We did the inner circle tour and it was worth every penny! There is an option for a sunrise tour and sunset before and after the place closes to the public. We opted for the sunset tour and were still able to spend our money in the gift shop, as it remained open. But there were no food options open at this time. We then took the bus to the site and were allowed to go inside the circle. Normally, you must stand about 10 yards away but being inside was unreal! There were so many unique photo ops from this vantage point and the fewer people was priceless. There were about 30 people total and they split you into 2 groups to take turns being inside. The guide and information presented was great as well! read more

As a history lover, Stonehenge has been on my bucket list. My visit yesterday did not disappoint. In fact, Stonehenge is an amazing wonder. My heart skipped some beats as I got my first glimpse of the great rocks. My husband and I took a small group tour to visit the site. We arrived early in the morning before crowds of tourists. I had downloaded the audio tour on my phone, which was fabulous. We bought tickets at the site. Tickets allow access to the museum/discovery center, a bus ride to the site and access to the walking path around the stones. Fees collected support the site. Paid admission is totally worth the visit. Stonehenge is a Neolithic site that was built over a 1000 year time period 3000 B.C. The site was a burial site, ceremonial site with astrological importance to these early people. The construction of the site is a prehistoric wonder. Two different types of huge rocks were gathered and moved across many miles to the site. The stones were carved to shape and secure them in place. Thousands of people must have participated in construction. Burial mounds surround the rock formation. Artifacts discovered at the site suggest that people were highly sophisticated. Some of the artifacts are displayed and replicas of there homes can be explored at the Center. Stonehenge is a World Heritage UNESCO site. Parking is available but there is a fee. Restrooms are nice. There is a cafe that is quite good at the center and a gift shop with reasonably priced visitor guidebooks. The site is accessible for wheel chairs and strollers, but the path is not paved. Worth a visit....I highly recommend. read more

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What a great experience! Another ancient wonder that I can check off my bucket list. We were on a tour and this was our first stop. It was cold but luckily, the tour route is pretty short so you can warm up in the shuttle, gift shop, or restaurant when you get back to the hub. Once you are parked, there is a smaller gift shop with limited souvenirs. If you walk a few feet more, you will arrive to the bigger gift shop, a small cafe for snacks or lunch, and the restrooms. You then jump on the shuttle that takes you to your destination. Unfortunately, you no longer could get up close and personal with the stones. There is a guided path that allows you to circle the landmark. Keep an eye out for the signs that gives you the history or fun facts about the stones. Also, you will find some photo challenges that you have to try out, make sure to tag them to get featured. Not gonna lie, I did a few. The landmark is breathtaking and nothing I have seen before. Photos do not do it justice but the experience and memory is a lifetime. Get your camera ready and make sure to strike a pose. You will want to cherish this day because it is out of this world. Note: If you are a Jellycat fan, you can purchase them here and avoid longer lines elsewhere. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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 :) read more

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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. read more

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Stonehenge is a bucket-list place and I'm so thankful to have visited earlier this month. We went on a private tour of the area and enjoyed our stop at Stonehenge. The museum is nice to learn more about the history and the site itself is breathtaking. Highly recommend! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Came to check this off of my travel bucket list, did a half of a day tour. You do not need anything longer than, go early because it can be extremely crowded . Wear a solid pair of walking shoes , once you arrive you line up for a shuttle that will take you for an additional three minute ride up the hill. Upon arrival you will see Stonehenge , they have an app that you can have playing to guide you for a more immersive experience. We just so happen to have a tour guide, her name is Daisy , the tour company is Get the GetYourGuide, and that is also the name of the app you can download as previously mentioned . read more

This iconic landmark is a sight to see! How ancient man built this monument is beyond me! We got to see it on a marvelous sunny and partly cloudy afternoon. The colors were incredible and picturesque. read more

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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. read more

