
Heritage Open Days: Free entry days
Fri 11 Sept · 10:00
Avebury
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Free entry will be offered to Avebury Manor and Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum during the first Friday and Saturday of Heritage Open Days 2026. The garden will be open to visitors during these free entry days.
Visit Avebury Manor and Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum for free on the first Friday and Saturday of Heritage Open Days 2026!
The garden will be awash with early autumn colour to be enjoyed from the numerous benches or borrowed picnic blankets. The popular sculpture exhibition will be on display, encouraging visitors to discover sculptures and art throughout, from bronze animals to stained glass, and from ceramics to reclaimed wood.
The Alexander Keiller Museum offers visitors a chance to learn more about the wonderful history and archaeology of Avebury stone circles, from its founding over 4500 years ago, through the turbulent medieval period, to the re-erection of parts during the 1930s and the influence of Alexander Keiller.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a free guided tour of the stone circle with a knowledgeable volunteer guide. These take place at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm, subject to volunteer availability.
Please come to the barn visitor reception when you arrive to collect your free tickets for all of the above!
Parking charges still apply. National Trust and English Heritage members can park for free.
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Heritage Open Days: Free entry days takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 10:00. The event runs until Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Heritage Open Days: Free entry days is held at Avebury in Swindon (Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire).
Entry to Heritage Open Days: Free entry days is free.
Tickets for Heritage Open Days: Free entry days can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Heritage Open Days: Free entry days
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Free entry will be offered to Avebury Manor and Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum during the first Friday and Saturday of Heritage Open Days 2026. The garden will be open to visitors during these free entry days.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Visit Avebury Manor and Garden and the Alexander Keiller Museum for free on the first Friday and Saturday of Heritage Open Days 2026!
The garden will be awash with early autumn colour to be enjoyed from the numerous benches or borrowed picnic blankets. The popular sculpture exhibition will be on display, encouraging visitors to discover sculptures and art throughout, from bronze animals to stained glass, and from ceramics to reclaimed wood.
The Alexander Keiller Museum offers visitors a chance to learn more about the wonderful history and archaeology of Avebury stone circles, from its founding over 4500 years ago, through the turbulent medieval period, to the re-erection of parts during the 1930s and the influence of Alexander Keiller.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a free guided tour of the stone circle with a knowledgeable volunteer guide. These take place at 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm, subject to volunteer availability.
Please come to the barn visitor reception when you arrive to collect your free tickets for all of the above!
Parking charges still apply. National Trust and English Heritage members can park for free.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Heritage Open Days: Free entry days?
Heritage Open Days: Free entry days takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 10:00. The event runs until Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Where is Heritage Open Days: Free entry days taking place?
Heritage Open Days: Free entry days is held at Avebury in Swindon (Avebury, Marlborough, Wiltshire).
How much are tickets for Heritage Open Days: Free entry days?
Entry to Heritage Open Days: Free entry days is free.
How do I get tickets for Heritage Open Days: Free entry days?
Tickets for Heritage Open Days: Free entry days can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Free Entry
Date
Until Saturday, 12 September 2026
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