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Avebury
Spend half a day to see the stone circle and nearby barrows; add a night in a local B&B if you want a relaxed evening.
Avebury’s neolithic stone circle and surrounding sites can be explored in 4–5 hours on foot. A night in a village B&B lets you enjoy the Red Lion pub after the crowds leave.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (wet, limited daylight)
- Airport
- BRS
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Avebury101 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Avebury, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch traffic on the north‑south road and keep to marked paths on wet grass.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers101 police · 999 ambulance / fire
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRS Bristol Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) north‑east, coach or train connections via Swindon).BRS Bristol Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) north‑east, coach or train connections via Swindon).
- Getting aroundWalk the village and henge; the main road bisects the circle, use footpaths to reach the barrows.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Museum or sight ticketNational Trust entrycheck£7 (≈ US$10)
- Budget bedVillage B&B room, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
- Mid-range bedVillage B&B room, a night, per room£95 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedVillage B&B room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £55 (≈ US$75) · High £80 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRS Bristol Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) north‑east, coach or train connections via Swindon)BRS Bristol Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) north‑east, coach or train connections via Swindon)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Avebury: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the village and henge; the main road bisects the circle, use footpaths to reach the barrows. Parking is limited; use the official car park south of the circle.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Silbury Hill
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Walk 1.5 km (0.9 mi) west along footpathWalk 0.9 mi (1.5 km) west along footpath
Highest prehistoric mound in Europe; steep but short.
West Kennet Long Barrow
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Walk 0.8 km (0.5 mi) north along footpathWalk 0.5 mi (0.8 km) north along footpath
Early Neolithic burial chamber, open year‑round.
Stonehenge
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total each way
Bus 49 to Devizes (≈30 min) then coach to Stonehenge (≈20 min)
Popular site; consider a full‑day visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local B&Bs
Several village houses offer B&B rooms; book in advance, typical price £70–£100 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £30–£45 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- £45–£70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Village B&B room1 × 1 night × £95 | £95 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £55 | £55 |
| National Trust entry (Avebury Henge)1 × £7 · check | £7 |
| Bus 49 round‑trip to Devizes1 × £5 · check | £5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £16 |
| Trip total≈ £178 per person per day, bed included | £178≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub meal (Red Lion) | £8–£12 (≈ US$11–16) |
| National Trust entrycheck | £7 (≈ US$10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Quadrants may be roped off for erosion control; follow signs.
- Grass can be wet and slippery; wear waterproof shoes.
- Dogs must be leashed; sheep may graze in some areas.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 101
- Ambulance / Fire
- 999
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Emergency
- Police101
- Ambulance / Fire999
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 49 Swindon ↔ Avebury: ≈ £5 each way (check)
- National Trust Henge entry: £7 (≈ US$10) per adult (check)
Say or show
- Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sɒri)
- Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt?)
- Can I have the menu? — Can I have the menu? (kæn aɪ hæv ðə ˈmɛnjuː?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Avebury. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (wet, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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