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MARCELLA DELL'ANNA
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Marcella

Italy
May 2025
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Beautiful experience, magical and surreal. We arrived by bus traveled one km and arrived at the stones. We downloaded the audio guide and listened to the explanations took photos, time to take the shuttle back buy souvenirs and return to the bus. The driver very nice. We were given a sort of packed lunch which was very welcome.
Zeljko Kranjcec
HR

Zeljko

Croatia
Apr 2025
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Great organisatiom, everything was on time, Bus was good, traveling was smooth, Bus driver was extra kind and helpfull, and we have received food package!
Miriam Hoesen

Miriam

Apr 2025
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Comfortable bus. Driver Patrick and guide Chrissie friendly and Chrissie knew a lot about all the sights. Everything was well organized. Despite not being able to go to Oxford due to a blowout on the highway. Fortunately Patrick was able to stop the bus on an emergency lane. Waiting for new transportation took time and it was too late to go to Oxford. Even so, we were still on the road for 11 hours. We were to receive a refund from the bus company. This was also arranged the same day. Too bad v Oxford, can happen and handled well and quickly.
Helen Earline Miles
US

Helen

United States
May 2025
The sights were spectacular. I bought my ticket from the app, which did not make it clear that I had to buy another ticket to tour the Roman Baths, so all I did was walk around and admire the architecture of that pretty little city. More time needs to be given to the visit at Windsor Castle because I only had time to see two things: the chapel and Queen Mary's apartment.
Kenneth Osmond
CA

Kenneth

Canada
Nov 2024
Our guide, Bruce, was awesome. He provided information in a colourful and interesting way and facilitated our experiences expertly. Our driver, Farat, was great. We had a smooth and comfortable ride.
Steven Matthews

Steven

Nov 2019
Ease of the service had no problems Guide was friendly and personal we had a small group but he managed to talk to everyone
Lora Byers

Lora

Nov 2018
The beautiful cathedrals of Salisbury were eerily haunting: the Gothic architecture had me gasping and gawking from time to time
Geoge Ham

Geoge

Nov 2018
The Stonehenge was eye opening, I never wanted to leave and the Salisbury had me gawking the entire way: this combo is great!

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Day trips to Stonehenge | 5,000-year-old stone circle

Enter the ancient world of Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument standing on the vast Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. Dating back 5,000 years, Stonehenge is composed of colossal standing stones arranged in concentric circles. As the sun casts shadows on these weathered stones, one wonders why this structure was created in the first place. Set out on a journey through Stonehenge's history and learn everything you need to know while visiting Stonehenge!

Why visit Stonehenge

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  • Marvel at prehistoric engineering: See the incredible feat of transporting and arranging 25-ton stones over 4,000 years ago without modern tools. You can even book an Inner Circle tour at sunrise or sunset for an exclusive view. Learn about the burial mounds and ceremonial sites surrounding the monument, revealing insights into early life and rituals.
  • Learn about ancient astronomy: Find out how the site aligns with the solstices, showcasing early humans' mastery of the stars and seasons. You can even feel the spiritual and enigmatic atmosphere that has captivated people for millennia.
  • Iconic world heritage site: Stand at a location recognized globally for its historical and cultural significance, preserved to appreciate for generations to come. You can even walk along the well-preserved Neolithic trails that connect Stonehenge to nearby landmarks like Woodhenge and Durrington Walls.

