Stonehenge, the ancient stone circle in Wiltshire, England, attracts visitors worldwide. This historic site contains some of the most critical and mysterious standing stones in the world and offers plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained and satisfied. If you've ever considered visiting this historic site, here are things you can do there.
The world famous Stonehenge is situated around 90 miles (145 km) west of central London. Taking into consideration traffic in London, it is best part of a two hour journey for a tour bus. Stonehenge tours from London are plentiful and varied from a variety of operators.
If you just want to see Stonehenge it is both quicker and less expensive to take a tour bus than travel independently. Stonehenge tours will make your visit to this historic site memorable.
Discover the story of Stonehenge: the Stones, the landscape, the people and its meaning, through a powerful combination of cutting-edge audio-visual experiences and incredible ancient objects.
Over 250 archaeological objects and treasures discovered in the landscape, are displayed together at Stonehenge for the first time. Ranging from jewellery, pottery and tools to ancient human remains, many of these items are on loan from our museum partners, Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum.
Come and see the face of a man who was here 5,500 years ago - a forensic reconstruction based on his bones found near Stonehenge.
The dwellings situated just outside the visitor and exhibition center, are surprisingly bright and airy spaces and consist of a single room measuring five meters on each side with white chalk walls and floors designed to reflect sunlight and capture the heat from the fire. When fires are lit, the smoke from the hearth filters up through a thatched roof – knotted or tied straw carefully secured onto a hazel woven frame. Around the walls stands wooden or woven furniture – beds, seating, storage and shelving.
Volunteers are on hand to talk to visitors about the houses and to demonstrate the daily activities of the builders of Stonehenge, from grinding grain with a quern and a rider to making rope out of rushes.
The Neolithic Houses help to reconnect the ancient stones with the people that lived and worked in the Stonehenge landscape. Visitors can step through the door of these houses and get a real sense of what everyday life might have been like when Stonehenge was built.
A walk around the Stone Circle is the centerpiece of any visit to the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site.
With a history spanning 4,500 years Stonehenge has many different meanings to people today. It is a wonder of the world, a spiritual place and a source of inspiration.
The Stone Circle is a masterpiece of engineering, and building it would have taken huge effort from hundreds of well-organized people using only simple tools and technologies. Visit Stonehenge to find out more about this iconic symbol of Britain.
Stonehenge is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. With plenty of beautiful countryside and history, it's worth a visit. Consider booking a tour in advance with a reliable tour company to learn more about this ancient site and the surrounding areas. Take your time as you enjoy everything at your own pace.
