It's Stonehenge. The oft-parodied, imitated, ridiculed and marveled upon monument. You should see it. Yes, yes you should. The best part is shelling out money for the cheesy audio guide, which gives unnecessary amounts of overinformation, silly sound effects, and pithy one liners. Of particular interest is the final line: "Now, turn around and take one last look at....Stonehenge." Absolutely priceless. Yes, you'll be a tourist, but it's a freakin' neolithic henge o' stones. Go. read more

Large rocks piled on top of each other, making a circle. That's what I thought of Stonehenge before I even checked out the site. Not until you get there and rent the audio guide (which I definitely recommend), is when you learn about the history of Stonehenge and what makes it so unique. Don't think you can learn about Stonehenge's history by saving some pounds and just visiting the site. The audio guide is very informative and definitely worth its weight in pounds. I heard a couple of years before we visited in 1997, Stonehenge wasn't fenced in and you could walk right up to a stone and probably carve your initials in it or something...which is why it's fenced in now. But you don't need to be up close to it to appreciate its mysterious beauty. read more

i remember when we visited england. we did a lot of fun stuff. one of the things we saw was stonehenge. i was looking through some old pictures from out trip to england. and i came across pictures of stonehage. that is a awesome place. i have some good memories of england. i remember some of the fun stuff we did. read more

Ah! Weide now understands the symbolism of Roman Polanski having Natasha Kinski rest on the fallen monolith at Stonehenge just before she was arrested in his version of Tess of d'Urbervilles.. that was the alter stone and as such her laying on it was indicative of the sacrificial scapegoat role she was playing in service to the unjust class-structured society that had branded her a whore, driven her to murder, and would put her on trial and pronounce her unfit to live... Look.. coming from California where man-made *anything* over fifty years old is *old,* how am I going to rate an impressively-engineered structure, 3000 years old and cloaked in genuine mystery, anything less than five stars? OK if the site had been allowed to become all commercialized and tacky or simply turned.. oh.. hum drum.. under the constant onslaught of tourists visiting from around the world, I might have flicked off a star.. but really.. I think the English Heritage organization is to be complimented on the job it is doing.. handling the thousands of daily visitors without spoiling the bucolic setting.. *not* ripping you off .. and providing at *no extra charge* the very useful and informative audio phones that decently imbue you with the knowledge that you require to fully appreciate the achievement and the mystery of the ruins you see before you. (of course, everyone holding the audiophones to their ear *does* give you the misleading impression, as you approach the ruins, that every visitor is standing in front of the stones on his or her *cell* phone, describing in breathless tones what they are seeing at the very moment to thrilled relatives back home.. Well, of course, Stonehenge does not provide that kind of thrill.. But still is a place well worth seeing. If you are staying in a town 20 miles away, as we were.. Well.. then no question.. you *have* to see it before you leave.) read more

Are you seriously checking Yelp to see if you should visit Stonehenge?? Just go! Read up on it or something. Just know that the temp drops substantially with the wind regardless the time of year. I went in Nov and wish I had gloves to go with my coat, scarf, and hat. Def pick up the audio guide so you know what you're looking at. Sunset is stunning - schedule your visit at least an hr prior so you get the best photo ops. read more

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"..So I came all this way and paid all this money just to see a bunch of rocks!?" Pretty much! I was initially against coming here. Just the thought of sitting on my butt for a few hours on a bus to the middle of nowhere (no offense) just to see what really is a BUNCH OF ROCKS? But, the bestie really wanted to go, and since he went through the effort of setting us up on a tour AND paying for it (thanks!), why the heck not? The bus ride from London was long, but the views along the way were interesting and scenic. Riding up to Stonehenge is pretty cool, you can see the stones as you drive up, and everything around it is literally country. Random sheep and miscellaneous animals included. The parking lot is rather small, and I believe it's meant mostly for tour buses. Overall, the facility is really well managed. There is a gift shop, a little café with a ton of hot and cold dining options, and a little museum. From the landing area, you need to board a shuttle to actually get to the stones. As a part of the tour, we were also given audio guide devices. I thought these were pretty nifty, especially if you're a history buff/into these kinds of things. There was a ton of info, and most of it was actually really interesting. I wish I used it more, but it was wayyy too cold at the time and my naked hands were better off in my toasty jacket pockets than outside messing around with electronics. Its a little disappointing to see that the stones were roped off, so the general public can only see them from a distance. If it really matters though, I believe there are tours that DO take you into the roped off area which might involve some $$ and planning ahead. Again, if you're into that kinda thing. Not so much for me. It was cool though to be able to see the rocks in person. They are roped off in a way that you can do a circle around them and get photos from every which angle you'd want. We spent maybe 20-30 minutes walking around the thing and taking selfies to our heart's content. I seriously cannot give one of the wonders of the world anything less than 5 stars! read more

