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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.
2 years ago
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
11 months ago
It's almost too much to fathom the history of this place. And there is so much more to the location than simply the Stonehenge itself. read more
One of the great archaeological sites of the world. We visited in the mid 1970s, when all visitors could simply walk around and look at the stones. You don't have to know that the stones were mined in Wales and brought down to southern England many centuries ago to be in awe. An easy day trip from London by train and bus. read more
Not sure how to "rate " anything built by Stone Age civilization other than they deserve 5 stars for building anything lasting 8,000 years. Our tour lasted about an hour which was reasonable time. Tourists may walk or ride a bus that shuttles from the nice reception center to the site. During a nice weather day, I'd bring a dog and hike the larger park surrounding the stones. read more
What can I say about this Natural Wonder that hasn't already been said! Wow! This is much more surreal than any textbook, movie, picture can describe! If you have the opportunity to visit I would highly recommend visiting! FYI: ride the bus instead of hiking the way up! read more
3 years ago
Stonehenge is a great history spot. If you're in the area I would highly suggest that you check it out. You park in a parking lot and you take a bus down to the trail that's fairly close to the monument. I went at about 10 in the morning and it wasn't busy at all but I noticed when I was leaving it did you're busy or in the afternoon. It's best to download the app for the simple fact it gives you much more history and you can listen to it as you are by the number of markers and it's all free for that part. There is a fee to actually go to the site and that includes the bus ride. I hadn't been here in many years but this monument is approximately 7000 years old so it's definitely worth checking out because it's a lot of great history here!! read more
#TakeMeBackTuesday We got to visit Stonehenge as the second leg of a day tour from London. Simply put, it's a wicked collection of humongous rocks in the middle of nowhere. But when you try to make sense and answer the who, why, what, and how, then you'll realize that this place is just iconic. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986, Stonehenge is one of the most recognizable English landmarks. Dating back to probably 3000 BC, several findings, hypotheses, and theories have been made on how these massive stones came about. A religious location, a burial ground, a ritual site, etc.. Believe whatever you want, but the Arthurian theory that this was Merlin's workmanship gets my vote. I believe in magic! =) Kidding aside, Stonehenge was always in our plan if we ever get to England. We got ourselves a 3-for-1 day trip that included stops at Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and the Roman baths in the city of Bath. We were a little pressed for time so upon arrival, we boarded the shuttle to get to the relics. There's a path around it and our tour was limited behind the rope fence. They were enormous even from where we stood. It would have been awesome to stand next to the stones, but the views from the border were spectacular nonetheless. There's plenty of space for the perfect photo-op despite the number of visitors. Scientists, archaeologists, researchers, and even conspiracy theorists have tried to explain its evolution, but this ancient monument will remain a mystery. Come and see for yourself then marvel at the scenery. Along with the Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, we have now seen three of Seven Wonders of the Medieval World... read more
2 years ago
Amazing place to visit. This is truly a wonder of the world. We got the inner circle tour, which let us inside the circle. It is a mystery how this was built. The tour we took had a park service guide who was an archaeologist. This is a must visit when in London. It is a perfect day excursion. read more
Iconic historic site. I recommend you take the free bus to the visitor center. (Probably a 10-minute walk otherwise). Has rest rooms, gift shop, food, replicas of huts from thousands of years ago, and their best estimate of how the stones got moved. You can then walk around the rock circle - can't get too close - but can very easily see everything. read more
I haven't been to Stonehenge since 2012 and it has changed so much! Not Stonehenge itself but the process of getting to the location. In a bus tour, they had to park at a lot/visitor center that is somewhat far away from Stonehenge. At the visitor center, you can buy tickets, visit a mini museum, use the restroom, grab a quick meal, or visit the gift shop. Once you buy your ticket you can get in line and the shuttle will take you to Stonehenge. You can walk around, take pictures, see some goats, then take the shuttle back. Some people walk from the lot to Stonehenge but it is a good walk. read more
3 years ago
A must-see if you are anywhere near the area - yes, it looks just like it does in person as online/the internet/movies/whatever, but it truly is awe inspiring to see and contemplate exactly 'what it all means'. Lovely visitor center facilities, an excellent gift shop, a cute cafe, and great signage around the monument itself. read more
This UNESCO World Heritage site is amazing. I mean what are some vertical and horizontal stones right? Well maybe someone carved some out of a big boulder but I doubt it. As a kid I used to collect sticker books with the stone henge as one of the stickers. I never thought I would go visit but then again if you don't try you won't see it. I took a day out if my time to travel outside of London, about two hours, to drive to stone henge. It was an experience as there was traffic, rain, more traffic, and then a bus to bus me to the site. I think this is a place you got once in your lifetime but maybe more if you live in the UK. I doubt it, as a lot of people who live in London said they never been there. There is a small gift shop, and a free cafe that you can buy some coffee on a cold day. To get a ride on the bus you need to pay for the Stone Henge admission ticket. If you decide to brave the cold you can also take a 10-15 minute walk down to the site instead of the 5 min bus ride. I can say the restrooms were clean but they were definitely taken care of. read more
