Historic manor to reopen nearly two years after flood

19 November 2025

News image — The 16th Century Avebury Manor was flooded in 2024 after storms

Getty Images The front of a 16th century manor house - lots of pitched roofs, stone window frames and chimneys. A large neat lawn and pathway out front, with tree branches hanging over from the right — The 16th Century Avebury Manor was flooded in 2024 after storms

A Grade I-listed manor house in a world heritage site is set to reopen after a two-year closure.

Avebury Manor, in the village of Avebury, was badly damaged on 5 January 2024 after storms caused flooding, with water more than one metre (3.2ft) deep.

The National Trust's 16th Century Wiltshire property will partially re-open on 29 November for its Christmas displays.

A National Trust spokesperson said: "Behind the scenes final repairs are still ongoing, including the planned work on the first floor, ahead of a full reopening in the spring."

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Electrics, floorboards, plasterwork, and some items of furniture were damaged, with some original features also affected, the spokesperson added.

A fundraising campaign was launched to support repair work to the house, which sits within the Avebury world heritage site. The village's stone circle attracts more than 250,000 visitors each year.

A National Trust spokesperson said they are "excited" to be welcoming people back.

"The manor will be decorated with trees, lights, and some wonderful handmade creations from our volunteers," they added.

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