Free Entry
Open during reasonable daylight hours. £2 parking charge applies to non-members
Address:
West Kennett, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1QH
The largest artificial mound in Europe, mysterious Silbury Hill compares in height and volume to the roughly contemporary Egyptian pyramids. Probably completed in around 2400 BC, it apparently contains no burial. Though clearly important in itself, its purpose and significance remain unknown.
Silbury Hill is part of the Avebury World Heritage Site, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Read more about the history of Silbury Hill.
Before You Go
Parking: Car parking is available on site with a £2 charge for non-members payable by text. Parking is free for Members with a valid English Heritage car sticker on display. If you would prefer to pay in advance of your visit, please visit our parking payment service website.
Please note, there are no designated disabled spaces and the car park cannot accommodate coaches or minibuses.
Other Information: Information panels in the viewing area give insight into the history and construction of this fascinating structure.
Please Be Aware: There is no public access to the hill in order to protect the site and its sensitive archaeology.
English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions.
Plan a Great Day Out
The best way to explore Avebury and its various sites is on foot. You should wear appropriate footwear and prepare for the weather.
Begin your visit at the Alexander Keiller Museum to find out about the six sites within the care of English Heritage and their significance, including Avebury Stone Circle, The Sanctuary, West Kennet Avenue, West Kennet Long Barrow and Windmill Hill.
Toilets and a cafe are available near the museum in Avebury.