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Stonehenge! It's... well, rocks. Not as spectacular as national parks in the States or some of the world wonders, but interesting history behind it. We actually enjoyed walking from the parking lot to the actual stones as we visited in April and the weather was perfect for the walk. Being in nature and getting to appreciate the vast fields of sheep and flowers was half of the journey anyways! The weather was great and overall I'm glad we visited, but it's definitely a visit once ordeal.
To the Stones! I'm going to save you all over £38. There's a free walking path that gets you pretty close to the stones (see photos). Don't buy the tour as it only includes a bus ride to Stonehenge and closer viewing. You are not allowed to touch the rocks anymore so I don't really see the point of buying tickets. The best bathrooms are by the tour buses. The lines are shorter. Also if you choose to talk avoid the fields as there are a landline of sheep poop. Technically you can drive to a road to there the stones are located but the road is not paved. Lastly listen to How Stonehenge Works by How I Built This podcast to get a pretty good overview and how no one knows what's really going on with the stones. Enjoy!
If I had ONE place in England to visit this would be it..... and it was. We spent a good part of the day at the location of one of my childhood dreams. Stonehenge!!! I am currently on a European Christmas Cruise and there was an opportunity to visit here. The visit was everything I thought it would be and more. To complete the Yelp experiance I ate a blade of grass which was delicious. The ambiance is kind of stoney but that was expected. I would return down the road to eat another blade of grass to see the stones again. Highly recommend!
I thought Stonehenge was simply amazing. A must see once in your life and definitely a place that holds a special place in my heart. Really grateful I came here last summer and that the weather was so lovely. An ancient mystery and world wide known landmark - these stones had puzzled people for years and have been studied for centuries. I ended up buying a book at their gift shop so I won't give you a history lesson or spoil how the stones were formed and got here but if your interested there is now plenty of literature out here. The Stonehenge site has a cafe and a gift shop so there is a little more to do then just to see the stones. We purchased our tickets in advance to see the stones online. I would recommend but you would hate to miss out or wait long hours if certain time frames are sold out once you get here. It was a breeze navigating the check in and once through you can wait for one of their little buses to get a ride to the stones. It's also walkable/hike able to get to the stones but the majority of visitors seem to take the buses, at least one way. The stones are simply magnificent and my best advice would be to come earlier in the day and on a weekday. There will always be crowds but I did feel like the day we came it wasn't too busy so we could capture great photos without too many people being in the way or getting In the background of the photos. I didn't stop at the cafe part but it's nice to have an option for a soda and snack if needed. Restrooms were clean and my personal favorite (outside of the stones) was their gift shop. Had a great amount of tourists items. I bought some great Stonehenge hats and magnets to take home as gifts and then purchased myself a book so I could learn more about the history of Stonehenge. Overall a 10/10 experience as it's a place I had always wanted to see since being a little kid - dreams do come true :)
What can I say about Stonehenge that hasn't already been said. It's a monumental structure built between 3000 and 1500 BC. Experts have not been fully able to discover or explain its origins or its meaning (purpose). There are a number of theories. Suffice it to say - this is a MUST SEE site if you're in the UK. It is definitely awesome and awe inspiring. Don't miss it.
Sorry for being a grumpy Gus in this review! Yes is is awesome and amazing!! We came here on a small bus tour on June 19, 2025. We decided to take two days in London and a trip to Stonehenge and Bath before a cruise out of Dover, UK. The buses drop people off at the visitor center parking area, and then you have to walk to the site. It is about a 20-minute walk. Maybe I was a little grumpy that day, since an unusual heat wave hit the UK, with temperatures reaching 92ºF and high humidity. Yes, it was amazing to see it, but it was a long walk in that kind of heat to get from the bus drop-off to the actual site. No shade at all. There is a roped area that protects people from touching the rocks. It really didn't take more than 15 minutes to see the entire site, and I was melting! I didn't find any guide explaining Stonehenge's history, but it was so crowded that I may have missed it. Little did I know it was so crowded, as people were there for the weekend for the summer solstice, which is June 20 at sunrise. People made a weekend of it to see the sunrise. Visitors basically just took photos and left. There were large charter buses picking up people walking back, but it was at least a 20-minute wait in the hot sun due to the long lines. We did go to the visitor center's cafe, which was such a relief.