A lovely historical monument that has had many recent improvements. They now have a visitor center, audio guides to use during the visit, and signage along the way. A must see when visiting London and a nice way to spend the day away from the city. read more

It's Stonehenge .... there is absolutely nothing like Stonehenge in the entire world. If you come here and don't feel something mystical and mysterious inside then you should really take a look at yourself and try and find out what is missing. I once knew someone who referred to this place as "just a bunch of rocks" .... I could never look at her the same again. This is not "just a bunch of rocks" ... people constructed this structure over time, beginning 5,000 years ago. That's FIVE THOUSAND! And it's not just a structure ... it's an astronomical device that actually synchronizes with the stars. The average person today could not even out how to accomplish such a feat. How anyone can see this and not be moved is beyond me. There is a reason why this place is one of the wonders of the world! If you come to England and do not visit Stonehenge you are truly missing out. You will not forgive yourself. Highly suggest that you walk from the visitors center rather than take the bus so that you can visit the mounds along the way. They only add to the experience. I'd also highly suggest once you leave Stonehenge you make your way over Avebury which is a sister stone circle site which in some ways is even more impressive as the circle runs the length of an entire village rather than being centralized in one small circle. Whatever you do, just come here! read more

This place has been on my "must-see before I die" places for as long as I can remember. It was cold, windy, and pouring down rain on the day that I finally got to see it in person, but that didn't take away from the experience even a little bit. The only disappointment, albeit very tiny, was that the shop/visitor center was already closed when we got here. I would have liked to purchase some other memento of my visit, but oh well. We were on a privately guided tour, so we were actually able to walk right up and among the stones instead of only up to the ropes. I think I would have been a little disappointed if I had only purchased a regular ticket and definitely recommend booking a private tour. It was really an amazing experience to see it up close. Everyone should go at least once in their lifetime. read more

Stonehenge is one of the most interesting and thought-provoking places in the world. Simply amazing! On a trip to London, my family took a day trip west to visit Warwick Castle, Salisbury, and Stonehenge. My dad has a friend that is originally from Salisbury and we got a nice tour of that town. It's really amazing--surrounded by a wall and the town is beautiful. I believe that the town still locks the gates at 8:00 PM sharp and the only way in or out after that is to possibly bribe a guard. Warwick Castle is also worth a visit. Take a train ride and day-trip from London to see these spots. It is definitely worth your while. Stonehenge was the most intriguing of the three destinations. The mystery surrounding the place is quite surreal. The first thing that comes to mind is the purpose for the stones. It could be some kind of altar or maybe even a calendar. At one point, these giant stones formed a perfect circle. Even the ruins of today are a remarkable sight! How did they lift these stones? The site is quite remarkable as well. It has some kind of magnetic field around it. Our tour guide gave each of us an L-shaped piece of metal. We were then instructed to hold the short end of the L loosely in our hands. As we walked around the stones, the metal would move to always point toward the center of the structure. Creepy right? Stonehenge is a must-see spot in England. It's one of the few ties to the ancient world that still remains. read more

Okay, okay, okay - were this anything BUT Stonehenge, I would not be giving it 5 stars for what you get In the middle of a Sheep Paddock, smack-dab in the middle of nowhere, you'll find a big pile of rocks w/ nothing else. No museum, no coffee shops, nothing......just some phenomenal, gargantuan, wondrous rocks in the middle of a mysterious field. No way to get there via public transportation - either drive yourself or take a Bus Tour.....but you know you're driving to something worth its weight in gold The day we went, the Pagan gods were frowning down upon us. It was cold as balls w/ a fierce wind whipping across the paddock, highlighted by the torrential rain, smacking us sideways. Really just added to the mystique of it all & seemed kinda appropriate Some of our audio tour devices were broken so we didn't get to hear the full tour but it was so cold & miserable that we didn't care - we just wanted to get back to the warm, dry bus. We got our pics, we got to see the magnanimous beauty & gawk & awe at its splendor. That was good enough for us! Roped off from getting too close due to pathetic vandals who desecrated this wonder of history....but we were fine w/ the views we had & are thankful it's still here for all to enjoy Something everyone should see at least once in their lives! read more

