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FourWinds F
FourWinds Jul 20, 2005 18:00:29
Replying to tuesday

The last time I was wondering around there was at about 8am with a then bearded bloke this time last year. That was a Saturday morning and there were only a few dog walkers around. Very quiet and peaceful. Early morning seems to be best. We drove back past West Kennett around 9am and the car park for the barrow was heaving. At 8 it was empty.

D doktoratomik
doktoratomik Jul 20, 2005 18:04:18
Replying to FourWinds

Seems to get worse when school holidays start. I was there towards the start of the summer on a Saturday and it was empty. Oh, and tourists generally keep to office hours, I've noticed. It's always amazed me how Avebury seems to quieten right down at 5pm!

T tuesday
tuesday Jul 21, 2005 09:43:04
Replying to FourWinds

Is being a 'world heritage centre' a good thing?

I suppose it means more money and 'protection' - but that often cuts both ways - and avebury seemed to be doing alright anyway. And I guess it means more 'awareness' - which again I suspect cuts both ways - many more people knowing about something wonderful but many more dark windowed coaches dropping by for half an hour, trinket shops and sign boards .......and pay and display car parks.

What is a 'world heritage centre' anyway?