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This was an amazing experience. Simon T. led us through the inner circle experience. He was very knowledgeable and helpful! One on the coolest experiences of my life! read more

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I was told by some this was an overrated and boring attraction...they are all wrong, or maybe they're the kind of tourists who just want to get drunk at a local pub, smoking cigarettes and watching sports on TV or staring into a smartphone while vaping at a nice beach. Anyways! Stonehenge is fascinating, amazing, epic, wonderous, majestic, and packed with history. You can actually get quite close to the gargantuan stones! Interesting museum gives some depth, context, and theories on Stonehenge and other nearby stone circles. Convenient to visit if you're road tripping between London and Bath like we were. read more

I have wanted to visit Stonehenge since I was a child. It has always been on my bucket list. Recently, before our visit, I heard a lot of negativity about this special place, including statements like, "it's just some stones in the middle of a field." Yes and no. It is indeed a ring of stones in a field but it's so much more! I was NOT disappointed. Prior to our visit, we downloaded the Stonehenge free visitors audio guide app on our phones. The first place we went after arriving was the clean, modern visitors center. We looked at all the artifacts while listening to the audio tour to learn all about the history of the monument and how it had changed over the years. Fascinating! Next, we went outside to explore the re-creation of a little village from that era. The staff were very engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. Finally, we took a shuttle bus (included in our ticket price) that drove us out to the monument. You can walk, but it was more walking than we wanted to do. Exploring the monument was amazing! There were trails all around and information (both audio guide and placards). We took photos and investigated the area. Extremely cool! Afterwards, we took the shuttle back to the visitors center and did some shopping at the gift shop. There were even some mead and wine samples (we bought a bottle of mead and a bottle of ginger wine). I highly recommend visiting if you have the opportunity! read more

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A nice place to visit an make up your own mind has to how them stones got there and to here what the surrounding areas hold alot of rich history. read more

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First off, it's a bucket list item for many. Great visitor center exhibit which explains what they know about Stonehenge, how it was built, what tools were used, etc. Word of caution, there are human remains in the exhibit. They warn you before entering. Also see a model of the houses that the builders probably in. The cafeteria has great hot and cold food options and free WiFi and reasonably priced. Plenty of seating too. You can either walk 15 min from the visitors center or take a shuttle bus. I saw a good mix of people doing both. The stones themselves were cool considering how old they were and how they were assembled. You basically take a short path around the stones where they have some information and some places to take silly poses. The grounds are well maintained. I did find the admission prices to be a little excessive. £60 for two adults and parking. I was expecting more exhibits or free ranger talks for this price. They were willing to sell you guidebooks and audio guides but I think it should be included in the price. read more

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You literally have to go here to understand exactly what's going on and how it would affect you wandering around these models of stone. It goes back so far an early history and it's a place of burial, not sacrifice. The stones are aligned with the stars and standing among them these massive silent Testament to all that. Existed here millennia before his breathtaking on this Holsberry planes of England. This was high on my list visit again and again, and I am fulfilling that dream. I always feel very quiet and calm as I walk around the stones and think about its history. It's amazing to understand that these were carried 32 miles Rolling them on logs and putting them on top of this hill. Mind-boggling. With a special entrance ticket, which is either early early in the morning or late late in the afternoon you can buy the inner circle ticket, which allows you on the inside of the stones to walk around. read more

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Over the years I have been to Stonehenge several times. I took yet another co-worker from the states who had never been and he seemed to enjoy this very much. You might get snarky comments from locals who say "you don't have rocks in America"? Ignore them and just go enjoy the history and mystery. Before you go here is the story: You can see the rocks very well from the road for free but you cannot stop so please be careful when you see them. When you get to the visitor center you simply walk up and buy a ticket. There is an app that will give you a self guided audio tour but you need to have your headphones so plan accordingly. Yes you can walk from visitor center to the stones and avoid the bus and it's about 1 mile or maybe a little less each way. If you are older, take the shuttle buses.. they are very efficient and free. read more

