Stonehenge

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 Kitchen. Audio tour available in ten languages; easy disabled access; hearing loop and Braille guide available.

Opening Times

2008-2009 16 Oct 2008 - 15 Mar 2009

* Recommend last admission no later than 30 minutes before closing time. Please check with Customer Services team before your visit. Closed 24th and 25th December 2008.

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A303. Junction off A303 to A344 or A360.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest rail station is Salisbury. Bus: The Stonehenge Tour bus from Salisbury Rail or Bus Stations.

 Facilities

• Accept Children over 7
• Out of Hours Visits

Provider Preferences

• In countryside
• No Smoking Attraction
• Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

• Accept Children Over 3
• 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
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• Coach Parking
• On site parking

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant - Refreshments available at kiosk
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 01:00
• 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)
• 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