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Anderson Tours · Earl's Court, London

Stonehenge and the Avebury stones

Three Stone Age sites in one day from Earl's Court: Stonehenge from the visitor path, the huge Avebury circle you can walk right up to, and a 5,000-year-old tomb. Pick it if the prehistory matters more to you than Bath, at a fraction of the inner circle price.

Stonehenge & the Avebury Stone Circles

About this experience

Anderson Tours built this day around stones. You meet the coach on Warwick Road at Earl's Court at 8:30 AM and spend about 2 hours each at Stonehenge and Avebury, plus 45 minutes at West Kennet Long Barrow. All entry fees are included, and the group is capped at 25. The listing gives Stonehenge first, but the itinerary is a guide: one guest started at the long barrow and finished at Stonehenge, and liked it that way.

At Stonehenge you're on the visitor path, as on any standard ticket. Avebury makes up for it. Its henge holds the largest stone circle in Britain, built between about 2850 and 2200 BC, with part of the village inside the bank and ditch (English Heritage). It's free, open in daylight, and you walk among the stones with the sheep. A guest wrote that "you can touch the stones at Avebury".

From the long barrow you look over Silbury Hill, the largest artificial mound in Europe, which English Heritage dates to around 2400 BC. In heavy rain the long barrow visit may be dropped, because it's quite a walk. One guest in November 2025 had the tour cancelled the night before for low bookings, so read your messages the evening before.

  • About 2 hours each at Stonehenge and Avebury
  • Walk among the Avebury stones, the largest circle in Britain
  • West Kennet Long Barrow, with a view of Silbury Hill
  • All entry fees included
  • Coach group capped at 25

How the day runs

  1. 8:30 AMEarl's Court, bus stop C

    Warwick Road, SW5 9TB. From the tube, follow the signs to the Warwick Road exit.

  2. About 30 min inA short stop

    One guest wrote that the guide makes a stop about 30 minutes into the drive.

  3. 2 hoursStonehenge

    Standard entry: the visitor centre and the path around the stones.

  4. 2 hoursAvebury

    The stone circles, the village inside the henge and time to wander on your own.

  5. 45 minWest Kennet Long Barrow

    A walk up to the Neolithic tomb, weather permitting.

  6. EveningBack to Earl's Court

    The tour ends at the meeting point.

Sheep grazing beside standing stones and a thatched barn in AveburyAerial view of the Avebury henge and stone circles around the villageSilbury Hill, a grassy prehistoric mound, reflected in a flooded field

What's included

Included

  • Admission to Stonehenge (visitor path)
  • Avebury and West Kennet Long Barrow, both free sites
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Air-conditioned coach from Earl's Court

Not included

  • Inner circle access
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Wheelchair access

Who it suits

Book it if

  • You care more about prehistory than about Bath
  • You want to walk among standing stones without paying for the inner circle
  • You prefer a coach of 25 to a full one
  • You like time to wander: about 2 hours at each big site

Skip it if

  • You want to go inside Stonehenge: try the after-hours tour from the same operator
  • You want Bath or Lacock
  • You struggle with uphill walks across fields
  • You need a wheelchair-accessible coach

What guests say

★★★★★

The tour is designed correctly. First you visit the West Kennet Long Barrow, then Avebury, then Stonehenge. The Long Barrow gets you in the mood with a view of Silbury Hill. You can touch the stones at Avebury and then Stonehenge is fantastic.

William_G · Aug 2025
★★★★★

Stonehenge was impressive but crowded, while Avebury offered a more peaceful, authentic experience. We enjoyed both exploring both the stone circles and the village of Avebury itself. West Kennet Long Barrow was a fascinating, off-the-beaten-path site that provided a unique glimpse into ancient history.

Emily_S · Nov 2024
★★★★★

The buses are comfortable, air conditioned, and have USBs for you to charge devices. The sights are incredible. Really special and the first two are a bit off the beaten path and feel like something really unique to see.

Brianna_L · Sep 2024
★★★★★

Great day out with excellent guides and perfect time management. Wonderful value in a small group tour.

Alexandra_M · Sep 2026

Tips before you book

  • Sit on the right side of the coach on the way out: a guest found it shady with the best countryside view.
  • Pack a hat, water and a light jacket. It gets windy at Stonehenge.
  • Wear proper shoes for the long barrow: it's half a mile uphill across farmland from the lay-by.
  • Check your messages the night before. A guest's tour was cancelled late for low bookings.
  • The Alexander Keiller Museum in Avebury village has toilets and refreshments, says English Heritage.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you touch the stones at Avebury?

Yes. Avebury is open any reasonable time in daylight and free, and you can walk right up to the stones. At Stonehenge you stay on the visitor path.

Is entry included on the Stonehenge and Avebury tour?

Yes. The listing includes Stonehenge admission, and Avebury and West Kennet Long Barrow are free to visit.

Do you go inside the stone circle at Stonehenge on this tour?

No, it's a standard ticket. Anderson Tours' after-hours tour does go inside, with Avebury and the long barrow too, but it's non-refundable.

Is Avebury bigger than Stonehenge?

Yes. English Heritage calls Avebury the largest stone circle in Britain, with about 100 stones originally and part of the village inside it. Our tours compared shows which other days stop there.

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