Stonehenge Admission Ticket
Duration: 2 hours
Book your timed admission ticket for Stonehenge, one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments. When you visit the site you’ll be able to…
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Stonehenge Half-Day Morning or Afternoon Tour from London
Duration: 6 - 7 hours
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Discover mysterious Stonehenge at your own pace on a half-day tour from London, with free time on your own. Explore the amazing work of prehistoric…
London: City of Bath and Stonehenge with 2-Course Lunch
Duration: 11 hours
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Enjoy a personable small-group tour of Stonehenge and Bath. With a maximum of 17 guests in your group, you will explore the ancient rock formation,…
From London: Full-Day Windsor, Stonehenge & Oxford Tour
Duration: 11 hours
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Experience the spires of the university city of Oxford and the mysterious standing stone circle of Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain. Discover the…
Stonehenge, Bath & West Country: Day Trip from London
Duration: 11 hours
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Visit 2 of England’s favorite destinations on a day tour from London. Travel across the English countryside to the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge…
Stonehenge Half-Day Tour from London
Duration: 5 hours
Explore the mysteries of the legendary stone circle of Stonehenge on a 5-hour tour from London. Learn about some of the theories surrounding the…
Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour from London
Duration: 12 hours
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Take a day trip to 3 of England’s most beautiful sites, as you tour Windsor Castle, the mysterious stone circle of Stonehenge and the beautiful…
From London: Stonehenge and Bath Full-Day Tour
Duration: 1 day
Explore one of the world's most mysterious monuments and one of the most romantic cities in England on a full-day luxury coach tour to Stonehenge and…
Windsor, Oxford and Stonehenge Day Tour from London
Duration: 10 hours
Combine three of England’s best sights on this full-day tour. Departing from central London on an air-conditioned coach, you will marvel at the…
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5 Facts About the History of Stonehenge
The history of Stonehenge is shrouded in mystery and the theories to the site's origins and purpose are as numerous as they are fanciful. Many are convinced it was built by aliens! Here are 5 hard facts about the world's most famous prehistoric monument.
5000 Years Old
Stonehenge was built in several stages. Radiocarbon dating estimates that the first constructions occurred over 5000 years ago, several centuries before the Pyramids.
A Prehistoric Cemetery
Many functions have been attributed to Stonehenge. One that's been confirmed is its use as a prehistoric burial ground – discovered cremated remains date back as far as 3000 B.C.
Early Scientists
Despite its age, the fact that Stonehenge is aligned with the trajectory of the setting and rising sun gives evidence to a very advanced understanding of mathematics and geometry.
Stones From Afar
The larger stones are up to 9 meters tall and weigh around 20 tons. These were transported over 20 miles. The smaller stones, weighing 3 to 4 tons, were transported over 150 miles!
Pesky Earthworms
After researching the site in the late 19th century, Charles Darwin concluded that earthworms were the main reason why the Stonehenge stones have sunk into the ground.
Our insider tips
Take Advantage of the Audio Guide
To make the most of your time at Stonehenge and learn all about the history and the many theories surrounding the site, make sure to grab one of the audio guides, which are available for free on site. Or even better, to avoid queuing for the audio guide, you can download it for free online and listen to it on your own portable music device.
Stop by Salisbury
About 13 kilometers from Stonehenge is Salisbury, a picturesque medieval city with a gorgeous cathedral. Once you've come all this way, it's worth adding a couple of hours to your trip and explore this lovely historic gem.
Enjoy the Sunset
Stonehenge is a magnificent sight at any time of day, but at sunset it's quite simply magical. If you can time your visit accordingly, you won't regret it. Note that you won't be alone – Stonehenge is very popular at sunset. If a leisurly visit is more important to you, then your best bet is arriving early. The site opens to visitors at 9:30am all year except from June through August, when it opens at 9:00am.
Good to know
- When should I visit?9:30am-19:00. June - August opens at 9:00am.
- Is it expensive?Standard adult; £14.50
- Will I need a guide?Free audio guides are avaliable on site, or to download in advance.
- How to get thereBy Car: Off the A360 at Airman's Corner. By Bus: The Stonehenge Tour Bus is the public bus departing from Salisbury rail and bus stations.
- Additional information
- Last admission is two hours before advertised closing time.
- Advance booking is now required as entrance to Stonehenge is managed through timed tickets.
What people are saying about Stonehenge
Gavin was the best tour guide I have ever had.
We went to Hampton court instead of Windsor, personally I would have preferred Windsor (told in advance) but Hampton was beautifull as well with alot of interesting history. What really made the tour above and beyond was Gavin, he was personable, respectfull, knowledgeable, and knew how to think on his feat to make sure any problems that arose did not affect the tour. He was extremely professional and made the day one to remember. Make sure go get Gavin if you want to have an enjoyable time!
Great tour with a self-guide audio! Recommend this.
Good amount of time to enjoy the Stonehenge. Arriving central london before 4pm. Better to bring a warm jacket. It’s windy and cold. The driver was kind and funny :)
An small intimate tour with a great guide, Tom and driver Simon!
There were only my husband, me and one other woman on this tour. Tom and Simon (our driver) tagged team to act as tour guides and were informative and totally entertaining. We had a beautiful clear day for the White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Castle. We could see France! Canterbury was a charming town with the beautiful and important Church. We had a nice lunch at a pub there.
Wonderful excursion, magnificient sites, well informed tour guide!
Windsor Castle and Stonehenge admissions should have been included in the package. Why would you go on the tour and not go into the sites? I found that most disturbing. The tour guide could have gotten our tickets at the reduced price beforehand.
This tour was fantastic, excellent tour guide and sightings!
All trips on the tour were exceptional. Visiting the Windsor castle and all its makings was pleasant. Going to Baths and viewing their museum and history left our family with great insight on the history of city. Visiting Stonehenge and seeing history in nature couldn’t have been better, especially due to the audio guides walking us through along the way. Fantastic trip all in all.
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