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Description |
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One of the most
famous prehistoric sites in the world, Stonehenge is set
in 1,500 acres of land owned by the National Trust, with
excellent walks (The stone circle is owned and managed by
English Heritage).
The site is composed of earthworks surrounding
a circular setting of large standing stones, constructed
around 2400 BC.
Audio guides are available
in ten languages.
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Open |
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All year (except
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
9.30am to 6pm (7pm in summer) |
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Prices |
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English
Heritage and National Trust Members and under 5s free. |
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Contact |
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More pictures |
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Entrance |
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Car park |
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Directions |
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2 miles West of
Amesbury on junction of A303 and A344/A360, Wiltshire SP4 7DD. Streetmap. There is a
Stonehenge Tour Bus from Salisbury train station. |
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Parking |
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Parking is charged
and refunded on entry. |
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Refreshments |
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An English Heritage kiosk
in the car park serves light refreshments, with outside seating
only. |
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Accessibility |
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Access
on tarmac and grass path around outer circle. One wheelchair
available to visitors on request at entrance kiosk.
WC
adapted for wheelchair users in toilet block in the
car park. |
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