Windsor castle area
A brief history on Stonehenge
Stonehenge is located in Wiltshire, about 2 miles west of Amesbury and 8 miles north of Salisbury. It is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world. Archaeologists actually believe that the standing stones were erected around 2200 BC and the surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC. Currently Stonehenge is 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 and these are run by various companies including Evan Evans. Tours to Stonehenge originate out of London and the tour can incorporate other elements of London Sightseeing Tours. Currently, more than 800,000 people a year go through the turnstiles to see it, while at least another 200,000 stand at the roadside and peer through the fence. Millions glimpse the stones as they drive past on the A303 and A344 on their way to or from London or the South West.
How long does it take to Tour Stonehenge?
A tour of Stonehenge is relatively short, it is the travel between that can take time which is why Stonehenge Tours tend to incorporate tours to Bath or/and Windsor as all three can be seen in a day with a good guide and transport. A Sightseeing Tour from Evan Evans can see you picked up at your London Hotel around 8:30am and returned back at around 7pm and in that time you could have visited Stonehenge, the Royal Baths and Windsor Castle.
When is a good time to visit?
Spring 16 Mar to 31 May – 09.30 – 18.00
Summer 1 Jun to 31 Aug – 09.00 – 19.00
Autumn 1 Sept to 15 Oct – 09.30 – 18.00
Winter 16 Oct to 15 Mar – 09.30 – 16.00
Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
10.00 – 16.00
What can I expect to pay?
The prices below are for the individual tickets if you go outside of an organised tour to look around Stonehenge, the sightseeing tours mentioned previously are priced differently as they will include all travel to and from the attractions and also include entrance fees and tour guide fees.
Adult £6.50
Child (5 – 15) £3.30
Concession (student, pensioner) £5.20
Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children) £16.30
English Heritage and National Trust Members:- Free
Click here for more information on popular Stonehenge Tours
http://www.sightseeingtourslondon.com
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