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Christmas at Avebury
Christmas at Avebury begins on Saturday 30 November and includes the chance to meet St. Nicholas, Christmas markets, wreath-making, and our popular winter walks around the stones.
Meet St. Nicholas
Take a seat in the festively-decorated Dovecote to meet the traditional St. Nicholas, hear a magical Christmas story and receive a special Christmas gift.
The Meet St. Nicholas event will be held on 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 21 Dec, and 22 Dec.
Please note that the Dovecote is limited for space so every child should be accompanied by one adult only.
Tickets are £8 per child; their accompanying adult will not need a ticket.
Book your space by calling 0344 249 1895 or through our events booking system.
Christmas Markets at Avebury
Why not indulge in a spot of Christmas shopping and support local makers with a range of handmade goods on offer at the market, all set within the atmospheric seventeenth century threshing barn.
The 2024 Christmas markets will be held on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December, Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December, and Saturday 14 December and Sunday 15 December.
Christmas wreath-making workshops
Nothing says 'Christmas is here' like a handmade wreath on your front door. Join us at Avebury this year to make your very own wreath using natural foliage and Christmas decorations.
The workshops will take place on Friday 6 December and Saturday 7 December. Book your place through our events page, or by calling 0344 249 1895.
Winter walk with an archaeologist
Leave the crowds behind and join an expert archaeologist for a winter ramble around the stone circles to learn all about the prehistory of the site and recent research into this enigmatic place?
Dr Nick Snashall, National Trust Archaeologist for the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site, will be hosting the walks on 9 December and 13 December.
Tickets are £15 and can be booked on our events page or by calling 0344 249 1895.
Festive spotter trails for children
Younger visitors looking to explore Avebury can take part in two festive spotter trails at Avebury this Christmas.
Visitors to the Avebury Manor Garden will need to discover a series of birdhouses hidden in the garden's 11 different rooms.
A number of Christmas robins have also decided to set up home in the Alexander Keiller Museum. Can you find them all?
Both trails are free but normal admission prices apply for the garden and museum.
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Christmas
Whether you want to make your own Christmas wreath, visit Father Christmas or enjoy winter illuminations at a historic location, we have plenty of festive events and things to do at the places in our care. Plan your festive day out today.