Alexander Keiller Museum
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Overview
Avebury is one of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe, and was built before Stonehenge. The museum, including an exhibition in the 17th-century threshing barn, presents the full archaeological story of the stones using finds from the site, along with interactive and audio-visual displays.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year daily, Apr-Oct 10-6; Nov-Mar 10-4. Closed 24-26 Dec
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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