Amesbury
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Wiltshire, England
Amesbury is a town and civil parish in Wiltshire, England. It is known for the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge which is within the parish. The town is claimed to be the oldest occupied settlement in Great Britain, having been first settled around 8820 BC. The parish includes the hamlets of Ratfyn and West Amesbury, and part of Boscombe Down military airfield.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,995
- Coordinates
- 51.175, -1.781
- Timezone
- Europe/London
Overview of Amesbury
In England, United Kingdom, Amesbury stands out as a small town. The population is roughly 12,995. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture and family above everything else.
Things to do in Amesbury
Culture in Amesbury
(1)On the culture side, Amesbury offers Monuments. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Amesbury. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Amesbury
(1)On the family side, Amesbury offers Playgrounds. Everything listed here comes from what Amesbury is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Amesbury. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Amesbury that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amesbury known for?
- Amesbury is mainly a destination for culture and family, set in England, United Kingdom with around 12,995 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Amesbury?
- You can plan around Monuments and Playgrounds in Amesbury. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Amesbury located?
- Administratively, Amesbury sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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