A Brief Introduction to Stonehenge and Visiting

Brief History of Stonehenge

Stonehenge is in Wiltshire, about 2 km west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury. This is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world. Archaeologists believe they actually standing stones were erected about 2200 BC and the surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, from about 3100 years before Christ. Stonehenge is currently owned by the Crown and managed by English Heritage

Visitors to Stonehenge

Stonehenge is probably the most important prehistoric monument in the whole of Britain and has attracted visitors from earliest times. It stands as a timeless monument to the people who built it. There are many Stonehenge tours, which are run by different companies, including Evan Evans. Trips to Stonehenge come from London and a tour can include other elements of the London sightseeing tours. Currently, more than 800,000 people a year pass through the turnstiles to see, yet at least 200,000 to stand at the roadside and peer through the fence. Millions of sea stones such as drive past on the A303 and A344 on the way to or from London or the South West.

How long does it take for the Tour Stonehenge?

tour of Stonehenge is relatively short, it's a journey that can take between why Stonehenge tours tend to include tours in the bath and / or Windsor as all three can be seen in one day with a good guide and transportation. visit of Evan Evans can see pick up in London at around 8:30 pm and return around 19:00 and at that time you could visit Stonehenge, Royal baths and Windsor Castle.

is a good time to visit?

of spring March 16 to May 31 - 9:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Summer June 1 to August 31 - 9:00 a.m. to 19:00

autumn, September 1 to October 15 - 9:30 to 18:00

Winter October 16 to March 15 - 09:30 to 16:00

Boxing Day and New Year

10.00 to 16.00

10.00 to 16.00

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Prices below are for individual tickets if you go outside of an organized tour to look around Stonehenge, the trips we have mentioned above are different prices as they will include all travel to and from attractions and also includes entrance fees and guide fees.

Adult £ 6.50

Children (5-15) £ 3.30

of the concession (students, pensioners) £ 5.20

Family ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children) £ 16.30

English Heritage and National Trust Members - Free