A Sacred Pilgrimage to Avebury

Avebury is one of the UK's most ancient and sacred places of pilgrimage. In this special day excursion with College Tutors Gerrie March and Nicoletta Stephens, you are invited to experience it as you may never have before.

As the days warm and lengthen, and we emerge into spring, join us on this magical tour of Avebury's sacred sites, including the Stone Circle, majestic beech trees, Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow. We'll be meditating, scrying, communing with and exploring the energetic signatures of this sacred landscapes. Join us for a wonderful day out!

Communing with Avebury Stone Circle

Set in the picturesque landscapes of Wiltshire, the World Heritage Site of Avebury is the largest prehistoric stone circle in the world. Its great monoliths are yours to touch, lean on, hug and tune into, and we'll do just that during our day together. No excursion with The College of Psychic Studies would be complete without some deep spiritual work; our activities include scrying on the surface of the stones and a guided meditation within the circle.

A sacred tie to the land

Among the branches and roots of the ancient beech trees on the site, you'll notice bright ribbons, carrying petitions for health and happiness as well as offerings to the spirits of these ancient lands and trees. We will tie our own ribbon, connecting to our ancestors who also made pilgrimages to these sacred sites. Gerrie will have ribbons for you to use, or you are welcome to bring your own.

The mysterious Silbury Hill

Avebury stone circle is part of a larger landscape containing the mysterious Silbury Hill. This is perhaps the most enigmatic of all megalithic constructions in Europe. Completed in around 2400 BCE, it apparently contains no burials. Its purpose is still a mystery, and Gerrie invites you to consider possible explanations.

A meditation at West Kennet Long Barrow

A series of stone chambers beneath an earthen bank can be found at West Kennet Long Barrow, south of Silbury Hill. Although human remains were found, the site was almost certainly the focus of other rituals that were important to those who built them. Some believe the barrow to be a door to another world; a liminal place of intense spiritual awareness. Nicoletta will lead you on a guided meditation at the site.

Contemplation & exploration

There will be some free time during the day to explore or contemplate, as you wish. You may want to visit the Alexander Keiller Museum, Avebury Manor and Gardens or St James' Church (entrance fees not included).

Book now to immerse in the beautiful landscapes and sacred sites of Wiltshire, experiencing them in a profound, uplifting and inspirational way with like-hearted friends. 

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Transport

• A coach will depart from outside The College of Psychic Studies at 9am, arriving in Avebury at around 11:15am. It will return from Avebury at 6pm, to arrive back at The College of Psychic Studies at around 8pm.
• There is a limited number of tickets for those who wish to arrange their own transport to and from Avebury. Please select the 'Without transport to and from Avebury' ticket option below. You will meet Gerrie, Nicoletta and the group at 11:15am in front of Avebury's Red Lion pub on the day.

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Schedule

To give you an idea of how the day will unfold:

• 8:45am Meet outside The College of Psychic Studies
• 9am The coach departs - apologies, we cannot wait for latecomers
• 11:15am Arrival at Avebury to meet any others not travelling by coach, outside the Red Lion pub
  We begin our tour with Gerrie at Avebury stone circle
  Nicoletta will then guide you to the beech trees to tie prayer ribbons
• 1pm Lunch - a meal is not included. Bring a picnic lunch or you may wish to pre book lunch at the Red Lion pub in Avebury.
• 2pm Free time exploring Avebury, including the museum, Avebury Manor & St James Church
  
• 4pm Reconvene for a talk and visit to Silbury Hill with Gerrie
  Nicoletta will then guide you to West Kennett Long Barrow for the final meditation
• 6pm Meet back at Silbury Hill for the coach departure 
• 8pm Arrive back at The College of Psychic Studies

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Requirements

• Dress for the English weather and countryside with comfortable clothes and footwear.
• We will be walking around the site. Please consider any mobility issues before booking.
• The coach leaves the College at 9am and arrives back at College at around 8pm.
• Lunch is not included. Bring a picnic lunch or you may wish to pre book lunch at the Red Lion pub in Avebury.

A limited number of tickets are available for those who wish to arrange their own transport to and from Avebury. Please select the 'Without transport to & from Avebury' ticket option below.

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Previous participants say:

"An excellent trip with a great mix of organised activities with some free time to explore what you wished to."

"The day ran very smoothly and was very healing as well as informative. Gerrie and Nicoletta were excellent guides with a lot of knowledge of the area."

"I had a very nice time, and met many lovely people. The area was beautiful, and I enjoyed not only the group time, but also the free time to explore the village."

"I had a lovely day in Avebury and learned a lot. Well organised."

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