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Silbury Hill
Type: Historic Site
An extraordinary artificial prehistoric mound, the largest Neolithic construction of its type in Europe.
Silbury Hill is an imposing sight standing 130 feet high (40 meters), the base of the mound covers over 5 acres and the flattened top is around 100 feet across.
Radio-Carbon dating suggests that Silbury Hill was built around 2400 BC.
Opening Times
2012 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| No admission charge | free |
Due to the fragile state of the hill walking on it is not permitted.
Road Directions
5 miles west of Marlborough along the A4.
Public Transport Directions
By Bus: Thamesdown 49 service Swindon - Devizes/Marlborough
Nearest Train Station: Swindon
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Awards
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2012
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - ground may be uneven in places
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
- On site parking
- Parking (free) - small layby parking area, short walk from site
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted
- Open all year