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I came to the UK to celebrate my 50th birthday and the top attraction I wanted to see was Stonehenge. What an amazing structure that defies human ingenuity . To this day we don't know exactly why it was built. There are many theories, but none of them have been conclusively confirmed. But nonetheless, it is an amazing structure. I thought it would be bigger but it is still magnificent. We came with a tour company that took us to Windsor Palace, the City of Bath and Stonehenge. We had an amazing day. The weather was fantastic. Incredibly there was not a whole lot of people. Other than our tour bus there was maybe one other bus and some private visitors and that's about it, so we were able to take amazing photos. This is A MUST SEE when you come to England. read more

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Once in a lifetime experience. How these ppl were able to erect these stones to monitor the moon and phases of the sun, I am in awe and so grateful to have been able to visit this wonderful sight. A wonder of the world checked off on my list! read more

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Stonehenge is one of those historic monuments you must see once. English Heritage has done a good job with the visitor centre and the bus from and to the site. The monument is well visible from all sites with plenty of photo opportunities. Interestingly, it was probably smaller and younger than we thought. What could be improved? Probably being able to get closer and lower entry prices, which are quite high. read more

Perfect for history lovers. It was easy for us to get tickets as we went to the information centre in sialsbury and the lovely man helped us get tickets and the bus tour which was lovely there are some really picturesque views on the way. There are also other things such as a cafe and shop and they also have an exhibition of other things . The weather was peefct as well. read more

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Stonehenge is a World Heritage Site and a place that everyone must seriously consider visiting if they are in London. With changes to the Seven Wonders of the World, it's arguably one of them. It just depends on who you ask. Admission tickets can be purchased there on site or you can book a tour which includes it and they provide the wristbands to enter. After you park your vehicle or the coach is parked, you walk down the a shuttle that takes you to the site. It's a quick 3-5 minute drive. You can spend as long as you want there then catch the next available shuttle back. Be prepared for the weather though. We were lucky to get in to take a few photos before it started to rain cats and dogs. This has been a bucket list item for me for a long time and I'm so happy to have finally checked it off my list. read more

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6/5 for the sheep The rocks were cool, too, ngl, but the sheep carried the entire experience read more

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Wow, what more can you say about a world heritage site? It was interesting that they are still learning more about how it was built and the people who built it. The is an efficient bus system to take you from the parking or you can walk, and an interesting museum. read more

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Amazing staff at this international photo magnet. Loved it and them. Would certainly recommend and return. :)

We arrived at Stonehenge with many tourist. There was a visitor center with an informative film, cafe & gift shop. There is an app and WiFi was available in the visitors center. Mead was recommended by our guide, it is a special liquor specific to this area. The gift shop was huge and they had all kinds of jams, books, clothing, wines, candy... Stonehenge, Britain's most remarkable and intriguing prehistoric monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stonehenge exerts a mysterious fascination. Simplicity, solitude and a powerful air of mystery surround this enigmatic and ancient circle of stones set within a grassy landscape. Seen by some as a sacred site, the henge attracts with its uncertain but ancient history, sheer size, shape, & fame. It was built in several stages from about 3000 BC, Stonehenge is also Europe's most famous prehistoric monument. Anthropologists can only guess at the rituals that took place here, but the alignment of the stones leaves little doubt that the circle is connected with the movement of the Earth relative to the sun & seasons. It is thought that the stones, aligned with the rising of the mid-summer sun and set within a landscape of ceremonial structures, may have been built by sun worshippers or as part of a huge astronomical calendar. Whatever their purpose, it is recognized that the transport, engineering and shaping of the stones -- some of which came from South Wales -- represented an enormous effort in time, organization and physical labor. The prehistoric builders possessed a sophisticated understanding of math & astrology, building this monument with primitive tools to help them cut & shape these huge stones. Stonehenge remains as compelling today as it was to the people who built the first phase more than 5,000 years ago. read more

