See Also

Conserving Silbury Hill
Information on the current investigations and conservation taking place at Silbury Hill.
Silbury Hill - Landscape Investigations
Information on what the Landscape investigation team found at Silbury Hill.
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Silbury Hill (Avebury)

Silbury Hill (Avebury)
Aerial View (c) Skyscan Balloon Photography

The largest man-made mound in Europe, huge and mysterious Silbury Hill is comparable in height and volume to the roughly contemporary Egyptian pyramids.

Probably completed by about 2350 BC and part of the Avebury 'sacred landscape', it apparently contains no burial or shrine, and was clearly important in itself. But its purpose and significance remain enigmatic.

There is no access to the hill itself.

Part of the Avebury World Heritage Site.

What are the opening times?

DatesOpening TimesOpening Days
There is no access to the hill itself at any time.    
Viewing area open at any reasonable time, every day.    
Usual facilities may not be available around the Summer Solstice 20-22 June. Please check before you visit.    

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:
Other:
Admission to the visitor centre and viewing area is free. The visitor centre contains a display about Silbury Hill and the conservation project, a video showing footage from inside the hill. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and explain the project.

How do I get there?

Address:
Wiltshire
Road Access:
1 mile W of West Kennet on A4
Train Access:
Pewsey 9 miles, Swindon 13 miles
Bus Access:
Stagecoach in Swindon 49 Swindon - Trowbridge; Wilts & Dorset5/6 Salisbury - Swindon (all pass within 3⁄4 mile and passclose to Swindon railway station)
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Suitable for people with disabilities Dogs allowed on leads
Access:
Disabled access (viewing area). Disabled parking is available in Avebury village. A duplicate visitor display for those unable to walk across to Silbury Hill will be housed in the Barn Gallery of the Alexander Keiller Museum in Avebury.