Avebury (/ ˈeɪvbəri /) is a Neolithic henge monument containing three stone circles, around the village of Avebury in Wiltshire, in south-west England. One of the best-known prehistoric sites in Britain, it contains the largest megalithic stone circle in the world.

Recognised as a World Heritage Site for its outstanding Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, Avebury stone circles and henge are full of traces of our ancient past. The surrounding landscape also includes including a stone-lined avenue and the largest artificial mound in Europe.

Without doubt, Avebury is the most impressive of all remaining pre-historic earthworks in Europe. While Stonehenge was dedicated to the worship of the sun and moon, Avebury seems to have been dedicated to more human themes.

Explore Avebury's ancient standing stones in Wiltshire, England, and discover one of the world's largest prehistoric stone circles.

Information on the picturesque Wiltshire vilage of Avebury, famous for its wealth of prehistoric sites including Avebury Henge and stone circles, with a village history, beautiful photos and visiting information plus nearby accommodation.

Avebury Manor, Wiltshire, sits quietly on the edge of the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world. Built in the 16th century on the site of a 12th-century Benedictine Priory, the house is a remarkable survivor, enduring over five hundred years of changing owners and residents.

The Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site is universally important for its unique and dense concentration of outstanding prehistoric monuments and sites which together form a landscape without parallel.

Along with more than 350 nearby monuments and henges (ancient earthworks consisting of a circular bank and ditch), including the kindred temple complex at Avebury, Stonehenge was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986.

The area around Avebury contains an extraordinary cluster of monuments dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age. This unique landscape forms part of the UNESCO Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site, reflecting its international importance.

Plan a focused Avebury visit with route tips, timing guidance, and UK Neolithic pairings across Stonehenge, Silbury Hill, and West Kennet Long Barrow.