Things to do in Milkhouse Water, Wiltshire

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

History and Heritage in Milkhouse Water

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

History and heritage within 10 miles of Milkhouse Water.

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Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge) | English Heritage
Hatfield Earthworks (Marden Henge) | English Heritage
The earthworks of a Neolithic henge and monumental mound, by a loop in the River Avon. Recent archaeological find of building equivalent to a priest’s quarters.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Netheravon Dovecote | English Heritage
Netheravon Dovecote | English Heritage
Netheravon Dovecote is a charming yet practical building, and an excellent example of an early 18th century dovecote. It still retains most of its original 700 chalk nesting boxes.
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.
Ludgershall Castle and Cross | English Heritage
Ludgershall Castle and Cross | English Heritage
The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village.
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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The Arts in Milkhouse Water

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

The arts within 10 miles of Milkhouse Water.

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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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Exploring further afield?

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

Littleworth New Mill Southcott Fyfield Kepnal Clench Little Salisbury Milton Lilbourne Pewsey Knowle Pewsey Wharf Cuckoo's Knob Easton Royal Oare Wilcot Draycot Fitz Payne Sharcott Wootton Rivers Huish Manningford Abbots West Stowell Clench Common Manningford Bruce Westcourt Stibb Green Marr Green Manningford Bohune Ram Alley Burbage Eastcourt North Newnton Cadley Alton Priors Bottlesford Durley Hilcott Woodborough Lower Everleigh Honeystreet Upavon Avon Alton Barnes West Grafton Broad Street Aughton Rushall Lockeridge Lockeridge Dene Charlton Kennet and Avon Canal

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