Sensory family nature walk
Join a special sensory family walk with Wessex Archaeology and an artist that combines creativity, heritage, and the senses.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Run by Wessex Archaeology and artist Emma Kerr, this free family friendly walk will spark children's curiosity about he natural world and connect young minds with Avebury's amazing history. The walk, which begins at 2pm, is designed for little legs and will last 1 hour 30 minutes, with a biscuit break in the middle and lots of opportunities to stop, look, make, and listen.
No booking is required, please pick up your free tickets from visitor reception in the barn when you arrive. Please note, tickets are provided on a first come, first served basis.
Are you a home schooling family? We are holding another sensory nature walk especially for home schoolers at 11am on Thursday 15 August. Please email lauramay.bailey@nationaltrust.org.uk for the booking link.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for children.
- Meeting point
Visitor reception in the barn.
- What to bring and wear
Dress suitable for exploring the outdoors.
- Accessibility
The garden, farmyard, and parts of the stone circles are level access, although the terrain can be rough, muddy and includes cobblestones.
Upcoming events
Summer of play: build your own obstacle course
Challenge yourself to build and complete a nature obstacle course. What can you create? See how fast you can jump, wobble, and weave!
Trust10 trail run at Avebury
The Trust10 is a monthly, 10k trail run that gives you the opportunity to explore the wider Avebury landscape.
Family stone circle tour
Visiting with children and want to know more about Avebury? You can join a tour on Wednesdays and Sundays during school holidays to learn more about this amazing site as a family!
Sketch like Stukeley
This free drop-in drawing activity encourages families to get creative and attempt their own versions of Stukeley's detailed drawings of Avebury from 300 years ago.