Things to know before you book your Stonehenge tickets

  • Situated 140 km to the west of London, Stonehenge is a two-hour drive. Stonehenge has limited walk-in tickets available to purchase onsite, but it is recommended that you book in advance to guarantee your visit. This will also let you skip the ticket queue. 
  • Stonehenge tickets often include audio guides in multiple languages, including English, Mandarin, German, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, French, Russian, Italian, Polish, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, and Ukrainian, so you can learn about its history and the myths surrounding this ancient structure. 
  • Given Stonehenge’s historical and archaeological importance and how shrouded in mystery it is, we highly suggest going on a guided tour that will be led by expert historians and guides for a more insightful and engaging experience. A well-organized guided tour ensures you see the best of Stonehenge efficiently, without missing key details or wasting time navigating logistics.
  • You even have the option of going on exclusive guided tours that grant you access to the Inner Circle of the monument and see the Sarsen monoliths up close, up to 10m. You aren’t allowed to touch the stones in order to preserve the monument. Given their exclusive access, it is slightly more expensive but worth the price tag. The Stonehenge inner circles are not accessible in October and November so plan your day trip accordingly.
  • Members of English Heritage and National Trust England can enjoy free entry to Stonehenge, but advanced booking is still required.
  • If you are traveling from London, consider booking an organized day tour. Not only will your transfers be taken care of, but you will also learn more from an English-speaking guide. These AC coaches are equipped with Wi-Fi and multilingual audio guides. These day tours are usually six hours long and will pick you up and drop you off at convenient locations throughout London as mentioned on your ticket. Most coaches start and end at Victoria Station, but some coaches also offer hotel pickups.
  • The southwest of England is home to many popular historic towns that you can consider visiting. Most day trips to Stonehenge also include visits to the towns of Windsor, Bath, and Oxford. They also include an English-speaking guide and multilingual audio guides. These tours offer AC coaches with Wi-Fi and round-trip transfers. They are slightly longer, sometimes up to 11 hours, but you get to see much more. In addition to the day tours, you can also upgrade your tickets to get access to popular landmarks like Windsor Castle, the Roman Baths, and the Avebury Stone Circle.
  • Please note that your Stonehenge tickets are valid only for the date and time selected during checkout. Ensure you reach the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled visit time.

Your Stonehenge ticket options explained

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Stonehenge tickets

  • Get entry tickets to Stonehenge, the Visitor Center, the exhibition, and the Neolithic village. To really dig into the mystery of Stonehenge, grab an audio guide.
  • Upgrade your tickets to include hotel transfers or tack on a day trip to Lacock, Windsor, or Bath, an Inner Circle tour, or entry tickets to Windsor Castle or the Roman Baths.

Recommended tours:

  • Stonehenge Entry Tickets
  • Stonehenge Entry Tickets with Transfers from London
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Tickets + transfers

  • Ditch the hassle of figuring out transportation! Upgrade your tickets to include round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach with WiFi.
  • You can also snag a day trip to Lacock, Bath, Windsor, or Oxford, or upgrade for access to Windsor Castle, the Roman Baths, or the Avebury Stone Circle.

Recommended tours:

  • Stonehenge Tickets with Transfers from London
  • Stonehenge, Windsor & Oxford Day Trip
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Day trips

  • Pack for a full-day tour that hits all the highlights: Stonehenge, Windsor, Lacock, Oxford, Bath, and Avebury, perfect for budget travelers who are short on time.
  • Upgrade to see the inside of Windsor Castle, the Roman Baths, or the Avebury Stone Circle!

Recommended tours:

  • Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath & Roman Baths Day Trip
  • Guided Tour of Stonehenge & Avebury from London
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Inner Circle tours

  • Get ready to walk right up to the iconic Stone Circle and check out the towering Sarsen monoliths.
  • Learn about all the legends and myths surrounding Stonehenge from your English-speaking guide as you choose between an early morning or an evening tour of the Inner Circle.

Recommended tours:

  • Stonehenge & Windsor with Inner Circle Experience
  • Stonehenge Inner Circle Access & Windsor Day Trip

What to see on your Stonehenge tour

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Stone Circle

This main attraction at the World Heritage Site has been around for 4,500 years! See the remains of the original Neolithic monument, featuring preserved sarsen megaliths and bluestones in their original positions. There is a protective barrier around it, limiting proximity to 10m to safeguard the stones.

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Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is where you become a Stonehenge expert. They've got a world-class exhibition, with artifacts from the builders' time (borrowed from Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum) and multimedia displays. There's even an exhibit area — think modern art, photos, and archaeological treasures found 150 years ago!

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Virtual tour

Want to see Stonehenge in 360°? This virtual tour lets you do just that! In addition, there's an interactive map showing how the landscape around Stonehenge has changed over time. You can also take a time travel trip through the seasons pass with an audio-visual experience from inside the stones themselves!

