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Stonehenge
Type: Historic Site
Stonehenge stands impressively as a prehistoric monument of unique importance, a World Heritage Site, surrounded by remains of ceremonial and domestic structures - some older than the monument itself. Many of these features - earthworks, burial mounds and other circular ‘henge’ monuments - are accessible by road or public footpath.
Stonehenge’s orientation on the rising and setting sun has always been one of its remarkable features. Whether this was simply because the builders came from a sun-worshipping culture, or because - as some scholars believe - the circle and its banks were part of a huge astronomical calendar, remains a mystery.
To complete your journey, visit the superb gift shop and the Stonehenge Kitchen. Audio tour available in ten languages; easy disabled access; hearing loop and Braille guide available.
PLEASE NOTE: STONEHENGE WILL BE CLOSED TO VISITORS FOR A DAY FROM 8am ON SATURDAY 21 June 2008 DUE TO THE CLEAN-UP AFTER THE SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Opening Times
2008 1 Jun 2008 - 31 Aug 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
2008 1 Sep 2008 - 15 Oct 2008
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 - 18:00 |
2008-2009 16 Oct 2008 - 15 Mar 2009
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 09:30 - 16:00 |
* Recommend last admission no later than 30 minutes before closing time. Opening times from 20-22 June 2008 may be subject to change due to Summer Solstice. Please check with Customer Services team before your visit. Closed 24th and 25th December 2008.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family (2 adult, 3 children) | £16.30 per ticket |
| Adult | £6.50 per ticket |
| Concession/student | £5.20 per ticket |
| Child | £3.30 per ticket |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A303. Junction off A303 to A344 or A360.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest rail station is Salisbury. Bus: The Stonehenge Tour bus from Salisbury Rail or Bus Stations.
What's Nearby
Grading
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit Britain Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2007
- Visit Britain Code of Practice 2008
Facilities
- Accept Children over 7
- Out of Hours Visits
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Accept Children Over 3
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loop.
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On site parking
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Refreshments available at kiosk
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:00
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 11
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- Open all year
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Staff fluent in foreign languages ** (List of languages are separately given)
- Toilets
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- Dutch audio guide
- French audio guide
- German audio guide
- Italian audio guide
- Japanese audio guide
- Russian audio guide
- Spanish audio guide
- Swedish audio guide
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Japanese printed material
- Russian printed material
- Spanish printed material
- Swedish printed material
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