What: Stone Circle Experience tour. Highly recommended!!! This is a special tour that is either early morning before they open or after hours after closing. We did after hours. This is a guided tour of just 26 people and you get to go inside the stones behind the ropes! You literally are standing right next to the stones (do not touch please!) The regular tour has you standing far from the stones. It was so amazing to feel the energy of the stones by going inside the center of them. So cool!! An unforgettable experience of a lifetime!! Price: £70 for adults and £40 for kids 5-17 years old. We were staying in London and took the train to Salisbury in the morning. We enjoyed the day there and then took a local taxi (All the Sevens) to the Stonehenge Visitors Center. We arranged for the same taxi company to pick us up in the evening back to the Salisbury train station.
This is a must see. It's fairly far from London. Our cruise got off in Southampton, so we decided to book a tour to Stonehenge since we were out here already. Amazing site to see. Learned a lot about the site, burial mounds and area. Site and staff does a great job of shuttling people to Stonehenge and preserving the area. Even with lots of people, the place is huge and you will get great pics. We decided to walk back. Security/guides recommended the trail through the sheep farm and Fargo Wood. That was spectacular. Bring a jacket as it can get windy and cold.
Stonehenge is an ancient site with stones. That's it, that's the program, nothing more, nothing less. You can walk the fields to get a little exercise but other than that, there isn't much to explore. If I never can back here again, my life would be okay. They have a brand new cafe with a gift shop attached. I stopped here as apart of a tour I bought on Viator, which I recommend you to check out. We went to Windsor Castle/Stonehedge/Lacock/Bath. You line up to catch a bus that takes you 5 minutes to the site. You walk around it, take some pictures, then get in line to head back on the same bus. Come here if you want to. I have nothing else to say.
Stonehenge is one of the most mysterious and fascinating ancient monuments in the world. Located in Wiltshire, England, it is a prehistoric structure believed to have been built over 4,500 years ago. It has long been the subject of archaeological study, inspiring theories about its purpose and construction. first of all - you can't see Stonehenge up close. there is a rope that separates you from this monument. but I guess it is fine (at least for me) It is a stone circle made up of 38 stones on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. It then took over 1,000 years to build, in four long stages! Archaeologists believe the final changes were made around 1,500 BC, in the early Bronze Age. Each year, on 21 June, which is the longest day of the year, the sun rises over the Heel Stone at Stonehenge -this is called the summer solstice. The sun also always sets over the Heel Stone on the shortest day of the year. This means that our ancestors were probably using Stonehenge as a calendar. There are lots of theories about how the placement of the stones would coincide with their months, seasons, and years. How the stones were moved to the Stonehenge site is a mystery that still hasn't been solved. We know some of the stones came from Wales - that's a long way to transport stones that weigh more than 4 elephants each. Some theories are that they were dragged on sleighs before being taken on rafts over water but this has never been proven. Every year on the 21st of June around 20,000 people watch the sunrise over Stonehenge. we visited this as part of a bus tour but you can buy a ticket [GBP 28- $40] and the bus will take you to the main spot from the visitor center. Don't even think of walking, it's like 40 minutes of walk from the visitor center.
I love visiting historical sites, though the day I went it was FREEZING! Unless you're super bundled up, I'd suggest visiting Stonehenge when it's warmer so you can do the full walk around the site. I was so cold I just took a few pics and hopped back on the shuttle bus! It was cool capturing the ancient relics in pictures. Sad we can't get close to them any longer because stupid people vandalized them and tried to knock them over. Overall a worthwhile trip, but I recommend going with a tour group. My friends and I almost missed our train back to London navigating this on our own.
