Visitors can once again step inside Avebury Manor, as the historic house reopens its doors following extensive restoration work after flood damage.
The 16th-century, Grade I listed manor — run by the National Trust — is now open daily from 11am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm. Tickets are available from the visitor reception in the barn, while National Trust members can enter free of charge.
The refreshed experience invites visitors to explore the house as a lived-in home, tracing the stories of the families who shaped it over the centuries. Alongside the restored interiors, new displays and activities aim to make the history more accessible for all ages. The ground floor remains accessible to wheelchair and mobility scooter users.
Beyond the house itself, the wider site is hosting a programme of events through spring and summer.
Art lovers can visit In the Blink of An Eye, an exhibition running from 2 May to 12 July in the Racquets Court within the manor garden. Featuring pastel landscapes by Amy Shuckburgh, the exhibition draws inspiration from the surrounding countryside — from ancient barrows to woodland streams — with works available to purchase.
For those keen to dig a little deeper, a series of guided garden tours led by Head Gardener Garry Munford will take place on selected dates between May and September. These small-group sessions offer an insight into the garden’s history, its organic approach and how it is adapting to a changing climate, alongside practical tips for visitors to try at home.
Families are also catered for with a Garden Celebration Day on 25 May, promising a relaxed mix of hands-on activities and entertainment. Visitors can make flower crowns, plant seeds to take home, and join an artist-led painting session, while live performances and garden games round out the day.
Set within one of Wiltshire’s most recognisable historic landscapes, the reopening of Avebury Manor marks a welcome return for a much-visited site — and offers plenty of reasons for a repeat visit over the months ahead.