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Neolithic houses

Just outside the Visitor Center, you'll find recreated Neolithic houses — the kind the Stonehenge builders lived in. These are bright and airy, with a single room, each measuring 5m on each side, and white chalk walls and floors. Learn about the builders’ daily routines, from grinding grain with a quern to making rope from rushes!

Other day trip destinations to visit on a Stonehenge combo tour

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Windsor

Windsor is over 100km from Stonehenge. It is best known for Windsor Castle, the weekend residence of the late Queen Elizabeth II, and St. George’s Chapel, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in 2018.

London to Windsor Castle tours
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Bath

Bath is located nearly 50km from Stonehenge. It is famous for its Roman Baths and is the first English city to be deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

London to Bath tours
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Oxford

Over 100km from Stonehenge, ​Oxford is home to one of the most famous universities in the world. It is also famous for its beautiful buildings, verdant parks, and punting.

London to Oxford tours
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Lacock

Nestled in the ​Cotswolds, Lacock is almost an hour away from Stonehenge. It is a quaint village best known for its Abbey, where the Hogwarts corridor in Harry Potter was filmed.

London to Cotswolds tours
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Avebury

Avebury is a prehistoric site in Wiltshire, England, featuring one of the largest stone circles in Europe, dating back to around 2,500 BCE. It is approximately 40km north of Stonehenge.

Stonehenge site map in English showing layout and visitor pathways.

Plan your visit to Stonehenge

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Stonehenge is open from 9:30am to 7pm during summer (April-September) and from 9:30am to 5pm during winter (October-March).

  • Last entry: 2 hours before the closing time
  • Closed: December 25

Duration: Visitors typically spend 40 minutes to 2.5 hours exploring Stonehenge, but you can take your own time. Just note that the venue shuts at different times according to the season.

Detailed Stonehenge opening hours
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  • Stonehenge tickets with transfers from London: 8:30am
  • Day trip to Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath with Inner Circle experience: 5:30am
  • Day trip to Stonehenge, Windsor, and Bath: 8am
  • Day trip to Stonehenge, Windsor, and Oxford: 8am
  • Day trip to Stonehenge & Bath: 8:30am
  • Day trip to Stonehenge & Windsor with Inner Circle experience: 5:30am or 9:15am (based on the experience you choose)
  • Day trip to Stonehenge & Avebury: 9am

Duration: If the tour involves just Stonehenge, then you can expect your Stonehenge tour from London and back to take about six hours. However, if you are planning to visit other nearby historic towns like Windsor, Bath, Oxford, Lacock, or Avebury, your day trip may take up to 11 hours.

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  • The best time to visit Stonehenge is between March to June and September to November. The weather is pleasant during these months and the crowds are smaller.
  • The busiest months are June to September, so if you visit during these months, try to arrive early in the morning or later in the day to avoid the crowds. Winter can be a good time to visit if you don't mind the cold, as there are fewer crowds. 
  • Mondays to Thursdays are usually less busy than Fridays and Saturdays and during school holidays. 
  • The quietest times to visit are before 11am and after 2pm. After 11am, more people arrive, and by mid-afternoon, it can be very crowded.

Stonehenge is about 145km southwest of London, and most tours take around two hours to get there by coach.