I often wonder if the Brits deliberately create these iconic places simply for the tourist dollar. No, it wasn't the Druids nor the aliens that put these huge megaliths together but it was "somebody" who saw the future of mankind shaking their heads in bewilderment at a jumble of big rocks while local merchants rang up the till in glee. Not far from here, you can find numerous "wanna-bes" in the weird rock or wood formations with the closest called "Woodhenge". The same questions apply ("WTF did this and why?") only it's cheaper (free). Keep on to the coast and you'll find "King Arthur's castle" near a small town called Tintagel where all the tourist-trappings offer plastic swords and Merlin wands even though it has nothing to do with reality. It doesn't stop the tourists from spending. That being said, if you have the time (and dinero) for a look-see at what all the fuss is about, always remember that the nearest pint is just a pub away and with visions of a bearded Merlin casting malicious spells on your enemies, you can enjoy some real English lore before retiring to that lovely down bed at the B&B. read more
17 years ago
-we got there by bus -also burial grounds:) -constructed in 3 main phases: 3050BC - circular ditch and bank Circa 2600BC - wooden structure constructed at centre 2500-1500BC - stone monument constructed at centre -like seriously.... -how the hell did they do that back in the day? =ALIENS DO EXIST read more
9 years ago
I took a humanities class in college a few years ago. The course started with first tribes and civilizations and ended somewhere near the end of feudalism and the establishment of democratic states and non-royal dictators of sorts. I was fascinated to learn about Stonehenge. Moreover, I was fascinated by how much we don't know. Somewhere between mystery, legend, and science lies one of mans earliest and greatest creations. Part of it maps the stats and universe. Part of it was a burial ground, and its construction is still largely an educated guess. But just seeing it in person, wow. My girlfriend and I brought a picnic with us, and just sat there for like three hours. If you're ever in England, you must get here. read more
Rather long bus ride from London, but I am glad I went. The scale and history of Stonehenge... Midsummer sunrises, midwinter sunsets... Over and over for how many years?... For bus tours, like our group taken, admission is included, otherwise, you pay at welcome center. There is a gift shop, restrooms and cafe as well. As you walk to Stonehenge via covered walkway, watch for swallow nests in the corners, they are so stinking cute! I loved little buggers when I lived in Crimea, did not expect to see them here. At Stonehenge site, you can stroll around, but you cannot go inside the circle. Still impresses the living daylights out of you. A lot of people seating around on the grass praying and meditating. I sit here for a while as well. It's a lot to take in and think about. read more
AWESOME! Stonehenge is a must see if you ever visit England. Having the chance to see something that was built thousands of years ago is mind blowing. Everyone has theories on who built Stonehenge, why it was built and if it was even completed. I think the aliens did it (joking...sorta kinda). Visit Stonehenge before you leave this earth, if you are able to. Also, according to my tour guide on June 21 and December 21 you are able to get up close and personal with the stones...meaning they let tourist touch the stones and take pics up against the stones. I hope to come back on one of these dates to experience this. read more
How do you not give this amazing cite 5 stars. WTH, this place is amazing, gorgeous and just something that makes you feel history. My buddy and I took a tour bus from London, about 2 hours away (45 min to get out of London). I slept the whole time, buses in Europe are awesome not like the US ones. Actually buses anywhere other than US are awesome :) Anyways, you get in and take a tram or walk to this freakin breathtaking site. If you are in London you have to do it, its freakin awesome. I wish I could remember the tour bus I went with, but it was a last minute thing. YOU MUST GO! read more
3 years ago
9 years ago
Stonehenge is simply amazing!!!! First things first! Buy the apricot brandy from the museum!!! It's amazing!!! I'd recommend you visit the museum local before heading up as well as using a loo. You'll be moved in a people carrier which is no worry if you have to walk as it's not that far a walk from the cafe/shop to the actual site. The actual site of Stonehenge is simply gorgeous. The history behind it, while mythic in nature and quite mysterious. It's so beautiful in its own it's bound to take your breath away We were fortunate to be able to visit during the summer solstice. Honestly we had no clue we'd be there when the new-druids were there. I was a bit freaked out seeing tons of people in white cloaks walking around the stones and wondered at first who these mysterious folk were mad why they could slip in between the roped off stones. I figured they were Celtic pagans of some sort, but the history of the druids is interesting as was their ritual we saw. Do where galoshes in case of muddy puddles...especially if you're a Peppa fan read more
