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Avebury Stone Circle

Avebury 01672 5380, England
01672 539250
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Avebury
4.5 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites, Mysterious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking
Owner description: This mysterious stone circle is thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC by The Beaker people, who might have...... more » Owner description: This mysterious stone circle is thought to have been constructed in Neolithic times between 2500 to 2000 BC by The Beaker people, who might have played a major role in the formation of another eerie ancient site at Stonehenge. « less
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Kent
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

You can get up close and personal with the stones - marvel at the great Swindon stone, and if you're lucky you might see some Pagans / Druids having a little ceremony during your visit. Marvel at Stonehenge, but feel the magic at Avebury. More

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Campton
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

This is a place everyone should visit. Ancient history free and opely available. More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The Circle and Henge demonstrate what our ancestors were capable of building. The Manor and gardens are worth a visit. More

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Toronto
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

I had not even heard of the Avebury Stone Circle until I was also about to pass them by. I am glad that I decided to stop. It you are into ancient sites, this one cannot be missed! Visitors are completely free to wander around the stones. I don't think that anyone would mind if you climbed on them. There... More

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Ottawa
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50 reviews 50 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Right after visiting Stonehenge, we drove through the countryside to get to the village of Avebury to see the stone circle there. We didn't really know what to expect after Stonehenge where one can't approach the stones and really get a feel for the place. When we arrived in Avebury (and found a parking spot, which was not obvious) we... More

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Greenville, South Carolina
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Had a car for the day and made a trip to Stonehenge. Only stopped by to take some photos and see these additional stones...and use the toilets before our long drive back to London. More

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St. Albans, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

a rural setting with possibly an element of spirituality. Read up before you visit More

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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Also took a private tour with local authors Maria Wheatley (theaveburyexperience.co.uk) and Busty (crop circles) and it was incredible and the highlight of my journey. More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Avebury is a strange place; it has never had the appeal of Stone Henge, perhaps because it lacks stones heaved up and across to create that huge sense of doorways. This is an older, less compact stone circle, and has been treated much more roughly, with the road running through it, and its history of pre-20th century nutters trying to... More

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Swindon
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

This World Heritage Site is situated within the village of Avebury this is a great place to visit. There is a big car park available. There are many huge stones here and they are situated over a wide area. You can actually touch these stones and the dips/slopes in the surrounding area are great places for the kids to roll... More

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