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Christmas Market at Avebury

28 November – 13 December 2026
The Barn, Old Farmyard, Avebury, Wiltshire(SN8 1RD)

The Christmas Market at Avebury is held in a thatched barn built for threshing in the 17th century, in the Old Farmyard of a Wiltshire village partly ringed by the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world and the huge bank and ditch of its henge. Run by the National Trust over three weekends in late November and December, it brings together local gift stalls with artisan wares such as engraved wood, ceramics and handmade jewellery, with carols and folk music playing as you shop. All ages are welcome, entry is free and there is nothing to book. The old barn is not heated, and with little mobile signal the Trust says card payment can be unreliable, so cash is asked for. Circles Café, also in the Old Farmyard, serves lunches and cakes, and the stone circle is part of the village.

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What to expect

Date & times
28 November – 13 December 2026
Getting there
The Barn, Old Farmyard, Avebury, Wiltshire (SN8 1RD for sat nav)
Dogs
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Accessibility
Available: Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
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Accessibility

Confirmed:
  • Step-free access
  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The barn can be reached without steps and there is an accessible toilet. The path to the Old Farmyard is rough and uneven in places. Blue Badge parking and a drop-off point are available at Avebury. Mobility vehicles can be borrowed free of charge.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Christmas Market at Avebury in 2026?
It runs on six days across three weekends: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, and Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December 2026.
What time does the Christmas Market at Avebury open?
The market is open from 10am to 4pm on each of the six days.
Is the Christmas Market at Avebury free?
Yes. The market is a free event and booking is not needed.
Where is the Christmas Market at Avebury held?
The market is held in the barn in the Old Farmyard at Avebury, Wiltshire, SN8 1RD. Come to visitor reception in the barn, and follow the signs for the Farmyard from the main visitor car park.
What is there at the Christmas Market at Avebury?
Local gift stalls sell artisan products such as handmade jewellery, ceramics and engraved wood, with classic carols and folk songs playing in the background. All ages are welcome.
How do I get to Avebury Christmas Market?
Avebury is 6 miles west of Marlborough on the A4361, and the main car park is a short walk from the stone circle. The nearest railway stations are Pewsey and Swindon. Stagecoach bus 49 runs twice an hour Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays, and the No. 42 runs from Calne and Marlborough.
Is there parking at Avebury?
Yes, the main car park is pay and display: cars pay £8.00 all day, or £5.00 after 3pm. Blue Badge holders and motorcycles park free, and National Trust and English Heritage members park free by scanning their membership card on arrival. The car park is open 9am to 6pm.
Can I bring my dog to Avebury?
Dogs are welcome at Avebury on a lead and under control, except at Avebury Manor and Circles Café, where only assistance dogs are allowed.
Is the Christmas Market at Avebury wheelchair accessible?
The barn can be reached without steps and there is an accessible toilet. The path to the Old Farmyard is rough and uneven in places. Mobility vehicles can be borrowed free of charge.
Can I pay by card at the Christmas Market at Avebury?
Card payment devices will be available, but with little mobile signal at Avebury they can be unreliable, so cash is asked for.
Is the barn heated?
No. The barn is not heated, so the Trust asks visitors to wear warm clothes.
Is there a Christmas market near Marlborough?
Yes. The Christmas Market at Avebury is in the village of Avebury in Wiltshire, 6 miles west of Marlborough on the A4361.

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