Stonehenge
World-famous prehistoric monument built as a ceremonial centre. Started 5000 years ago and remodelled several times in next 1500 years. The massive stone lintels are mortice- and-tenoned to the upright stones and are curved to follow a circle. Some of the stones weigh over 50 tons each, with some brought from the Preseli Mountains in Wales.
The Stonehenge Kitchen - serves a variety of hot and cold refreshments, picnic area available for visitors only.
A wide range of souvenirs , handbooks, prints, ceramics, jewellery etc.
Toilets available incl. for disabled.
2 miles west of Amesbury on junction with A303 & A344/A360.
Why not visit earlier in the morning 9.30am to 11am, or later 5pm to 6pm, on you way out or on your way home, a good place to break the journey and miss the peak times.
If you've had fun on your family day out to Stonehenge, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.
Amesbury
Wiltshire
SP4 7DE
Telephone: 0870 333 1181
Adult - £6.60
Child - £3.30
Concessions/Seniors - £5.60
Family (2 adults + 3 children)- £16.50
Groups of 11 or more 10% discount.
English Heritage members FREE
Kids under 5 go free Opening Times: Daily except 24-25 Dec
Variable ? core opening 9.30am to 4pm, later and earlier in summer.
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