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 Cafe. Audio tour available in ten languages; easy disabled access; hearing loop and Braille guide available.
Grading:
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Visit Britain
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2009
- Visit Britain
Code of Practice 2012
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
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| Open All Year |
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| 2012 (01/04/2012 - 31/05/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | 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 | ||
| 2012 (01/06/2012 - 31/08/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | 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 | ||
| 2012 (01/09/2012 - 15/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | 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 | ||
| 2012/2013 (16/10/2012 - 15/03/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | 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 | ||
| 2013 (16/03/2013 - 31/03/2013) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | 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 | ||
* Opening times from 20-22 June may be subject to change due to the Summer Solstice. Please call 0870 333 1181 before your visit.
Recommended admission 30 minutes before closing time. Limited access in bad weather conditions. Closed 24-25 December.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.80 per ticket |
| Child | £4.70 per ticket |
| Concession/student | £7.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adult, 3 children) | £20.30 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- 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 - The underpass from the car park to the stone circle has a relatively steep slope.
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On site parking - In high season there is a charge which is refundable on admission. Free in low season.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Refreshments available at kiosk
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - One hour
- 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)
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- 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
Group Travel
- Out of Hours Visits
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A303. Stonehenge entrance is on A334 - accessible via A303 or A360
Public Transport Directions
Nearest rail station is Salisbury. Bus: The Stonehenge Tour bus from Salisbury Rail or Bus Stations.
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