After 3 years in the UK, we finally decided to visit Stonehenge. We booked a tour from London with Premium Tours, departure from London Victoria Coach Station. It takes around 2 hours to get to Stonehenge, so bring a book :-) Once you arrive there, it's really surprising as the circle of stones is really in the middle of nowhere. There's a parking, then you take a shuttle bus that brings you to the stones. We had two hours, that was just enough : we were able to walk around the circle of stones (you cannot go near them as it could damage the ground and monument), take a stroll in the souvenir shop and get some food. The place is really impressive, you can't help but wondering how the stones were set this way, they look pretty heavy ! The audioguide is quite interesting. In our case, as it was a busy Sunday, they told us that they didn't have any audioguide available (surprising as I guess they should be used to the crowd, but well). Fortunately, a friend of mine told me about the free audioguide app and we downloaded it on our iphone and it was a great replacement. Once we took enough pictures, we went back to the shuttle bus and had a quick look at the visitor's center. The souvenir shop was cute, tons of magnets, jewelry and clothes, as usual :-) There's also a small restaurant serving pies, sandwiches and salads. We really enjoyed our visit. read more

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100% Worth a stop! My suggestion is see Stonehenge for FREE, You can see the monument just as well from the side of the road as from the viewing area which charges 7 so save the money and view it from the street. On the enquinox 's entry is free and you can cross the tape and get amongst the stones, this is also an interesting time to visit to witness the other visitors in addition to the stones. Travelling by public transport is impossible! So an organised tour / car are the only ways to travel. now there are bathrooms anf coffee shop onsite if you want some over priced refreshments, ideally pack a picnic, check out stonehenge then picnic at Avebury stone circles where access is unrestricted, free and includes bonus sheep read more

A pretty great experience. One of those "must do" sights regardless of how many tourists pull up in coaches. As long as you know what to expect, you'll enjoy yourself and get a lot out of the experience. Adult tickets are currently £7.80 per person, and parking is £3, but that's refunded when you buy your tickets. It's done this way to discourage "park and peepers" who don't want to pay for admission. However it's well worth it - all tickets include an audio guide, and it's actually quite interesting and informative. Yes, it's going to be crowded, and it is indeed right next to a major highway. But like the Pyramids of Giza, if you go in with the right attitude you'll come out of it being glad you went. It's friggin' STONEHENGE after all; it was old when the pyramids were new! read more

Not many times in one's life will you be able to see one of the "wonders of the world". This place is another world heritage site on our bus tour. We had to hurry on a frantic time table to get here because it's a long drive from London. The bus drops you off at the "car park" (parking lot) and you can walk into the tiny shop for souvenirs or toilet (I headed to the toilet). It's a bit of a walk on a paved trail to the monument and the weather was cold with heavy drizzle, requiring the use of umbrellas. They've been able to identify that the large upright stones were brought from the Marlborough Downs 19 miles away and there are smaller upright stones inside the large circle (Bluestones) brought from the Preseli Mountains in Wales (240 miles away) but no one knows how they were even transported to this site which has been identified to have been around since the Middle Stone Age. We took our cursory pictures and circled the monument (chained off so you can't get close) and hurried back to the mini-gift shop to buy our mini-verison of the Stonehenge for souvenir, cognizant of our time, for we did not want to left behind in the dark at this "mystical" place which may have had human sacrifices. We only had 45 mins. to enjoy this place and it would take us 2 hrs. by tour bus back to London. Ongoing exclavations will hopefully provide us with more information in the future as to what ongoings occurred at this site by it's previous occupants. Besides human sacrifices. woooooohhhhh. read more

Eh, they are rocks :) but I guess you have to see it once in your lifetime.. They have a pretty cool audio thing that describes certain things around the site.. 2 hour drive, 2 hrs there and then 2 hours back.. read more

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Took the tour out here, pretty cool place to check out. Premium tour to Windsor and Bath, this was the last destination. Our tour guide was awesome, so overall, good experience. read more