I basically paid $30 to have this picture taken. Yep. There I am. By Stonehenge. Impressed aren't you? No? Yeah, neither were we ;p I want to let you know I have been utterly fascinated with Stonehenge since I was in the 4th grade and checked out a library book about it. I was SO excited about checking off the oldest thing on my "Bucket List!" A real dream come true! As soon as we drove nearby enough to see it I gasped and pointed at it. I was in awe and got goosebumps for split-second and then it was no longer in view. By the time we got closer to Stonehenge all the mystique, or even interest for that matter, had evaporated. I walked closer and expected something in me to react, but there was nothing. I stared at these colossal gray rocks hoping for them to do something more interesting--- like a back flip or a song and dance. *Anything* to make a more interesting and worth the $30 I paid to see them. But no, that was it. You couldn't even go close or touch them. The audio guide wasn't terribly interesting either. It was semi-intriguing to hear how people throughout the ages used to chip a little bit of the rock to keep as a souvenir or how the English used bits of it for other construction. Perhaps I was too jaded by seeing more monumental and impressive things in the UK. Maybe if this was the first day we had spent in England it would have been amazing... but as it was we had seen better and this was pretty boring. At least I got a cool photo of me by it. read more
Stonehenge! I only came because my friend really wanted to go, but I'm glad we made the trip! We booked our tour at the King's Cross St Pancras Travel Information Centre for a day to Stonehenge and Bath, it's a good change getting out of the busy city. You can walk around the site and listen to the audio guide. Aside from the main stones, you can also check out the area that's closer to the right on the direction back towards the visitor center. read more
12 years ago
I mean shit, it's like 4000 years old. The mysteries of Stonehenge have been frustrating scholars for centuries now. I can't give any less that a 5 star for that alone. It's Stonehenge. It's a huge hassle to get there and I made all the mistakes, so if you want to take the train here's what I learned: from London, take the train from Waterloo. Travel to Salisbury. Buy a ticket for the city's own hop on hop off bus. It's less tacky than the big red tourist buses, but still pricey; it takes you all through Salisbury and on to the entrance to Stonehenge. That is the most direct route, bus-wise. You can either buy a combined ticket on the bus for admission to Stonehenge, or buy it in advance online. When you get to Stonehenge, you will find a big cafeteria and gift shop, a museum, a re-creation stone age village. There will be shuttles to take you up the road to the site, where you are free to go at your own pace, take pictures, and listen to the audio guide. When you are done (or in my case dragged a three year old away kicking and screaming who was bound and determined to climb on the rocks), walk over to the grazing fields on the other side of the road, sidestep cow patties and make your way over to the ancient burial mounds. It's a really peaceful place to explore and think about the ages that came before ours. I found it to be worth all the trouble in getting there, and in hindsight, I wish we had booked a room in Salisbury for some local adventures and a side trip to beautiful Bath as well. There is much to learn, and if you're lucky you might even find archaeologists working there during your trip. New findings are still being made today. Final piece of advice I'm glad I heeded: dress warmly. It's windy and colder than in the city. read more
This other website has more specific info, I think: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stonehenge/visitor-information Their customer service contact number per that website is 0870 333 1181 This UNESCO world heritage site is a very peaceful place, and to just see the size of those prehistoric rocks and how they were perfectly assembled and organized is a very cool experience. I actually visited Stonehenge as part of a tour that included Bath and Windsor, including Windsor Castle. I can't remember what company it was, but it was a pretty good deal. Yet the adventure of renting a car and doing the GPS madness should be great. Brits are super polite and hospitable, so I'm sure if one gets lost it wouldn't be a scary experience; and I haven't driven a car in the UK, but I have in New Zealand, which is also a lefty-country, and at first it's scary driving on the opposite side of the road, but you get it after a few minutes. :-) read more
