Avebury Manor
Wiltshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- National Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Entry pass
- National Trust Explorer Pass
Pinpoint
High St, Avebury, Marlborough SN8 1RF
Telephone 01672 538016
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Avebury Manor is a Tudor manor house that was redecorated room-by-room in different historical styles for a BBC television project, and it sits within the wider Avebury landscape alongside the stone circle. The house itself has a habit of closing for restoration or storm damage, so its availability can be unpredictable, but the gardens - filled with art and sculpture - stay open and are consistently well reviewed. Its research and archaeology connections through past owners give it an extra layer of interest for anyone already visiting the stones.
Worth the trip
The garden's art and sculpture displays, praised as magnificent even by reviewers who arrived unable to get into the house itself.
Before you go
Check ahead before travelling specifically for the house - it has been closed for restoration or winter damage on multiple recent visits, leaving only the gardens open.
Reviewers consistently praise the gardens at Avebury Manor, describing them as beautiful and larger than expected, with plenty of art and sculpture to see. However, the manor house itself was closed on several visits during 2025 and into 2026 due to restoration and flood or storm damage, meaning multiple reviewers were only able to see the grounds and hope to return. The cafe is generally well liked, with the soup, bread and baked potatoes and children's meal deals praised for value. A couple of reviewers felt the small museum and garden entrance fee were not quite worth the cost given how little there was to see.
Tudor manor house redecorated room-by-room in different historical styles for a BBC television project
“Quite a lovely house with it's story and the fascinating life designation to the research and archaeology by one of its owners. Great gardens with places to sit and relax.”- Mantas, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “There's a National Trust shop, a delightful local gift shop nearby and a café.” - Lisa QB
Common questions about Avebury Manor
Where is Avebury Manor?
Avebury Manor is in Wiltshire, England, at High St, Avebury, Marlborough SN8 1RF.
Do you need a ticket to visit Avebury Manor?
Yes - Avebury Manor is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by National Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Avebury Manor?
The garden's art and sculpture displays, praised as magnificent even by reviewers who arrived unable to get into the house itself.
Is Avebury Manor a ruin or still intact?
Avebury Manor is largely intact - Tudor manor house redecorated room-by-room in different historical styles for a BBC television project.
