Visit Stonehenge on a Daytrip From Bath

Stonehenge is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world -. And if you're visiting Bath on a short break, it's easy to head landmark to see what all the fuss is about

is located 38 miles away from Bath, Stonehenge World Heritage Site is a fascinating place to explore.

stone circle origins go all the way back to around 3000 BC - and although he was subject to examination by the experts for centuries, no one has not quite sure exactly what its purpose was intended to be, when it was constructed by our ancestors.

intriguing, remains of the Stonehenge bluestones were originally from Transfer Hills - located in Walesu.Drugih rocks that make up the monument are the sarsen stones, which are local to the area.

There is evidence to suggest that Stonehenge was used as a burial and worship of the sun.

When you visit a web site, audio guide will show you around Stonehenge, which has led to such theories, as well as explaining the history of the monument, and he thought that it was built.

You'll also be able to learn more about the different stones and mounds that are not directly involved in Stonehenge, but still form part of World Heritage Sites.

Visitors are encouraged to make their way around Stonehenge at their own pace, and look over the surrounding fields and hills for signs of other prehistoric burial mounds and monuments.

Indeed, if you're staying in holiday homes in Bath or elsewhere in the region, it is easy to travel to the other historic sites to learn more about how our ancestors lived.

These include Durrington walls, Winterbourne Stoke Barrow Cemetery and Woodhenge, all of which offer additional insights into prehistoric times.

Other points of interest in the region include a number of white horses and emblems etched into the slopes, quaint little villages with welcoming pubs and tearooms and bustling cities such as Salisbury - making for a perfect getaway for this part of the UK.