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The Amesbury History Centre is the place to visit to find out all you need to know about the oldest continually inhabited settlement in Britain.  The centre though small is superbly laid out allowing locals and tourists alike to learn the story behind Amesbury's unique heritage, its connections to Stonehenge and the origins of its rise to military importance.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • mikex882
      St. Albans, United Kingdom
      Packs a lot onto a small area.
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 27th September 2024
      This is a history centre not a museum as they have not get been accredited (coming soon); this limits what they can show, so do not expect all the normal things you would see in a museum. What you... Read full review
    • mikebrowning
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      Couples
      A local gem!
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 8th October 2024
      Fascinating displays and stories, especially about Amesbury women. Friendly and welcoming staff and volunteers. Tasty home cooking. Read full review
    • Michael T
      Minehead, United Kingdom
      Discovering history that is overlooked.
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 25th October 2024
      The Centre was welcoming, very interesting and laid out clearly a local history which is very much more than Stone Henge. The exhibits were child friendly and also showed much more than just the... Read full review
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