Stonehenge is certainly the best preserved and known Neolithic stone circle in the UK. Entrance fees (online) are 14.50 £ for adults and close to 8.70 £ for children, which is pricy, but offers a fair amount for it. The exhibition hall houses a 360 multimedia experience, as well as contextually significant artefacts and historic data, and a large shop and caferia can be found here, too. Living quarters of Neolithic men are recreated and can be interacted with. Additionally, free shuttle buses offer rides to an from the stone circle, or alternatively you can walk there, which doesn't take more than 15-20 minutes. While the online tickets are supposed to be printed out, the box office thankfully accepts the booking code and the email shown on a mobile device (after all, not all tourists have access to a printer). Stonehenge is well worth a trip and the surrounding exhibition has been tastefully integrated into the experience. read more
Close Up and Inspiring Our tour guide arranged this tour and narrated for us some of the history of this amazing place.I don't want to duplicate so many of the reviews here, so, I will offer a few observations. 1. Go early The site is large and they can handle large crowds. However, tourist overflow is a problem. Avoid the masses, go as early as you can. 2. Wear a hat and use sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes and carry your own water. We were there on a bright, sunny day and it was hot. 3. A nice camera is helpful. I used both my smartphone & my camera. My best pictures were scattered among both of them and I am glad for it. 4. The gift shop is a tourist trap bonanza. The historical significance of the site is washed down by the commercial . Very sad. 5. This is still a must see destination, We enjoyed our visit. read more
We had a private tour of Stonehenge through the tour company. We booked a day trip to Bath and Lacock, and it included a private sunrise tour of Stonehenge. I highly recommend doing this is you want to actually walk around the stones. If not, you will only be able to get as close as the cordened ropes. We had the place to ourselves and weren't rushed. Fun history lesson for the day, and it was pretty amazing to think of how they were able to get the stones here, and how they have been able to stand the tests of time. It was interesting to read about UNESCO site, and the different theories behind Stonehenge. There are bathrooms available, a gift shop and a snack shop too. Bring a jacket if you're going in the morning. read more
7 years ago
Aside from the fact that it was the 9th straight day of gray and drizzle that is England- the site itself was simply stunning. I too, was put off by the fact that you couldn't actually touch the stones (or get within 20 feet of them for that matter), but there was something very mystical just being there. The audio tour was a bit much so I just turned it off about halfway through- it was more interesting listening to my mom who'd been to Stonehenge back in the 70's when she was studying at Warwick University for a semester. There's something about historical sites of such significance that seem to transcend the generations- I was just happy that I got to see something like this in once in my lifetime. read more
I don't know what I was expecting but I am sure I wasn't expecting to see Stonehenge just off the road in the middle of the countryside with a large parking lot with tour buses. I also didn't expect to see a chain around it so you can not actually walk up the the stones. What I did expect was to feel moved by the experience. Like standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon or looking out your window of the plane in the Arctic and seeing the blue glaciers for the first time. How did I really feel? Honestly? I felt as though I should hang out for a little while and act as though I was remotely interested. Sorry! read more
These stones appear to defy time by never standing still. I thought this was a really mythical place and in a sense it was. But realizing that people stacked the stones and moved them over time made it a little less so? Although they showed some pictures of what it may have looked like and some of the rocks in random places that remain from BC. That in itself is pretty amazing I suppose! What impressed me most is how organized this exhibit was. There is plenty of parking and a bus that drives you from the parking lot to the rocks itself. Everything was clean and easy to understand. The gift shop and cafe in he front seemed very new. The signs and space near the rocks provide a 360 degree view. And the breathtaking photos you leave with are worth every penny! We pretended we were students from the US and the tickets costed us about 15 pounds each. Hooray for still passing as students even though I'm now a young professional in my 30s lol! read more
12 years ago