Went to see the new visitor centre at Stonehenge that opened around Christmas 2013. I was very impressed. Now that they have closed the road that used to run down by the stones it has placed them in a much better setting. As you don't get onto the side of the stones by the A303 you hardly notice the traffic. The visitor centre itself is lovely, a new cafe (nice coffee and hot chocolate), a new exhibition, shop and buses or the land train down to the stones. It is much improved on the old setting and the exhibition was good with a great room that allows you to stand within the stones and watch the sunrise and sunset and see the stones develop over time. I took three kids (boys aged 14, 11 and 6) and they all loved it, the free audio guides are cool and have different setting for families, kids and adults. I will give yourself at least a couple of hours to do the stones, shop, cafe and exhibition. If you want to explore the rest of the landscape bring decent walking shoes as it is mostly grass. read more

IMHO, this place has more hype than it should. Ok, it's popular and many people know it, but it's not the best experience for a buck, as some would say. The biggest disappointment is the lack of freedom. There are paths made for tourists, so you can't or at least shouldn't go off them. You can't even go 360° around the stones. I would recommend to park your car anywhere you can close, but don't buy tickets. Go on the side of the road by the fence and enjoy stonehenge view for free. Verdict, not worth visiting, if it's not on the way. read more

What are you gonna say - it's Stonehenge. Very well run facility with nice buses to get you from the parking and gift shop out to the stones and back. Nice gift shop. read more

My boyfriend would SOOOOO... disagree with me on my rating. Yet, I must admit that although I found the history of mysticism surrounding Stonehenge fascinating, I found the jostling bus to get there rather nauseating. I enjoyed the audio-tour and it was definitely a once in a lifetime type of experience. Yet, I must admit that I got most of my laughs out of chasing and trying to take photos of curious sheep in the neighboring pastures.... read more

Yes, it is a bunch of rocks. Another one of those "must see" places if you are in London is Stonehenge. I read a lot about Stonehenge (read the wiki article here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonehenge) and it is not my intent to offend anyone if I completely missed the point, but it was a bunch of rocks. I paid the fee, walked around the rocks, took the obligatory tourist picture (see my profile) and walked out. They did have a really tasty snack bar (or maybe I was very hungry). I was just not moved by the experience. There is a tremendous amount of history, a lot of speculation, conjecture, and outright guessing as to the origin, purpose, and reason for these rocks to be where they are. Some may find it inspiring, others may find it amazing. I somehow missed it. If I find myself back in London with some time to kill, I think I will come back. Maybe next time I will connect. I took a bus tour to Stonehenge (it's a ways away from central London), as renting a car and driving where everyone is driving on the WRONG side of the road :) was not appealing to me. If you are in London I think you should come here. It's like coming to Tampa on not visiting Busch Gardens. read more

Awesome experience. Very efficient tour around the site. Almost did't go for the sake of not being super touristy but it's worth the visit and some interesting sights on the way and back. I've always been interested in the mysticism about these stones along with the stones on the pyramids. They did an "ok" job of explaining this, but of course, this is something I've been into for a while and will require a little deeper digging to understand this. Perspective is important, so visiting and getting a sense of the energy in the area is worth it to a never ending need to understand. read more

What can get better than this iconic wonder of the world spot? They don't let the crowds too close to the structure which is a blessing because you can actually enjoy the ruins without hordes of camera-greedy folks sporting big smiles and dual victory signs. A new visitor center has moved the vehicular traffic out of site from the ruins making the experience all the more serene. But this requires taking a tram or walking to the site, which will add on time to the experience making 2 hours the minimum. There is free wifi at the visitor center and you can download the Stonehenge app instead of using the free handheld translators. Enjoy this wonder of the world! read more

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I went to Stonehenge in England on 6/3/2018. I'd been there once before (in 2015). This time I was sailing on the Queen Mary 2 from Hamburg to New York and the ship docked in Southampton. Glad I chose to take a tour here again. Unlike 2015, when it was cold and windy, it was a beautiful sunny day. It gave me a different perspective. My shore excursion from the ship and back cost me 100 Euros but entry to Stonehenge will cost you far less then that and is certainly worth it. One of the icons of the world. Plus, I took photos. read more

At first, I was like, O....K....? But then Travis told me it was before they had cranes or even personal crane rental and then I was like, Look how big my mouth is getting!!!! This was made in astrological times! that's isnt possible without amazing strength or at least strength we cant imagine as our current type of selves. WOW!! DING DING! The stones were all great, but I guess if you pin me down, I liked #3, 4 and 7 the best. Reason? shape, color, general vibe. Becky, can you call me if you are still there? I left my shampoo in your coat with the flaps. I cant wait to see what this looks like in the snow and then again without snow! Great job me ladies and gentlemeen of ye old England! read more

