Visiting the Cerne Abbas Giant
The Cerne Abbas Giant is Britain's largest chalk hill figure, standing 180ft (55m) tall on Giant Hill above the village. It is free to view from the roadside viewpoint, with no ticket needed, and is cared for by the National Trust.
The viewpoint sits beside the A352, and there is parking nearby at Kettle Bridge Lane Car Park. From the village it is a short five-minute walk on to the grounds of Cerne Abbey, so many people see the Giant and the abbey in a single trip.
Where is the Cerne Abbas Giant?
The Cerne Abbas Giant is cut into Giant Hill, above the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset, beside the A352 about 7 miles north of Dorchester.
Do You Need Tickets to See the Giant?
No. The Cerne Abbas Giant is free to view from the roadside viewpoint and the footpaths around Giant Hill, and no ticket is required. The Giant is managed by the National Trust.
Seeing the Giant and Cerne Abbey Together
Many visitors see the Giant from the viewpoint, then explore the medieval village of Cerne Abbas below it.
The grounds of Cerne Abbey, the historic pubs and St Mary's Church are all a short walk apart, and you can stay on the estate to make a longer visit of it. Our visitor FAQs cover parking, opening times and tickets.
A Little of the Giant's History
The origins of the Cerne Abbas Giant have been debated for centuries. Recent research by the National Trust suggests the figure was probably first cut in the late-Saxon period.
For more on the dating and conservation of the figure, see the National Trust.