Stately homes · South West England
Racquets Court, Avebury Manor
In or near Avebury.
Racquets Court, Avebury Manor — manor house in Avebury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Racquets Court at Avebury Manor, use the postcode SN8 1RG for sat-nav directions. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Racquets Court, Avebury Manor is a historic house in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. Postcode area SN8.
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Heritage listing
Details AVEBURY - SU 07 SE 11/42 Racquets Court, Avebury Manor II Racquets Court, later squash court. Early C18 ashlar facade to C19 rendered brick building. Stone tiled roof. Building of 4 bays. Facade has central doorcase with ashlar architrave and 8-panel fielded door, and broken segmental pediment on console brackets. Central square urn and finial. Either side, 15-pane sash windows also with plain ashlar surrounds, and round headed opening over door, now without glazing. Gable raised at centre and shaped up to wooden octagonal bell turret with turned balusters to arches carrying lead covered domed roof. Interior has stair and balcony at entrance end. Condition poor at time of survey (April 1986). Listing NGR: SU0979670031 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 311463 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Avebury is a historic site featuring a large stone circle and henge, offering visitors the chance to explore ancient monuments. The site also includes the Alexander Keiller Museum and Avebury Manor, where guests can learn about the area's history and enjoy the gardens.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Racquets Court, located at Avebury Manor in South-East England, is a Grade II listed building within the parish of Avebury, postcode SN8. The site is situated in areas of outstanding natural beauty, specifically the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4292, -1.8605
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Avebury
- Postcode
- SN8 1RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Opening
- Stone Circle: Dawn - Dusk; Alexander Keiller Museum: 10am - 5pm; Avebury Manor house: 11am - 5pm; Avebury Manor garden: 10am - 5pm.
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26285287 (CC0)
- commons: Avebury Manor gardens (3) (geograph 5688792).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Racquets Court, Avebury Manor?
- Racquets Court, Avebury Manor is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 1RG), in the parish of Avebury.
- What is Racquets Court, Avebury Manor?
- Racquets Court, Avebury Manor — manor house in Avebury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Racquets Court, Avebury Manor?
- Drivers can use postcode SN8 1RG.
- Is Racquets Court, Avebury Manor a listed building?
- Racquets Court, Avebury Manor is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Racquets Court, Avebury Manor a protected site?
- Yes — Racquets Court, Avebury Manor is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Racquets Court, Avebury Manor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 1RG. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.