Christmas Markets at Avebury
Why not do some Christmas shopping at a selection of local gift stalls at Avebury? Browse a range of artisanal products while listening to carols and festive music.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Continue your Christmas shopping and support local makers with a range of handmade goods on offer at the market. There will be different stallholders at each weekend of the market so plenty of opportunity to browse a wide variety of products including textiles, recycled wood, jewellery, and handmade dog treats. Why not come back a couple of times to see the lovely crafts on offer? All set within the atmospheric seventeenth century threshing barn, there will be carols and music each afternoon.
Please note: due to the lack of mobile signal at Avebury, card payment devices can be unreliable so please bring cash.
*Update: All stallholder pitches are now full.*
Times
The basics
- Suitability
All ages welcome.
- Meeting point
Come to visitor reception in the barn. Follow signs for the Farmyard from the main visitor carpark.
- What to bring and wear
Wear warm clothes as the barn is not heated.
- Accessibility
The path to the Old Farmyard is rough and uneven in places. The barn can be accessed in a way free from steps. Accessible toilet available. Mobility vehicles available to borrow for free.
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Upcoming events
Christmas at Avebury
Avebury Manor remains closed following flooding in January, but Christmas magic will be sprinkled across the site and there’s still lots of festive cheer for all to enjoy.
Story time with St. Nicholas
Enter the festively decorated Dovecote to meet St. Nicholas, hear a special Christmas story, and receive a Christmas gift.
Christmas wreath making workshop
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. A welcome drink, lunch, and entry to Avebury Manor Garden included.
Winter walk with an archaeologist
Join a winter walk around the Avebury landscape with Dr Nick Snashall, National Trust archaeologist for the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site