  • By train & bus: Salisbury station is the closest station to Stonehenge. Board a Stonehenge tour bus from the station and get off at Stonehenge Visitor Centre.
  • By car: You can drive down to Stonehenge Visitor Center, but this route may take longer depending on traffic.
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  • Cafe: The Stonehenge cafe serves a variety of food. It only allows takeaways currently.
  • Audio guides: Audio guides are available at Stonehenge in Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Portuguese. These can be collected before you board the shuttle from the Visitor Center. They can also be downloaded from ​Apple Store or ​Google Play.
  • Toilets: Male, female, and accessible toilets, baby and adult change facilities, are available at the Visitor Centre. 
  • Parking: Parking is available at the Stonehenge visitor center. Parking is free for ticket holders, but if you don't have a pre-booked ticket, parking charges may apply. 
  • Picnic area: You can picnic in the field with the view of the Stone Circle, or at other designated points around the Visitor Centre. 
  • Gift shop: There is a gift shop at the visitor center where you can purchase a wide variety of souvenirs, from books and replicas of the stones to local crafts and jewelry
  • Free Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is available at the Stonehenge visitor center. This can be helpful if you're downloading the audio guide or need internet access during your visit
  • Wheelchair accessibility: Stonehenge is wheelchair-accessible, with pathways leading to viewing points near the stone circle. A shuttle service is also available for those who need assistance. Accessible restrooms and parking are provided at the visitor center.
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  • Visitors are not allowed to touch the stones to preserve the integrity of the monument. However, VIP tours that include access to the Inner Circle allow you to get within just a few meters of the stones, providing a closer look.
  • Be mindful of noise levels, stay on designated paths, and avoid touching the stones.
  • Registered assistance dogs are welcome throughout, including the Stone Circle.
  • Dogs on leads are allowed around the visitor center. However, animals are not permitted at the Stone Circle, exhibition, or visitor bus. 
  • Breastfeeding is welcome here anywhere on the premises.
  • Pushchairs are allowed on the premises.
  • Photography for personal use is allowed. For commercial, corporate, or professional reasons, you are required to contact the filming team for availability and acquire permission and paperwork.
  • You cannot fly drones from or over the site.
  • You can bring food and drinks to Stonehenge, but eating is only permitted in designated areas. Note that food and drink are not allowed near the stone circle.

Tips and guidelines for your Stonehenge tour

  • For a quieter experience, consider visiting early in the morning or late in the afternoon, especially in the off-season. Some tours offer special sunrise or sunset visits that give you private access to the stone circle.
  • Early mornings offer fewer crowds and a serene atmosphere, while sunsets can provide dramatic lighting and photo opportunities. For the best pictures, get close to the 10-meter perimeter of the stones.
  • Make sure to arrive early to secure a parking spot during peak hours.
  • As the site is open to the elements, it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Windproof and waterproof jackets are useful, especially since the area is often windy and prone to rain.
  • Carry a winter jacket and an umbrella if you are driving to Stonehenge. Expect at least a 4-5 mile walk before you reach Stonehenge as you may get parking far away.
  • Stonehenge day trips are also great for a fun family outing for kids. However, make sure that they do not touch the ancient stones.
  • Although there are dining outlets on site, queues can be long so bring a quick bite.

Frequently Asked Questions about Stonehenge tickets

Can I exchange or refund my Stonehenge tickets if my plans change?

Most Stonehenge tickets can be canceled or rescheduled 24 or 48 hours before the experience begins. Please check your tickets before booking.

How long does it take to get from the Visitor’s Centre to the Stone Circle?

For those using the shuttle bus, the journey will take about ten minutes. Please note that the shuttle bus is only available to those who cannot walk to the Stone Circle. For those who are walking, depending on the pace, it takes about 20-40 minutes to get to the Stone Circle.

What if I miss my slot?

You can arrive 30 minutes within your allocated slot and stay as long as you like. However, if you are later than 30 minutes after your scheduled slot, the staff will try to accommodate you at the next available slot, but this might take a while as it is subject to availability.

Are there any restrictions on visiting Stonehenge with children?

Children are welcome at Stonehenge, and some tours offer family-friendly itineraries. Most AC coaches are also pram/stroller-friendly. However, there are no pram/stroller rentals on-site.

What else can I see around Stonehenge?

Stonehenge is surrounded by other fascinating Neolithic sites, such as Woodhenge, Durrington Walls, and the Cursus. Some tours also include visits to nearby towns like Bath and Windsor.

Are there special events at Stonehenge?

Stonehenge hosts various events throughout the year, most notably the Summer and Winter Solstices. These events attract thousands of visitors and offer a rare chance to experience Stonehenge during unique astronomical alignments. You can also find smaller seasonal events and special exhibitions at the visitor center.

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