Things to do in Axford, Wiltshire

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Axford, Wiltshire.

The Arts in Axford

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Axford.

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Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Avebury Tithe Barn/Alexander Keiller Museum
Visit National Trust place Avebury in Wiltshire, home to museums, a manor house and a World Heritage-listed Neolithic site.

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History and Heritage in Axford

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Axford.

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Chisbury Chapel | English Heritage
Chisbury Chapel | English Heritage
This pretty thatched and flintwalled 13th century chapel survived after the Reformation in 1547 by being used as a barn as part of Chisbury Farm.
The Sanctuary, Avebury | English Heritage
The Sanctuary, Avebury | English Heritage
Begun in about 3000 BC as a complex circle of timber posts, later replaced by stones. Its function is still mystifies: human bone finds with food remains point to elaborate death rites and ceremonies.
West Kennet Avenue, Avebury | English Heritage
West Kennet Avenue, Avebury | English Heritage
This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.
West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury | English Heritage
West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury | English Heritage
One of the largest and most impressive Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain. Built in around 3650 BC and used for a short time only, nearly 50 people were buried here before the chambers were blocked.
Avebury | English Heritage
Avebury | English Heritage
With its huge circular bank and ditch and inner circle of great standing stones, covering an area of over 28 acres, Avebury forms one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Britain
Silbury Hill, Avebury | English Heritage
Silbury Hill, Avebury | English Heritage
The largest man-made mound in Europe and comparable in size to the Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial and its purpose & significance remain unknown.
Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury | English Heritage
Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury | English Heritage
The Stables Gallery houses one of the most important prehistoric archaeological collections in Britain, including many artefacts from the World Heritage Sites. Find out about Avebury stone circle.
Windmill Hill, Avebury | English Heritage
Windmill Hill, Avebury | English Heritage
Classic Neolithic causewayed enclosure, with three concentric but intermittent ditches. Large quantities of animal bones found here indicate feasting, animal trading or rituals, or perhaps all three.

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Food and Drink in Axford

Discover local flavors with top-notch restaurants, cozy cafes, and unique food experiences in the area.

Food and drink within 10 miles of Axford.

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Coffee #1 | Hungerford
Coffee #1 | Hungerford
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The Great Outdoors in Axford

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Axford.

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Watts Bank | Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Watts Bank | Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Watts Bank is a sunny, chalk grassland slope that provides ideal conditions for wild flowers, butterflies and at least 16 different species of grass.
Inkpen Crocus Field | Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Inkpen Crocus Field | Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Hundreds of thousands of wild crocuses fill this Berkshire meadow each spring - but the delights don't stop there.
Inkpen Common | Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Inkpen Common | Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
A remnant of ancient heathland, a flower-filled wilderness fringed with woodland that rings with birdsong.
Kintbury Newt Ponds | Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Kintbury Newt Ponds | Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Home to a breeding colony of the nationally-rare and protected great crested newt, the reserves provides ideal nesting conditions for a range of summer migratory birds. A precious local resource.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Axford Stitchcombe Forest Hill Mildenhall Cadley The Warren Durley Ramsbury Chisbury Marlborough St Katharines Ogbourne Maizey Manton Ram Alley Wootton Rivers Ogbourne St Andrew New Town Great Bedwyn Ogbourne St George Froxfield Kennet Clench Common Whittonditch Knighton Stibb Green Little Bedwyn Rockley Aldbourne Crofton Cuckoo's Knob Clatford Burbage Eastcourt Westcourt Woodsend Clench Chilton Foliat Newtown Upper Upham Marr Green Crooked Soley Bagshot West Grafton Lockeridge Lockeridge Dene East Grafton New Mill Littleworth Easton Royal Ragnal

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