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Another must see if you have the time and transportation. Quality/Quantity - Cool, not sure how else to describe it. Museum - If you like history and fun facts, you can spend a day reading here. I did not try, but they even have their own beer label in the gift shop, not sure if they actually brew it though. Free wine tasting - The wine was NOT good enough for me to buy any bottles. Small cafe, well organized, and with reasonable prices. Atmosphere - See pictures. Clean bathrooms. The tour bus bathrooms are much cleaner than the general public bathrooms. Events - See website. It would have been even cooler if we came on an event day. Also member events, see website. Service - Open every day except Christmas, see picture. Open from 9:30am to 5pm daily, closed Christmas day. Free shuttle after paying admission. We shuttled in and walked back since it was a beautiful day for a walk. Price - Huge line to pay, I recommend pre ordering your tickets. Our tickets came with our tour bus cost. Owner Comment - Cut and pasted from their website: "Stonehenge is the most famous prehistoric monument in the world. Begun over 5,000 years ago, archaeologists still debate theories of its use and meaning. English Heritage has campaigned to enhance the visitor experience with a brand new interactive Visitor's Centre and plans for a tunnel concealing the busy A303." read more

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Stonehenge is truly one of the world's most famous and well known prehistoric monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When I first visited Stonehenge as a child, parking and access was unrestricted, but it is now regulated and the actual monument is roped off so you can no longer get too close. Nevertheless Stonehenge is amazing to see and definitely one of Britain's treasures. read more

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Everyone who comes to the UK needs to visit Stonehenge. I can't stop thinking about it. It's an amazingly crazy place that makes you wonder how they were able to move these huge pieces of rock and place them on top of each other! The deep history in this part of England remains a mystery. read more

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This is absolutely a must see. We have all heard so much about it, that I will only mention the things I would suggest, or do differently. The most important is to get there before it opens. You are able to look at a couple of displays and the visitor center in a relatively peaceful manner. Then, you can either start a mile walk on a nice path through fields and trees to Stonehenge, or wait in line for the first shuttle bus to Stonehenge. They will load you like cattle into the bus so getting a seat is very nice. When you have finished your tour, you can reverse your route back to the car park. Getting to Stonehenge early will also give you such joy when you leave the park and are so happy to not be stuck in the very, very long line of cars waiting to enter. Getting a guide would be helpful as the signage in the Stonehenge area is limited and not as rich as what can be provided by a live experience. As you travel around the stones, there are displays that encourage you to take photos posing as though you are pushing or holding these large stones. It is a fun family, or couple activity. read more

So I happened to be at Stonehenge with my wife a couple days before some idiots came and vandalized it. It was a fun experience with a lot of creative photo ideas displayed as you walk around. My wife and I enjoyed watching people try to replicate the photos and even tried some ourselves. Nice place for a quick visit if you use the local shuttle to get to the ruins otherwise a long walk lies ahead of you with beautiful views all around. read more

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C'mon now. This place is either sacred or a bunch of stones. Either a boring old sheep field way out in the rolling country side or one of the wonders of the world. This is a legendary place to visit, awe inspiring and impressive. Then again I haven't visited many thousand year old sacred oval rock formation sites to compare this to. C'mon, this is a must see. I'm Fortunate to have seen it myself. read more

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Soooooo different from 19 ago when I last visited A vast modern guest center with gift shop, toilets, interactive models of what village life may have been like and buses to Stonehenge It's still available to walk to the stones or take the free bus The massive rocks remain the same although it now appears civilization is much closer with the main road not too far off A still wonderful mystic place to visit read more

I absolutely Love this place ! The visitor center has lots of information on the stone hendge itself. There is cold drinks and foods as well as hot foods to enjoy, as well as lots of outdoor tables. The bathrooms are really nice, big, and clean. The monument itself is beautiful and a must see! read more

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