fields Cut Grass A Dogs Paradise Really. Plenty Of Parking In A Lay-By Just Along Side, You Can Cross The Race Track But Do Not Walk On It! This Land Is Amazing &Amp; We’Re Very Lucky To Be Allowed On There However Some Are Ruining It By Not Cleaning Up After There Dog And It’S A Hazard For The Horses.
A4
Calne
Lancashire
SN11 8WP
1.70 miles

Parking In Lay-By Very Popular So You’Ll See It. If You Get To The Pub You’Ve Gone To Far
Location
what3words
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Cherhill White Horse
A Strenuous Walk With Amazing Views At The Top, Sometimes Cows Although They Are Totally Used To People If There Just Ignored, Never Seen Sheep Up Here, But Someone Has Said There Are Sheep Occasionally. You Can Walk From Here All The Way To Beckhampton Gallops Its About 5 Miles But Really Lovely Walk, With Green Open Countryside And Spectacular Views. You Can Join The Wansdyke Here.
A4
Lancashire
3.63 miles

Parking Is Limited Sadly, And The Parking Available Is In The Form Of Laybys On The Side Of The Road (Caution!! Road Is Extremely Fast &Amp; Busy Cross With Caution!!!)
Location
what3words
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Pewsey Wharf
Walk Along The Canal
Pewsey Wharf
Marlborough Road
Lancashire
6.27 miles

Location
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Roundway Hill
A Real Favorite Of Mine, Plenty Of Open Space And Enormous Woodland To Explore As Well As Breath Taking Views Over Our Lovely County. Fairly Remote So Company Is Advised I Would Think.
Conscience Ln
Lancashire
6.93 miles

Plenty Of Free Parking, Always Find Somewhere To Park, This Place Is Really A Case Of Exploring, One Of The Many Footpaths You Can Take Is Across The Field Opposite This Marker Into The Woods.
Location
what3words
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