The stonehenge itself is impressive and something you have to witness in person. I came away with more questions in my mind about it than before. Less impressive is the visitor centre and small shop with tacky souvenirs that you pass through. I thought at least there would be an exhibit room showing some of the context of the stone circle and numerous theories around why it was built and what it was for? The audio guide addressed this to some extent. The leaflet they give you with the ticket is useless. Better go to wikipedia instead to find out more about it which is a pity. After my visit when I was trying to find out more about the stones, I read on the English Heritage website that there are indeed proposals to completely revamp the whole area including removing the busy road which goes right past with larger and more comprehensive visitor facilities located further back from the stonehenge. Looks good. I hope the plans go ahead. So the 3 stars here are for the missed opportunity to do justice to one of our key pre historic monuments. read more

AMAZING! Total must see if heading to the UK! It's so impressive! They have a great sitting area with a cafeteria that had pretty tasty food! read more

It's Stonehenge! Just as impressive as I pictured it. It's worth having a good historically-savvy tour guide to tell you the details of each set of stones and location. read more

I recently took a trip to England to visit a friend of mine. We planned out a weeks worth of adventures, of which included a trip to Stonehenge. Now I don't know about you, but I heard so many people ask me, "why the hell do you want to go look at a bunch of rocks??" I will tell you why. Because it's freaking older than DIRT, people! Who the hell would build such a gigantic ring of stones that weigh tons without the use of bulldozers and cranes? I wanted to find out. It was the fascination of the place that drew me with great interest. I had to see it (especially since it was on my Bucket List). Stonehenge is surrounded by beautiful rolling hills and bright green grass. It is a stunning landscape. Right there in the middle of it all are these giant towering stones. Who built them? Why? Many of these questions remain unanswered. The landscape is wide open and strong breezes blew during my visit. It created a perfect moment in time. Upon arriving at Stonehenge, you are given free audio guides to listen to which take you on a self-guided tour, and can be stopped and started at your pace. The audio guides are easy to use and dangle around your neck to make photography easier while you pace yourself on the tour. The stones are roped off and you remain at a distance, allowing for greater appreciation and personal reflection while viewing. They are a bit of a powerful force due to the size alone. The whole tour lasts about 45 minutes, give or take with photography and personal attempts at guesstimating and debating as to why the stones were put there in the first place. Some visitors may not appreciate the stones themselves and consider the whole thing a waste of time, and/or a joke. However, if in England, I highly recommend the trip. This place will exist long after you and I are dead. read more

Stonehenge is one of those places on earth that you should visit sometime in your life. I took a day trip out of London with The English Bus to visit the site. We were told that the visitors center was quite new and the new audio guides were updated and upgraded. I have to say the visitors center was quite nice. Instead of parking up close to the rocks you get shuttled up there from the center. It is a state of the art building complete with food service, gift shop and museum/exhibit hall. There is free WiFi at the center so you can Snapchat or Instagram your little soul away. Staff was friendly and welcoming. They were quite attentive when I lost my student ID at the Stonehenge right before nightfall. It was never recovered but they did their best to locate it. read more

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Now that I've seen Stonehenge, I never feel the need to see it again. But this pile of rocks really is worth seeing at least once in a lifetime. Seeing pictures of them really doesn't do them justice. Which is why I say a half day trip from London (unless you're really into paleolithic religions and then make a day of it) is something to be done. They are colossal, especially considering when they were built. Unfortunately, you can't get up close to them unless you take a really expensive morning tour. But no tour is necessary to really learn why you're looking at is important here. There is a really extensive audio guide included in the admission price. I went as part of a guided tour of Avebury and Stonehenge combined so the sticker shock of the price here was lightened by getting commentary about various things on the way. But a "free" added bonus of the timing of this tour was seeing the stones at sunset. If you're able to get to see them either at sunrise or sunset, there would seem to me to be no better time. Once I got done with admiring Stonehenge on a windy January afternoon, however, the real special part of the place was revealed. The visitor's center here looks as great as the rocks and is very informative about the history of the area and even how tourists got here in the 19th century and before. I know my journey here was easier than theirs but, even still, it's firmly in my memory bank and checked off my list. There's no need to see this place more than once with so much to do in the United Kingdom. read more

