You have to pay for parking, but not entry. I hired an electronic guide thingee from one of the local shops for a few pounds, which was helpful. It was quite busy, so all your photos are likely to have people in them. The circle covers a lot of ground so be prepared to walk around the village (which is... More

You can get up close and personal with the stones - marvel at the great Swindon stone, and if you're lucky you might see some Pagans / Druids having a little ceremony during your visit. Marvel at Stonehenge, but feel the magic at Avebury. More

This is a place everyone should visit. Ancient history free and opely available. More

The Circle and Henge demonstrate what our ancestors were capable of building. The Manor and gardens are worth a visit. More

I had not even heard of the Avebury Stone Circle until I was also about to pass them by. I am glad that I decided to stop. It you are into ancient sites, this one cannot be missed! Visitors are completely free to wander around the stones. I don't think that anyone would mind if you climbed on them. There... More

Right after visiting Stonehenge, we drove through the countryside to get to the village of Avebury to see the stone circle there. We didn't really know what to expect after Stonehenge where one can't approach the stones and really get a feel for the place. When we arrived in Avebury (and found a parking spot, which was not obvious) we... More

Had a car for the day and made a trip to Stonehenge. Only stopped by to take some photos and see these additional stones...and use the toilets before our long drive back to London. More

a rural setting with possibly an element of spirituality. Read up before you visit More

Also took a private tour with local authors Maria Wheatley (theaveburyexperience.co.uk) and Busty (crop circles) and it was incredible and the highlight of my journey. More