The wonder of Avebury

[Kali the Kampa]

Avebury henge and stone circles are one of the greatest marvels of prehistoric Britain. Built and much altered during the Neolithic period, roughly between 2850 BC and 2200 BC, the henge survives as a huge circular bank and ditch, encircling an area that includes part of Avebury village. Within the henge is the largest stone circle in Britain - originally of about 100 stones - which in turn encloses two smaller stone circles.
There is a museum, Manor and gardens, cafe, pub and a few shops to enjoy.
A great place to explore with good accessibility and mostly flat if you chose it to be.

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[Velma's Dad]

Haven't been for a while but I first visited back in the late 70s when I was living down that way for a short while, I became fascinated by the Avebury Henge together with its near neighbours Silbury Hill and the West Kennet Long Barrow and how they fitted into the Neolithic people's cosmology and beliefs. On a more recent visit I was intrigued to read a bit about how the later village community and Church leaders viewed the 'pagan' henge monument. But also it's just a lovely place to visit and wander about. Stonehenge is okay but it doesn't have a pub in the middle of it.

 

[SamSara]

Reminds me of watching ‘children of the stones’ when I was a child….scary

 

[Alied]

Reminds me of watching ‘children of the stones’ when I was a child….scary

I was also scared by this programme especially the opening music

 

[DaveB]

The Red Lion is supposed to be haunted.

If you like your off-road cycling this is a great place to explore the Ridgeway and other trails..in the dry. In wet it is a chalky deathmcgeddon experience.

 

[secret lemonade drinker]

In the olden days...I used to drive to Avebury from Blewbury along the Ridgeway in my Jeep, excellent Sunday Jaunt!