Private Full-Day Tour of Lacock Abbey and Avebury Stone Circle from London
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Private guide included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Transport by private vehicle
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Admission to Lacock Abbey
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Admission to Avebury Circle
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Duration 24 hours
Discover the historic gems of Lacock Abbey and Avebury Stone Circle on a private full-day tour from London, perfect for history buffs and nature lovers.
Included
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Private guide
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Transport by private vehicle
Excluded
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Food and drinks, unless specified
Discover the historic gems of Lacock Abbey and Avebury Stone Circle on a private full-day tour from London, perfect for history buffs and nature lovers.
Highlights
- Visit the tallest neolithic monument with stunning views
- Get up close to the impressive Avebury Stone Circle
- Walk around the charming village of Avebury featured in TV shows
- Discover the evolution of photography at Lacock Abbey
What to expect
Silbury Hill
Visit the tallest neolithic monument that Victorians believed once housed treasure like the Pyramids.
West Kennet Long Barrow
It is rare that more than 1 or 2 other people are here, often we have it to ourselves. A 10 minute walk from the road takes us to this incredibly evocative burial chamber built by the civilisation who are responsible for Avebury, Stonehenge and hundreds of other great monuments. Please note this is up a slope on a gravel/soil path and may not be accessible in bad weather or for those with limited mobility.
Avebury Stone Circle
We will visit the largest stone circle which measures 1 mile in diameter and even cuts right through a village. Much less visited than Stonehenge and you can get up close to the stones too. Partly surrounded by a giant ditch and mound and with multiple stone circles inside.
Avebury
The tiny village of Avebury is enclosed by the stone circle.
The Tanyard
We will walk around the charming village that has been featured in many a television show such as Downton Abbey and Little Dorrit as well as the Harry Potter films. Along the way are a number of charming pubs, bakeries, pottery shops amongst others.
Lacock Abbey
For centuries an Abbey until King Henry VIII had his spat with Rome, it long ago became a private home which at one time was home to none other than the man who invented photography using film. Take a selfie where photos were invented in the stately home upper floor and see the austere stone rooms of the old Abbey on the ground floor.
Fox Talbot Museum at Lacock Abbey
If we have time at the end of the tour we can pop in the small museum devoted to early photography.
Ye Olde England Tours
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The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Dress code is smart casual
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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We have earmarked this tour as especially safe during the Coronavirus outbreak due to generally quiet places that we visit where social distancing is generally not a problem. All of our tours are private so it is just you/your family and your guide. To make it easier and safer for all concerned we would suggest starting this tour a little later than the usual time, perhaps around 10.30-11am which allows us all to miss rush-hour. We are happy to still come to your hotel to meet you but for the moment we would suggest meeting us at the tour starting point. This allows you to arrive by a taxi or uber rather than public transport. Please feel free to wear masks throughout or at times during the tour. Your guide will also have a mask with them. Please note it is possible the Abbey interiors may not be open.
What our experts say
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Visit the Fox Talbot Museum if time permits.
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Try lunch at the Abbey's charming pub.
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Dress in layers; weather can change quickly.
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Capture photos at the Abbey's upper floor.
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Consider a later start to avoid rush hour.
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