What can I say that hasn't already been said? If you aren't struck with awe then I can correctly assume a lot of experiences are wasted on you. If you already traveled across the globe and added this to your itinerary, then I highly recommend you go all out and book the VIP sunrise or sunset tour because who knows when you'll be back? You get to cross the rope and stand right next to the stones, taking the wonder and awe to a level you just can't get behind the ropes! But of course, you still cannot touch. With the added bonus of a breakfast in Lacock and a trip to Bath, we couldn't think of a reason to say no. Once we figured out our meeting spot, transportation was a breeze! So confortable that I couldn't stay awake during the ride though I wish I was able to fight off the sleep because the country side (what I saw of it) was so beautiful. Nothing like the American countryside. Of all the standard sightseeing and special tours we took during our stay in London, you just couldn't top this experience. read more
14 years ago
I've been a big fan of 'henges' since I was a little kid. Here in Illinois in the US of A we've only got a 'Wood Henge' but it's pretty cool. I'd like to go see 'Car Henge' too. In fact... it's always been my goal to see all of the great 'henges' in the world. Stonehenge is like the mother of them all. I first heard about it in that movie... that rockumentary called... aww what the hell was it called... you know the one... with the dude from Laverne and Shirley... oh gahd why can't I think of it? Sometimes when I get like this I really worry about all that pot that I smoked in college... you know how you used to joke about short term memory loss and stuff while partying it up with your friends? Stonehenge was prominantly featured in the greatest movie franchise of all times too... National Lampoon's 'Vacation' with Chevy Chase and that hot milfy blonde chick who makes that other hot milfy blond chick from all those miniseries on the Lifetime Networks look blase. 'Blase's' one of the few French words that I know and I like to use it as much as I can because I enjoy making fun of the French... who as we all know love to make fun of everybody else... drink strong black coffee and before the whole European Union thing... smoke strong filterless cigarettes in cafes and stomp them out with their feet at perfectly scripted moments in black and white cinema. 'Spinal Tap'... that was the movie... and they even had a song about Stonehenge... and that's when I first became interested in 'henges' I think... actually before that I always confused 'henges' with 'hedges' because they sounded the same you know what I mean? So I've been a fan of henges for a long time and I think that makes me more than qualified to review Stonehenge. Stonehenge is run by a woman named Helen Hemmingway... I know because she threw me out. And she made me write a letter of apology to the Minister of Culture and everything. But the whole thing ended up getting me a job at one of those 'special' coffee shops in Amsterdam so it was all cool. I grabbed a cheap ticket on Virgin Airlines roundtrip from Chicago to London for like two hundred bucks... they have some really good specials in the spring when no one wants to go and get run over by a double decker bus in London. Every time I go there I swear to gahd some kind British Soul saves my life by pulling me out of the street when I look the wrong way to cross and I almost get hit by one of those things. And it's never a 'mini' it's always a double decker. It makes me feel a little bad about the whole revolution thing though. But one time I was able to repay the favor when some dude with a British accent almost stepped in front of a cab in Chicago by the Willis Tower... which used to be called the 'Sears Tower' until the WIllis People got their name on it. It's a lot taller than Stonehenge and it would be really cool if there were a circle of 'Big Willies' with some horizontal buildings running around them here and there much like Stonehenge. Anyway... I read a whole bunch of books about Stonehenge before I went there. Nobody knows what the hell it was built for so you might as well just guess. When I got there they had built this little fence around it and I was kinda pissed off because if I wanted to see it from far away I coudda just stayed home and watched it on the 'tellie' as you Brithishers call the boob tube. They said they built it because a bunch of people with hammers and spraypaint tried to deface the sacred stones or some shit. So I decided that I would do like a one man protest and streak naked through the stones. That way they wouldn't think I had a hammer or any spraypaint. Of course 'The Hammer' is my nickname for my little friend who would be seeing Stonehenge with his own eye when I streaked across it if you know what I mean. After I took off all of my clothes a lot of people started to notice me. I think it was because I had a really good tan and they don't see a lot of tans in England so I prolly looked all exotic or something. I did my thing and ran joyously naked through the stones and I was promptly apprehended by the authorities who accused me of 'not taking my tablets.' The stones were a lot bigger up close and way cooler. Plus I was naked and everything is better when you're naked isn't it? They made me stand outside the gates and apologize to everyone and I thought I was gonna get to go in front of the judges that wear powdered wigs the next day. I didn't have a hotel anyway so a night in the old 'crossbar hotel' woudda been fine with me. Nobody complained after two hours of me apologizing and all kinds of tourists taking pictures with me so they let me go. It cost a lot of dough to get in there and you can't even get up close. There's a bigger stone circle down the street at Avebury and I say you should check that out instead... at least until they take down the little fence. read more
