Silbury Hill — Land & Legacy

Silbury Hill is a historic building in Wiltshire, cared for by English Heritage. Find out how to visit and what's nearby.

About Silbury Hill

Silbury Hill, built around 2400 BC, is the largest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe.

It rises to approximately 39.3 metres near Avebury in Wiltshire, close to some of Britain's most significant Neolithic monuments.

English Heritage manages the site, and entry to the surrounding area is free.

The hill itself cannot be climbed.

Nobody knows why it was built, and that mystery has drawn antiquarians, archaeologists and curious visitors for centuries.

Facilities

Parking

Plan your visit to Silbury Hill

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Nearest station: Pewsey Rail Station (6.3 miles)

The viewing area is free to enter and open during daylight hours; the hill itself cannot be climbed.

Places to visit near Silbury Hill

West Kennet Long Barrow

archaeological site 0.6 miles

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West Kennet Avenue

historic building 0.6 miles

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Avebury

archaeological site 0.9 miles

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Alexander Keiller Museum

museum 0.9 miles

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The Sanctuary

archaeological site 1.2 miles

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Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of Silbury Hill there are 8 historic properties, including 4 archaeological sites and 2 historic buildings, across English Heritage, National Trust and Churches Conservation Trust sites.

4 English Heritage

3 National Trust

1 Churches Conservation Trust

4 Archaeological site

2 Historic building

1 Church

1 Museum

See these 8 sites on the heritage map

Within 10 miles of Silbury Hill there are 12 historic properties, including 4 archaeological sites, 3 historic buildings and 2 museums, across English Heritage, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.

6 English Heritage

3 National Trust

2 Historic Houses

1 Churches Conservation Trust

4 Archaeological site

3 Historic building

2 Museum

2 Historic house

1 Church

See these 12 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of Silbury Hill there are 49 historic properties, including 17 historic buildings, 10 archaeological sites and 9 historic houses, across English Heritage, National Trust and Historic Houses sites.

20 English Heritage

14 National Trust

9 Historic Houses

6 Churches Conservation Trust

17 Historic building

10 Archaeological site

9 Historic house

6 Church

3 Museum

1 Manor house

1 Chapel

1 Castle

1 Monument

See these 49 sites on the heritage map