Avebury
Avebury in Wiltshire is home to the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world — a vast henge monument that actually encircles part of a living village, making it quite unlike anywhere else on earth. Dating back around 4,500 years, it is older than Stonehenge and arguably more affecting, since you can walk freely among and between the great sarsen stones at any hour. The surrounding landscape is thick with ancient burial mounds, avenues, and mysteries that archaeologists are still working to unravel.
- World's largest prehistoric stone circle
- Village at the heart of the henge
- Ancient ceremonial landscape
Best for prehistory enthusiasts who want to walk among the stones without barriers.