"AVEBURY - THE MAJOR GOES MYSTICAL!" Top 5 Page for this destination Avebury by themajor

Avebury Travel Guide: 107 reviews and 238 photos

STONEHENGE'S PRETTIER SISTER!

Dear Reader, do not be surprised if the Major suddenly reveals his mystical bent - thankfully it is still legal - for beneath the brim of my solatopi there lurks...a yearning! Admittedly it is mostly a yearning for chocolate biscuits but is supplemented by a heartfelt need to seek out the spiritual. This is not a new or faddish thing for I have brushed against things supernatural from an early age - admittedly this was in the form of my Sooty Xylophone and David Nixon Magic Set but it was a beginning. At the end of the day is there really that much of a romantic and spiritual divide between a plastic magic coin box and a 4500 year old megalithic monument? Well actually, yes there is! And if you have noticed that you may pass onto the next stage of our spiritual quest. (Please feel free to touch the screen and repeat an appropriate incantation - nothing too risqué please!)

Intro Updated Sep 8, 2005
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Reviews (8)

AVEBURY NIGHTLIFE Nightlife (1)

I believe there is the occasional bat knocking around... more travel advice

WATCH WHERE YOU'RE WALKING! Warnings Or Dangers (2)

If you cannot take a prettily rural picture in Avebury I fear for both you and your camera. For once you have dodged... more travel advice

DON'T BE BEFUDDLED BY PUDDLES! - Avebury

PACK YOUR MAC' FOR THE MONOLITHS! What to Pack (1)

Allow me to state the obvious. We have an expression in the UK that is charming yet illustrative of the fickle nature... more travel advice

AVEBURY STONE CIRCLE Things to Do (2)

What could be better? An official World Heritage Centre that has free access at all hours. Mystical and magical it's... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
AN HAUNTING EXPERIENCE?

Shopping (1)
STAMPS, SWEETS AND STANDING STONE STUFF!

Comments (16)

alza Nov 26, 2010 at 7:15 PM Report Abuse

A place I'd love! I'll come prepared with mac & watch others rush back to their coach...oh the Schadenfreude! :) btw no escargots on birthday here either, we'd already chosen wine for frog legs. Tks for this page!
hunterV Apr 18, 2009 at 7:56 AM Report Abuse

Hello, Nick! Thanks for your page with nice description that made me want to travel there....
toonsarah Jul 16, 2008 at 4:59 AM Report Abuse

A great read! I love your succinct nightlife tip especially :)
Trekki Jul 14, 2008 at 12:22 PM Report Abuse

This is near Swindon? Oh my, I was there quite often but never found a way to see these stones :-) Has Mr. Brown been seen there lately? Maybe I should plan a visit and try and convince Florrie to join me :-))
willy_wonka Jul 3, 2008 at 1:23 AM Report Abuse

my dear, a train journey through the enlightened heart of old europe sounds quite fantastic. who knows, you might venture further afield one day and, gasp! enter the dark lands of the balkans! i'll wait for you in croatia, with our teabags and digestives!
craic Sep 13, 2007 at 5:20 AM Report Abuse

mad page - i love it
Escadora7 Sep 26, 2006 at 8:29 PM Report Abuse

Heya Major! Always love returning to your pages. Just realized - the main monolith pic on the Avebury homepage reminds me so much of the menhirs of Obelix (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obelix)! Think there might be a story to it? ~Eve & Ash :-D
Bangkokjoe Mar 8, 2006 at 1:57 AM Report Abuse

Did this page again. Spiritual top up can't hurt. Can it?
kymbanm Nov 25, 2005 at 2:19 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Major!!!
Pete.Gibson Oct 28, 2005 at 5:45 AM Report Abuse

Jolly good Page old Boy! how come ive only just found your site? thought i'd start with Avebury, you did it justice,thanks..will be back for more of your wacky witty style