10 years ago
4 1/2* Stonehenge 8 miles from Salisbury I read a lot of comments describing Stonehenge as simply a "pile of rocks" that costs too much to see. In the barest sense, this is like saying, "if you have seen one tree, you've seen them all." Is this place supercool" Well, no. Are there other places in the world more spectacular? Well, yes. Should one visit? Definitely. It is unique, although there are similar henges in Amesbury and in Portugal. Some suggestions: 1) Buy tickets; difficult to buy on site; 2) Arrive at the earliest time possible (before 10 a.m.) before tour buses from London arrive; 3) Go to the henge site first (25-minute walk or free shuttle bus) Plan for 60-90 minute visit if no crowds Trilithons are three stone pieces Lintels are the top cross stone pieces over the two columns read more
11 years ago
Can't believe I'm writing a review of Stonehenge...but here goes. Manageable crowds and decent parking. A well-maintained venue and respectful crowds. Don't think the 1.5+ mile walk from the Welcome Area to the stones site is worth it (and it's along a busy, not especially scenic road), but you can hop off the bus at the halfway point and have a nice walk through the hilly trails of the Trust's preserved land. It's not clear if you actually have to pay the fee for the visit as you can park and just directly walk out to the stones. Supposedly the fee gets you entrance to the exhibition and the bus ride, but no one ever checked for our tickets. Waited longer to pay than we did for any other aspect of our visit. Should probably pay anyway as it's clearly a major expense to keep the place running well...plus the facilities are nice and well-maintained. Lots of real estate dedicated to the shop (no surprise) and didn't find it especially interesting. Overall, despite my jaded opinions on massive tourist traps, I did actually think it was worth seeing and found the experience to be mostly painless - bordering on pleasant. :) read more
Stonehenge has been on my bucket list and I am happy to say I can check it off. This is one of these places you have to see once in your life. We took an early bus ride there - about two hours from London and thought it was a worthwhile visit. Many people think it's just a pile of rocks and not worth the long drive, but the history is pretty fascinating. An audio guide is provided for you to get an understanding of the history and evolution of the circle, how it was built, civilization of the area, and purpose of Stonehenge. At the actual site, there is a path where you can walk around Stonehenge in 360 degrees which lets you take pictures from different angles. The site is very beautiful and well maintained. However, we didn't get to hike the path to Stonehedge (40 minute walk), or have time to see the additional exhibits from the Visitor's Center due to our tour bus' tight schedule. Overall, a great trip and fascinating attraction. read more
7 years ago
Really neat historical monument built by the old English. I learned that the whole design was built to follow the path of the sun. There are even markings of the point where the sun rises during the summer and winter solstices. I highly recommend talking to anyone with the English Heritage jacket on at the site and just pick their brains about little details. read more
I don't know if it is worth the trip. It is a pretty weird sight and I had heard about it all my life. I paid to get in and pondered if the monoliths were left by aliens or were a time portal....not. It is out in the middle of nowhere, the Salisbury plains. You can get pix from the road if you are impecunious and have some zoom feature. read more
It's hard to make a trip to England without visiting Stonehenge, but it's definitely a bit of a trek to come see it. If you are in London, it's about a 2 hour drive each way to the landmark. Once there, there's a parking area/exhibits/gift shop/cafe area that you have to go to, where a shuttle then takes you up to the actual site. This is definitely new, as I was here about 6-7 years ago and we were able to drive up to a parking lot that was right next to the site, and then we were able to walk over to the area from the lot. You actually don't get to get that close to Stonehenge (although I think you do get to go closer now than you could in the previous set up), but the best picture-taking opportunities would be a little further away anyways so you could get the entire thing into the picture. There's also an audio tour that you can follow along with some historical background and theories behind the site. Unless you're a big Stonehenge enthusiast you'll probably only need 1-2 hours here tops, as there really isn't much around it aside from admiring the site, taking pictures, and listening to the audio tour. Since there would also be almost 4 hours of driving round trip involved if you were coming from London, my recommendation is this: If you are staying in London, look into some coach day trips that go through Stonehenge. It'll cover the cost of entering the site, you won't have to do all the driving yourself, and you can get in another landmark or two on the same day - that's what I have done for both of my visits to Stonehenge. read more
