English Heritage sites near Wanborough Parish

Wayland's Smithy

WAYLAND'S SMITHY

4 miles from Wanborough Parish

A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.

Uffington Castle - White Horse and Dragon Hill

UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL

6 miles from Wanborough Parish

Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.

Avebury

AVEBURY

11 miles from Wanborough Parish

With its huge circular bank and ditch and inner circle of great standing stones, covering an area of over 28 acres, Avebury forms one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in Britain.

Windmill Hill, Avebury

WINDMILL HILL, AVEBURY

11 miles from Wanborough Parish

Classic Neolithic causewayed enclosure, with three concentric but intermittent ditches. Large quantities of animal bones found here indicate feasting, animal trading or rituals, or perhaps all three.

Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury

ALEXANDER KEILLER MUSEUM, AVEBURY

11 miles from Wanborough Parish

The Stables Gallery houses one of the most important prehistoric archaeological collections in Britain, including many artefacts from the World Heritage Sites. Find out about Avebury stone circle.

West Kennet Avenue, Avebury

WEST KENNET AVENUE, AVEBURY

11 miles from Wanborough Parish

This ‘avenue’ originally of around 100 pairs of prehistoric standing stones, was raised to form a winding 1 1⁄2 mile ritual link between the pre-existing monuments of Avebury and The Sanctuary.


Churches in Wanborough Parish

St Andrew

Pubs in Wanborough Parish

Brewers Arms

High Street, Wanborough, SN4 0AE
(01793) 790707
brewers-arms.co.uk/

Traditional pub with a new twist. Great food, friendly atmosphere and a fantastic décor for all seasons. Dine alfresco in summer in our extensive grounds, or in our cosy restaurant in winter, where you choose from our homemade classics and...
Cross Keys

5 Burycroft Road, Wanborough, SN4 0AP
(01793) 790302
crosskeyswanborough.com/

Renovated country inn with chic dining rooms serving unfussy food and local ales in a casual vibe.Several drinking areas and separate restaurant all available for eating in
Harrow Inn

High Street, Wanborough, SN4 0AE
(01793) 791792
theharrowinnwanborough.co.uk

This beautiful listed building retains much of its original charm, dating back to the 18th century, with its thatched roof, exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces that are still used. Homemake good quality food, sourced from local producer...
New Calley Arms

2 Ham Road, Wanborough, SN4 0DF
(01793) 790615
newcalleyarms.co.uk

Dating from 1847 this popular locals' pub replaced the Old Calley Arms opposite (now a private house) which was named after a local Cavalry officer and MP. It originally had its own brewhouse which is now the darts room, home to two darts t...
Plough Inn

High Street, Wanborough, SN4 0AE
(01793) 790523
theplough.info/

This thatched pub is Grade II listed dating back to 1730, The plough is steeped in history and offers a great range of real ale and an ever changing guest ale. Cask marque received in August 2017. Dog and family friendly with open fireplace...