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About Avebury
The village of Avebury is world famous for its spectacular stone circle, which some consider more spectacular than Stonehenge. The pretty village also has a 15th century church, 16th century manor house, and excellent museum. Avebury was voted the third most spiritual place in Britain
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Avebury
| The Alexander Keiller Museum | (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) | Pictures |
| Avebury Manor & Garden | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) | Pictures |
| Silbury Hill | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) | Pictures |
| Avebury Ring | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) | Pictures |
| Barbury Castle Country Park | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Bowood House & Gardens | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Crofton Beam Engines | (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lacock Abbey | (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Ashdown House | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Vale of White Horse | (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Malmesbury Abbey | (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Abbey House Gardens | (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Ludgershall Castle | (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Castle Combe Motor Racing Circuit | (15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Bratton Camp & White Horse | (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in AveburyAll attractions in WiltshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Avebury
Beckhampton, in the county of Wiltshire (0.9 miles, 1.5 km)
This delightful hamlet lies in one of the richest natural history area's in England, containing the burial places of people from pre-history and almost unknown centuries.
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Broad Hinton, in the county of Wiltshire (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction N)
Broad Hinton is found in the spacious countryside a few miles south-west of Swindon, close to the Ridgeway Path.
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Marlborough, in the county of Wiltshire (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction E)
Dramatic chalk downs extend from Berkshire into rural Wiltshire, they are particularly rich in pre-historic remains and shelter a...
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Chiseldon, in the county of Wiltshire (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE)
This is an attractive large village lying to the edge of the Marlborough Downs, its inclusion in the Doomsday Book indicates at that time it was a village of some importance.
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Wanborough, in the county of Wiltshire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE)
Historically this is an old village with a history of Saxons and Romans, it was then a village of some importance, unlike today when it has been almost swallowed up by the urban sprawl of Swindon, Wiltshire's largest industrial town.
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Reybridge, in the county of Wiltshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction W)
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Lacock, a Picturesque Village in the county of Wiltshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction W)
Gatherings of graceful medieval houses line the streets of Lacock
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Wilton, in the county of Wiltshire (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction SE)
A landmark in the area is Wilton Windmill, this is a restored windmill from 1821, it was refurbished in 1976 and stands on a...
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Chippenham, in the county of Wiltshire (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction W)
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Chilton Foliat, in the county of Wiltshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction E)
A fine example of a typical English country village beside the River Kennet in Wiltshire
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Ashbury, in the county of Oxfordshire (13.6 miles, 21.9 km, direction NE)
The village of Ashbury is located in a lovely scenic area where the borders of south Oxfordshire meet with Wiltshire.
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Shalbourne, in the county of Wiltshire (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction E)
The country village of Shalbourne in Wiltshire is marked out by its leafy lanes and clutch of pretty thatched properties.
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Cricklade, a Historic Market Town in the county of Wiltshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction N)
Lying in the northern reaches of Wiltshire, the historic town of Cricklade has many visual delights.
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Hannington, in the county of Wiltshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction N)
The village of Hannington occupies a lovely landscape in the deep countryside between Highworth and the village of Castle Eaton on the Thames Path.
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Malmesbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Wiltshire (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction NW)
The town stakes its claim to be the oldest borough in England on the fact that it was granted a charter in the year 924 by King Edward
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All towns in WiltshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Pewsey Station | (7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction SE) |
| M4 Junction 16 | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction N) |
| M4 Junction 15 (Badbury Roundabout) | (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction NE) |
| Swindon Station | (9.7 miles, 15.5 km, direction N) |
| Bristol International Airport | (37.4 miles, 60.2 km, direction W) |
| Southampton Airport | (39.6 miles, 63.7 km, direction SE) |
| Avebury to London | (74.7 miles, 120.3 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Avebury
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Avebury center |
| Castle and Ball | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E) |
| The White Hart Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction W) |
| Parklands Hotel | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE) |
| Best Western Lansdowne Strand Hotel | (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction W) |
| The Inn With The Well | (6.7 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE) |
| Alexandra House Conference Centre | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction N) |
| The Lodge @ The Wiltshire Golf & Country Club | (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction NW) |
| The Castle Hotel | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SW) |
| Landmark Hotel | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE) |
| Marsh Farm Hotel | (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction N) |
| All hotels in Avebury |