17 years ago
A great way to see Stonehenge is with a Stone Circle Access Reservation through the English Heritage site. I was lucky to get a spot and there were less then 20 of us at 5 AM walking among the stones. Yes, with the pass you get to walk between.. discretely touch the stones all for the price of a very early morning and the reward of a great sunrise... there are also evening slots but those book fast. After seeing Machu Picchu and all the large stones they moved, Stonehenge is good but not great! But still it is amazing to be dwarfed by absolutely massive stones and be able to walk in and out of the circle with little to no crowds. Most of my shots are sans people. Go see at least once. read more
I was in awe of seeing the historic stones for the first time! IT WAS AMAZING! The stones were not roped off and people were able to touch and climb upon them. There was the beating of drums and dancing. The weather was chilly but people brought blankets and extra clothing to stay warm. We arrived at nightfall and the sky had the colour of a faint orange glow. The sunrise was gorgeous. The sky had a rainbow of colours...pink, blue, orange, yellow and lilac. An ideal setting to paint a portrait of Stonehenge. I remember doing research and learning about the historic site in years past and then a day before visiting I brushed up on my facts & ideologies of how the stones were moved and placed in their present state of rest. read more
My second visit and I am always blown away by the interesting energy here and the idea of the age of this site not to mention what kind of science and knowledge were used by the ancients to construct this. So many mysteries, the site remains an enigma to the modern person. There was also a murder of crows to greet us in the chilly drizzle. read more
8 years ago
13 years ago
Stonehenge: a classic British rock group! What can I say about what Stonehenge is? If you don't know what it is, you should be thwapped and then sent to some good online resources. Stonehenge is awesome. The best way to see Stonehenge: Reserve a Stone Circle Access time slot outside of normal operating hours (depending on the time of year, there are hour slots before opening, and after closing). During Stone Circle Access, you can walk in and among the stones of Stonehenge - no touching! Each hour slot is limited to only 26 people, so there will be no crowds. We visited Stonehenge in this way - getting some quiet time exploring the inner and outer rings, examining the fallen stones, watching the birds that nest under the lintels and checking out the historical graffiti carvings on some of the stones. If you are planning a trip to England and want to see Stonehenge, make the effort to reserve after-hours access - it is well worth it, and chances are, you'll get some awesome Stonehenge in sunset (or sunrise) photos. Availability is limited for each timeslot, but you can submit up to two potential times that you are interested, and it only costs about 15 pounds per adult. Dress warmly, as it can be breezy and chilly. Your access letter will also let you in to Stonehenge during normal hours that day, where you can deal with the crowds, and have to stay on the path that is 50 feet back from the monument, but you can also listen to the audio guide and peruse the gift shop (audio guide and gift shop not available after hours - but you can pre-order the English Heritage guidebook for Stonehenge and pick it up as you show your letter to let you in to the parking lot). Normal visiting hours vary throughout the year, based on daylight hours. They've done a great job of making the visitor amenities unobtrusive on the landscape - with them pretty much below ground level, and across the roadway (connected by a tunnel) - in all directions from Stonehenge you can look out on open English countryside - farmland, sheep pastures, trees, and the two-lane roads. read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Everyone should visit Stonehenge if they get the chance. It is a very magical place that you have to experience to understand. Stonehenge is beautifully protected and full of history. Because it is protected, you won't be able to get right up to the stones, however close enough to take in the beauty of Stonehenge. As you walk around it, the view transforms. You'll be able to spend the whole day just taking it in. read more
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