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Hiking up Glastonbury Tor. I am planning to visit Stonehenge soon and was looking at your guide. I have been searching for and trying to locate the sign: 'Stonehenge World Heritage Site' where the red car is parked in the pic but not having much luck. Would you please help me with this Hi Jay, brilliant I'm so glad you plan to visit! It's a gorgeous place and i'm sure you'll enjoy the walk. The road where the red car is parked on is Fargo Road.

Enjoy Sophie! Hi Steph, Yep the permissive pathway is accessible all year and always as it's a public walking trail. Hope you have a good time! Sophie x. We did the national trust museum, manor house and gardens - loved the shops in the hamlet too.

I would love to go back for sure - we did a drive by stone henge on the way back to our campsite and we felt stone henge was quite underwhelming compared to our Avebury experience. Thank you for your blog we will however try it out properly and visit SH but for now we felt very happy? Hi Kirsty, ah I'm so happy that my guide could help you out!

It does add up when you have a family so totally worth parking up and walking over. Avebury is one of my favourite places in the world and I always recommend it over Stonehenge as there is so much more to do and it's free. I'm so happy you had a lovely holiday and your kids had so much fun! Thanks, Sophie x. Hi Sophie, just done the walk from Fargo Rd great! Many thanks for your tips most appreciated? Hi Catherine, I'm so happy that my post could help you and that's a huge saving! Thanks for the tip about Willoughby Road as well as I'm sure that will help others : Glad you had a lovely time and you had great weather!

Thanks for the information!! I will be in London with my husband and parents in September. This pass is only available to visitors from overseas.

I would recommend avoiding the solstices when Stonehenge is very busy. The summer months can also be a little challenging as those are peak holiday times for UK residents too school holidays in England start mid July until the first week of September Winter is darker, colder and quieter and you will need to wrap up warmly when you visit.

I would recommend as early in the day as possible as the roads around Stonehenge can become gridlocked particularly during the busy summer months. In winter it is dark around 4 pm so it is best to see the stones in the morning if you can. Last entry is 2 hours before closing time so if you book a ticket for 3 pm in the winter Stonehenge closes at 5 pm. People often ask how close can you get to Stonehenge or if you can walk up to Stonehenge.

The only time visitors are allowed in the circle is during the summer and winter solstice celebrations. At all times visitors can walk around the stone circle. Wiltshire County Council also has a guide to travelling to Stonehenge which includes walking and cycling routes.

I would recommend checking out the weather forecast the day before your visit so you can dress appropriately. Stonehenge is open air so wrap up warmly in winter and bring an umbrella if rain is on the horizon. If you are unsure of what to pack for your trip to the UK and Stonehenge you may like to read my packing list for the UK. Please not that dogs are not allowed in the Stone Circle Monument Field or on the shuttle-bus unless they are assistance dogs.

If you are keen to purchase souvenirs of your visit you can find lots of Stonehenge gifts and merchandise in the Stonehenge gift shop in the centre. If you are visiting during the summer allow plenty of time as the roads can become very busy around Stonehenge.

If you are visiting Stonehenge by car you will find parking is free for English Heritage members and Stonehenge ticket holders. The nearest train station to Stonehenge is Salisbury which is located 9 1. There is a public bus which departs from the train station which connects with Stonehenge. Click here for train prices and times to Salisbury. If you are not planning to visit Stonehenge by car or take a day trip from London by train I would recommend considering a tour.

There are lots of things to do between London and Stonehenge so I would recommend adding other popular destinations such as Bath, the Cotswolds and Oxford into your trip. This 6 hour tour from London includes transport, expert commentary with an audio guide and a scenic drive through Salisbury Plain. You will have 2 hours of free time to explore Stonehenge. Visit the iconic site of Stonehenge and uncover its mysteries with the aid of an informative audio guide tour and enjoy free time to explore the lovely city of Bath at your own leisure on this full-day tour departing from London.

It is free for people purchasing tickets to enter Stonehenge, there is a charge if you are not. Tour buses have their own separate coach park. All Members of English Heritage or National Trust must show a valid membership card on arrival to be granted free parking and site access.

Prices shown are without Gift Aid. For Gift Aid prices please see link below for further details. Where is Stonehenge? An introduction to visiting Stonehenge - full details. During normal opening hours you cannot walk up to the stones themselves. The nearest you will get to the stones is about 10 yards, the monument being roped off by a low barrier see picture below.

However it is possible to walk up to and among the stones at Stonehenge outside public opening hours. These are called Special Access visits. During these sessions of one hour duration, only 26 people are allowed onto Stonehenge going beyond the barriers and walking amongst the stones. The fact that these Stonehenge Special Access visits are outside public opening hours mean that they are at dawn or evening.

Given that Stonehenge is two hours' drive from London this obviously provides logistical issues in getting there. The Special Access Visits are also immensely popular, demand far outstrips supply and they are often sold out months in advance.

We have dedicated pages for people independently wanting to partake in a Stonehenge Special Access Visit and also pages on the various London based companies such as Premium Tours that offer Stonehenge Special Access Tours from London.