3 years ago
Explore The Mysteries Stonehenge, a prehistoric wonder in Wiltshire, England. Discover its ancient origins, remarkable construction, and enduring enigma. Uncover the age-old questions surrounding its purpose and the awe-inspiring alignment with celestial events. Delve into the cultural significance that has made Stonehenge a site of pilgrimage for generations. Join us on a journey through time and history at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the past continues to both baffle and amaze. https://chronogems.blogspot.com/2023/09/stonehenge-mysterious-monument-that.html read more
An epic experience. If you're thinking of doing Stonehenge do yourself a favor. The regular 9-5 entry times allow you to get close but not right up to the stones. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR...... Go the extra mile and find one of the tour companies that secure INSIDE THE CIRCLE access either prior to opening or after closing. Trust me.....being inside the circle watching the sunrise is an experience I won't soon forget. This is the only way you're getting pics like these. read more
Definitely not just "a pile of rocks". The Stonehenge belongs to an elite group holding high honors of a UNESCO world heritage site. Theres just something about this prehistoric monument that is mystifying, and curious to just about everyone who gets the observe it. The shuttles make access super easy, and convenient if you go on a cold & cloudy/rainy day. Well worth the visit. read more
4 years ago
There's not much to say that's not already well rehearsed about this mysterious ancient wonder but we had to see it. We've been to the pyramids in Giza, Kom Ombo, the Great Sphinx, the valley of kings, the lough gates of Esna, Mount Sinai and Abu Simbel Egypt as well as visiting Inca temples in Mexico so this place was another highlight for us to visit. We spent two hours gazing in wonder at the work of our ancestors on a fine, warm day. The cafe here is great too and they've ample free parking and toilet facilities. The staff are mega polite and helpful. We paid our entry fee that got us on a free bus from the entrance to the henge itself. It would have been a 30 minute, albeit free walk, but we do have to pay for these places as it's the decent thing to do after all there an upkeep to all these wondrous places. There's a similar albeit not so dramatic Neolithic place we've been to called Newgrange in Ireland that's as old perhaps a tad older to Stonehenge. It's north of Dublin and just outside Drogheda that's worth seeing too. read more
6 years ago
Back in London for 2020 and this was my first trip overseas. My friend really wanted to do something new and different so we decided to go to Stonehenge and enjoy the rocks pretty much. This place is one of the most iconic and recognizable places in the entire world. Many visitors come here to enjoy the fascination of the large stones. It has been around for quite a long time, since 3000 BC! It is still standing and beautifully amazing. The stones are supermassive. Depending on how you got your ticket, season and everything else you might be able to go behind the ropes as I did. But each person is different in what they want to do. Also, pricing might be a big factor as well. But overall I really enjoyed our time here and it was super fun!! read more
We were staying close by and took a tour bus here. It was an all day tour but there were several stops to see so we were limited with time. I definitely would have stayed longer if I could. There is a store, and a history museum you can see before you go to the stones. It was busy but there was enough space to walk around. We did have to take a bus down to the area from the check in point. You can't get close or touch the stones as there is a rope around the area. Go have a picnic with the sheep on the land. It's a quiet peaceful area with so much history........ If you are wanting to get close to large stones go north to Avebury. There are stones and The Henge Shop with a close cafe and hotel. read more
4 years ago
A must if you haven't seen it before! I went on a Viator tour that also stopped in bath, well worth it. It was a beautiful day. You can walk or take the shuttle depending on how much time you have. I'd definitely recommend this attraction! read more
I have lived in this area practically all my life and regularly used to just drive past it, not really appreciating it, until I was older. Locals used to say "stonehenge, just a couple of stones!" I now live in the states and the Americans are crazy about the history of this place. Years ago anyone could just walk up to the circle stones and actually sit on them! Now years later you cannot get that close at all and have to do a tour! Still it is worthy to come and see this unnatural phenomena, and it will lead you to question everything - such as why was it built, what is the purpose? how was it built? where did the stones come from etc etc The purpose of Stonehenge is still actually unknown to us. It has no obvious practical purpose. It was not lived in and could not have been defended so there must have been a spiritual reason why Neolithic and Bronze Age people put so much effort into building it. There have been many theories put forth over the years. Stonehenge is perhaps the world's most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago, and the unique stone circle was erected in the late Neolithic period about 2500 BC. In the early Bronze Age many burial mounds were built nearby. Come and visit yourself! read more
3 years ago
If you're going to travel all the way to England ya gotta go to Stonehenge. So cool! Be sure to spend time there as well as in the Information Center. Have such information and not bad food. Just amazing to be there! read more
3 years ago
How can one not love a 4000 year old relic. Amazing history in Wiltshire. Stonehenge is placed amongst rolling hills. The walk back was beautiful amongst cows. read more
