Avebury (NT)
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Overview
At Avebury, the world's largest prehistoric stone circle partially encompasses a pretty village. Millionaire archaeologist Alexander Keiller excavated here in the 1930s, and there is a museum bearing his name. Arranged in two parts, the Alexander Keiller Museum is divided into the Stables, displaying archaeological treasures from across the World Heritage Site; and the Barn, a 17th-century threshing barn housing interactive displays and children's activities that reveal the story of this ancient landscape. Avebury Manor, on the edge of the village, was transformed in a partnership between the National Trust and the BBC, creating a hands-on experience that celebrates and reflects the lives of the people who once lived here.
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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The Duke Hotel & Duchess Lounge Hilmarton
The Duke Hotel is an independent, family-run British gastro pub – a place to eat, drink and sleep. Tucked away in the picturesque village of Hilmarton, Calne, Wiltshire, locally sourced...
The Duke Hotel
The Duke Hotel is an independent, family-run British gastro pub dating back to 1843; a great place to eat, drink and sleep. Food is seasonal, locally sourced, and served in a relaxed an...
Linnet Cottage
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Swallow Cottage
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Kestrel Cottage
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Tichborne's Farm Cottages
Set in some really beautiful Wiltshire countryside, you’ll find the three Tichborne’s Farm Cottages. Two of these converted stables are on one level, while the third is split-level. It’...
Chiseldon House Hotel
Conveniently located for access to the M4, Chiseldon House is in a quiet location and has a relaxed ambience. Bedrooms include a number of larger rooms but all are comfortably furnished...
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort has an enviable range of facilities that make it a true year-round resort. The hotel sits on the Bowood Estate – over 100 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown d...
