The silent giant of Stonehenge... the Heel Stone. This 36-tonne boulder stands alone, but a nearby hole suggests it once had a twin. Moved? Lost? Did two giants once guard the ancient entrance?

📢Our flagship #FortCumberland Labs reopen today! Our project stabilised Neolithic Silbury Hill after an 18thC tunnel collapsed. Our first excavation archive digitally deposited, with ADS. Happy 50th birthday to Archaeological Excavation Historic England! #archaeology

The pretty village of Avebury offers plenty of history and unique things to do throughout the year. Plan your visit this season… bit.ly/4gJGHWe

Despite appearances, we didn’t have clear skies last night at Stonehenge. The Strawberry Moon (another view! This is the solstitial axis) was obscured by a very faint layer of cloud. #archaeology

Happy Summer Solstice everyone! #archaeology #Stonehenge

Happy summer solstice from Stonehenge!🌞 This year we welcomed around 25,000 people to the stunning Stonehenge and live-streamed the celebrations, with over 400,000 views from across the world. The sunrise was greeted with traditional drumming and chanting, cheering and dancing.

Thank you to our fantastic staff, volunteers and the invaluable support of our partners, notably Wiltshire Council and emergency services, for putting on a safe and happy summer solstice.

Did you know the Great West Way is home to England’s third-largest National Landscape? North Wessex Downs encompasses parts of Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire, offering a vast range of walking and cycling routes, perfect for family adventures.

The pretty village of Avebury offers plenty of history and unique things to do throughout the year. Plan your visit this season… bit.ly/4gJGHWe

When we think of Stonehenge, the stone circle usually comes to mind. But that iconic feature was actually a later addition! The earliest known construction at the site dates back to around 3000 BC and consisted of a circular ditch with inner and outer banks - the 'Bank & Ditch'.

Between London and Bristol and venturing up into the Cotswolds is the historic county of Wiltshire. Patchwork fields, picturesque villages and iconic landmarks, Wiltshire offers a breath-taking place to explore this season... bit.ly/3W2V67o 📷Salisbury Cathedral

A short distance from Marlborough is the iconic Avebury Stone Circle, the largest of its kind in the world! Part of the famous World Heritage Site with Stonehenge, Avebury is open to the public all year round. Get up close to the stones as you explore the surrounding

Centrally located along the Great West Way and possibly one of the most famous landmarks to visit on route is Stonehenge and Avebury. Forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these ancient stones stand magnificently amongst the rolling Wiltshire fields and offer the

With its timeless beauty, Stonehenge has endured through the ages to inspire and delight people over millennia. ✨ Do the stones inspire you write or create art? 🖼️: Stonehenge from the West-South-West by Richard Tongue (1795–1873). Credit: The Trustees of the British Museum

Take in some of the most iconic sites of Wiltshire including Avebury as you embark on a cycling tour with New Forest Cycling Tours. Their Ancient Ridgeway and Avebury Cycle Tour starts at Avebury, taking in the significant World Heritage Site as well as much of the village’s

📷Summer at Avebury Recognised for its globally important Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, Avebury welcomes you to explore the world’s largest stone circle, as well as stone avenues and ancient tombs this season... bit.ly/3a9C3UJ

📷Star-gazing Spots along the Great West Way Discover the breath-taking dark sky locations along the Great West Way, where unspoiled landscapes offer perfect stargazing opportunities revealing stunning constellations, planets and the magical beauty of the night sky. Read more

NEW for Stonehenge! ✨ We’re building an exciting new learning centre to bring history to life for the thousands of learners we welcome each year, with sustainable, state-of-the-art spaces for all. 👇

Learners will step back to the Stone Age in the Kusuma Neolithic Hall, gathering around a hearth and handling replica tools. Our Learning Centre will feature the Clore Discovery Lab, Weston Studio, digital studio, Wolfson Foyer, and an open-air courtyard for sensory learning.

A highlight during your visit to Avebury is the Stone Circle, the largest of its kind in the world! Part of the famous World Heritage Site with Stonehenge, Avebury is open to the public and gives you the chance to get up close to the stones as you explore the surrounding