Of course you have to see Stonehenge if you come to England. Given that it's about an hour's drive from London, you can totally make a day trip out of Stonehenge and Bath. I know the pagan and Wicca community have access to the stones and can go right up to them on their main feast days like the summer and winter solstices and the spring and autumn equinoxes. The rest of the time, the place is cordoned off and you basically have to stick to the path and that will be the closest you get to the rocks. Still, like the pyramids of Egypt, Macchu Picchu in Peru, the Colosseum in Rome, the Great Wall of China or the Taj in India, it's one of those "musts". Stonehenge is located in a wide open plain, not far from the main highway. I couldn't believe how cold and windy this place is so don't underestimate the temperatures here, dress accordingly. I felt sorry for some tourists I saw in miniskirts and jean jackets, you could tell they were frozen over. read more
Iconic. Visiting a place like this is unreal. It's something you see in books, so to see it in real life was cool. Just a note, take the shuttle if you don't want to walk more than 10-15 minutes. We walked briskly and it still took us nearly 30 minutes. Ugh. And if you don't want to pay to walk around Stonehenge, there's a walking path only about ten feet further out that you can take for free. You just can't walk around Stonehenge. Bizarre. Pretty annoying but I guess that's an option if you have a large group and don't want to pay. We visited Stonehenge on our way to Bath. It was perfect. read more
8 years ago
Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - #69/100 An English Heritage so awesome to behold. I am just speechless and moved to tears looking at this wondrous spectacle. We didn't have to take the tour as we were fortunate enough to have a friend who drove us there. So lucky indeed. She told me summer is the peak time here, they even had to make an appointment and parking was crazy. It was a breeze when we were there in October. Yeah it was cold. I like cold weather. So there was not a huge crowd. No long lines to take pictures. I thought I didn't need a bucket list, but having just visited one of the wonders of the world I can definitely start with scratching off this prehistoric monument. read more
8 years ago
A two hour drive to see a bunch of massive rocks? It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site...of course it's worth it!!! If you're coming from Central London expect a pretty long, boring drive. Once you get to the Salisbury area it is very picturesque with rolling hills, sheep farms and thatched roof homes. Parking is 5£ but they will apply this to your tickets if you bring the parking ticket to purchase your tickets. We forgot ours in the car...duh. After you purchase your tickets take a quick tour of their exhibit and you can either walk to the site (maybe 1/2 - 3/4 mile) or board a short shuttle bus. The shuttle bus gives you a brief, recorded history about the site. If you have the audio guide you can walk around and enjoy. If not take some pics and board the shuttle back. You cannot touch the stones here. They do have one stone in the front (not sure if it's a replica) that you can touch. If you're looking to get up close I believe there is one tour company that offers a tour inside the circle. You can also visit nearby Avebury which is free and very similar. Overall, very touristy, not cheap but absolutely worth a visit. read more
Stonehenge is a 'larger than life' prehistoric monument. We learned a lot of really interesting facts about its uses and purpose while researching and also at the historic site. If you're planning on visiting be sure to do some light research prior to your visit. You will appreciate the experience so much more. Guest services: Our tour included an audio guide. Always bring an extra set of your own headphones. The bus drop off area is separate and located up a long winding hill. From that pathway, guests walk downhill where the cafe, restrooms, gift shop and gallery are located. The restroom facilities are very clean and this building is really nice. The gift shop has a variety of things all Stonehenge themed. We spent over €100.00 on knick knacks. Needless to say, it is pricey. There is a shuttle bus that picks people up and drops them off at at Stonehenge which is a short distance down the road. This is really the only way that it is accessible to the public. The shuttles run on a very regular basis. Stonehenge: It is really huge. You will be in awe of how people could move these stones thousands of years ago. It truly is a mystery. During regular hours it is partitioned off to keep people at a distance from the stones. However, you will be more than close enough to get great shots at every angle. Our visit wasn't too crowded, but it was also pouring rain, so I'm sure that had something to do with it being less crowded. Don't wear your good sneakers. Part of Stonehenge's pathway is on grass and part on gravel. There is absolutely no cover or shield from the elements so be sure to plan accordingly. Umbrellas in the gift shop start at €15.00. The energy at Stonehenge is vibrant and truly indescribable. I was in awe. The ride: From London the ride is about 1.5 hours each way. If you're taking a bus, be sure to book a comfortable one. We opted for Premium Tours, but Golden Tours probably would have been the better option. There will be some traffic, so this could impact your travel time also. Prepare: We left London, jett-laged, but happy to kick off our European trip. As always we checked the weather in London and headed on our way. We made one monumental mistake by checking the London weather because even though the forecast for London was beautiful, Stonehenge was our destination. HERE'S A TIP... check the weather in Wiltshire, since that's your actual destination. Geographically, it seems that the weather patterns in the States are pretty close, so this wouldn't be a big deal, but London and surrounding areas are known for their rain. Always be prepared. Bring an umbrella and a raincoat. Pack it in a backpack just in case. Visiting Stonehenge is an absolute must when in the UK! Enjoy and take lots of pictures. read more
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