A guide to the events taking place across the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.
At Avebury
- 28 November: Avebury Papers Community Update.
- 30 November – 15 December: Christmas markets each weekend.
- 30 November – 22 December: Story time with St. Nicholas each weekend.
- 6 and 7 December: Christmas wreath making workshop.
- 9 and 13 December: Winter Walks with archaeologist Dr Nick Snashall.
At Stonehenge
- Until 31 December: Discover a new Major Lunar Standstill exhibition at the Visitor Centre with ongoing research about the Moon’s influence on Stonehenge.
- 3 December: Moonsighting. A unique experience exploring the celestial connections between Stonehenge and the Kabah – the most sacred site in Islam.
- December – February: Lunar storytelling at Stonehenge each winter weekend to explore moon myths, beliefs, and stories from various cultures.
- Early 2025: Major Lunar Standstill lectures hosted by the Society of Antiquaries, the Royal Astronomical Society and Bournemouth University.
Nearby
- Until 1 December: The Skylark and the Stones exhibition at the Salisbury Museum brings together one of our most celebrated birds and the museum’s Neolithic collection.
- 7 December: Behind the Scenes Tour at Wiltshire Museum led by partnership member David Dawson.
- 7 December: Beyond the New Galleries at the Salisbury Museum with expert guides.
- 14 December: Young Curators Club for Yule and Saturnalia at Wiltshire Museum.
- 19 December: Saturnalia Celebration at Wiltshire Museum (waiting list only).
Enjoy at any time
Together, the Stonehenge and Avebury landscape forms one World Heritage Site celebrated for its Neolithic and Bronze age monuments spanning 5000 years of history. To plan to visit Stonehenge see English Heritage‘s website and to explore Avebury see National Trust‘s webpages.
The collections of The Salisbury Museum , Wiltshire Museum in Devizes and Alexander Keiller Museum in Avebury contain many treasures discovered from Stonehenge and Avebury, giving insight into the people who lived here thousands of years ago and how the monuments were constructed.
Discover monuments, encounter wildlife and enjoy beautiful views on one of the many walking routes through the World Heritage Site landscape. Here are just a few examples:
Stonehenge landscape circular walk | Wilts | National Trust
Secrets of Stonehenge walk | Wiltshire | National Trust
Avebury Ridgeway walk | Wiltshire | National Trust
Around Silbury Hill | Wiltshire | National Trust