Accessibility information for Avebury visitors

Accessability Overview

A full accessability overview of Avebury is available on the AccessAble website. 

Parking

There are Blue Badge parking places available in the Avebury High Street car park. There is also a drop-off point outside The Red Lion pub.

 

Toilets

There are accessible toilets behind Avebury Barn, on Avebury High Street (open during peak times only). The Circles Restaurant also has accessible toilets.

 

Mobility scooter

There is an all-terrain mobility scooter available for visitors free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no booking available for this. If you would like to borrow the mobility scooter, then please ask at the Visitor Reception desk in the barn.

 

Wheelchairs

There are several manual and one powered wheelchair available for visitors free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no booking available for this. If you would like to borrow a wheelchair, then please ask at the Visitor Reception desk in the barn.

 

British Sign Language

There is a BSL overview of the National Trust facilities and attractions at Avebury available to watch on YouTube.  

 

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are allowed in all National Trust facilities and attractions at Avebury.  

 

Visiting the stone circle

Both the north-west and south-west sectors are accessible using a wheelchair or mobility scooter, although you will find some uneven terrain and we advise only visiting when the ground is dry.

The gates to the stone circle can be difficult if you are on your own. There is a map available from Visitor Reception which will show you where there is step free access to the stone circle.

 

Visiting Avebury Manor

There is wheelchair and mobility scooter access to the ground floor of Avebury Manor. Unfortunately, the upper floors are only accessible by stairs.

Please ask a member of staff or a volunteer should you need help or advice at any time.

Video of the Upper Floor

In the Servant’s Hall next to the Edwardian Kitchen, you will find a video (with subtitles) of a guided tour of the upper floor of Avebury Manor.

The video includes information on the Tudor Bedroom, the Queen Anne Bedroom, the Chinese Ante Room and the Withdrawing Room, for those who cannot access the upper floor.

Braille

There are braille information sheets in each of the rooms of Avebury Manor.

Large Print

There are large print information sheets in each of the rooms of Avebury Manor.

Sensory bags

There are a number of sensory bags available with items that might have been found at Avebury Manor over the years.

Ear defenders for adults and children

There are ear defenders for adults and children to borrow from the entrance, free of charge. There is no need to book.

Quiet Room

There is a Quiet Room on the first floor if you, or a member of your group, need a few minutes peace.

Inside there are a couple of easy chairs, some books and a peaceful view over the Topiary Garden.

Garden

The garden is completely accessible by wheelchair or mobility scooter and there is a map available showing the entrances that have step-free access.

Please ask for a map at the Visitor Reception desk in the barn.

Silent Space

The Orchard of Avebury Manor Garden is a registered Silent Space where people are invited to switch off and take a few minutes to reflect silently and listen to nature.

Sensory trail

A sensory trail for the garden is available to pick up, free of charge, from the garden entrance.

Braille

There is a braille information guide available to borrow, free of charge, from the garden entrance.

 

Visiting the Alexander Keiller Museum

The museum is accessible to wheelchair or mobility scooter users. There is also a hearing loop available at the counter.

Ear defenders for adults and children

There are ear defenders for adults and children to borrow from the entrance, free of charge. There is no need to book.

 

Visiting the Circles Restaurant and Shop

There is access to the restaurant (ground floor only) and shop for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. There are also hearing loops at the counter.