Stone henge itself was really cool, but unfortunately everything seemed to be about money there. You had to buy a ticket to get somewhat close to stone henge (about 10 ft) and if you didn't you got within 10 yards. On top of that, you could either walk a little over a mile or buy another ticket to be bussed to stone henge. Then of course they had extremely expensive gift shops and food. Overall, stone henge was great but the experience was meh. I definitely wouldn't waste money on buying a ticket, just use the walker's path. read more

Came here years ago during a trip to London through a local tour. From what I remember, it was quite a drive, to a sight that was a bit disappointing. It's a lot smaller than I had imagined! But I guess it's something to see at least once. The tour I joined included Bath and Windsor Castle and it took an entire day. So keep this in mind when planning a trip to England to decide whether you want to set a day aside for this tour. read more

The site itself is impressive and the audio tour informative. A bit expensive when considering the cost of getting there from London and the entrance fee. Luckily the weather was perfect for my visit so I wandered the grounds and soaked it all in but be prepared for rain which is pretty common in England. I took a bus from the Salisbury train station. Be careful not to miss the last bus back. They literally wait for no one and if you're 1 minute late you'll have to call for a cab in the member center (this isn't experience talking here or anything like that) The visitor center was very nice but the wait times for the bus to Stonehenge from the visitor venter was unnecessarily long. The staff wasn't very friendly either. If it wasn't for the historical significance of Stonehenge I would rate this visit 3 stars based on the price of the bus, entrance, and audio tour as well as the poor service at the visitor center and site. read more

I had come across a list of overrated places to visit & this was on the list for various reasons ... Since we booked a tour that included Stonehenge figured oh well why not. I can understand why it's overrated it's basically a bunch of rocks coming out the ground & depending on how u make it here it can be a long ride for basically a few minutes of looking at the stones I mean let's face it after taking pics & walking around how long can u really stay here? What makes this place interesting is it's history & of course the many theories as to how or why the stones were placed here, we heard everything from Burial ground, place of worship to the most popular that being aliens put it here Lollll. I can't say it was a complete waste of time it's certainly a nice open area & pretty cool to see up close & personal if you are here why not check it out good thing is you will never have to visit it again. read more

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The site is RIGHT off of the A303 highway. Quite easy to find other than getting confused at a roundabout beforehand and winding up in a random rest area Macca's. To keep the rocks from being surrounded by a bunch of cars, you are forced to drive past it to the parking area, and take a shuttle bus to get there. Since the bus is included, it is odd to see that a number of people chose to walk along the road from the visitor center instead. You aren't seeing anything special along the way other than fields of sheep. The visitors center was clean, plenty of bathroom space, and had friendly employees. The pasty we got from the café had tasty beef but a bit too heavy on the onions. While you are there, check out the small reconstructed village site. Enough people set a pretty low bar for expectations going in, but we were both actually pretty impressed with Stonehenge. Sure, you don't get to go inside the circle, but reasonably close. There are some places around the circle where we could get plenty of pictures with no people in them; others spots we have pictures that are full of randoms in the background. A great Neolithic site. My favorite, though, is the Choirokitia site in Cyprus, from around 7000-6000 BC. If you get the chance, I highly recommend visiting that one, impressive old ruins of a village perched on a hilltop overlooking a valley. read more

A gorgeous place, and I am glad that they somewhat manage the flood of people so that it doesn't feel too overrun. It is a beautiful site and while listening (I am usually NOT the dork that runs around with headphones listening to an audio recording about a site :-)) and learning about the history of it one really gets a good sense of what it must have been like 5000 years ago. A very cool place to be. There is a fence now around Stonehenge and you can't walk among the stones (they made an exception it seems for President Obama :-) anymore, but that's not as important as being able to protect this site from damage caused by too many people trampling around. I will likely go here again. read more

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I've been so many times that I am jaded. But even for first timers, prepare to be underwhelmed. It is an interesting site but the remains do not do justice to the hype. The story and what we don't know are more interesting than the rocks. Everyone puts this on their must see list, but if my time is scarce this is one of the things that I would skip. read more

It's frickin Stonehenge! An absolute destination whilst you're in the U.K. Pay for parking, pay for admission (the parking fee is refunded when you purchase admission tickets), and walk through the tunnel under the highway to marvel at this ancient landmark. Unfortunately it is roped off with a 20 meter perimeter barrier but you can still get some wonderful views and pics. read more