Stonehenge Museums
At Stonehenge, the unparalleled stone circle (3000 BC-1600 BC) is surrounded by a ceremonial landscape comprising more than 300 burial mounds and many other prehistoric remains. There is nothing quite like Stonehenge anywhere in the world and for 5000 years it has drawn visitors to it.
It's thought that the name Stonehenge originates from the Anglo-Saxon period the old English word 'henge' meaning hanging or gibbet. So what we have is literally 'the hanging stones', derived probably from the lintels of the trilithons which appear to be suspended above their massive uprights. Today the word 'henge' has a specific archaeological meaning: a circular enclosure surrounding settings of stones and timber uprights, or pits.
There is no access to the centre circle during normal opening hours, however, Stone Circle Access can be arranged out of hours by telephoning (01980) 626267. It is possible to arrange for Stone Circle Access to the inner circle at Stonehenge, subject to certain conditions, from dawn until half an hour before the site opens or half an hour after the site has closed until sunset or dusk (whichever is earliest). This is only possible during the times when Stonehenge is closed to the general public.
Attraction Details
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AddressStonehenge, Wiltshire, Stonehenge, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE
Opening times9.30am - 6pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeMuseums
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Mandalay
A 15-minute walk from Amesbury town centre and a 3-minute drive to Stonehenge, Mandalay was built in 1930 and offers free Wi-Fi and homely bedrooms with en suite facilities..
Antrobus Hotel
In the ancient town of Amesbury, this charming hotel is a 17th-century Listed coaching inn, with a picturesque garden. Stonehenge and Salisbury are close by..
George Hotel
Situated in Amesbury, in scenic Wiltshire, George Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Stonehenge. The historical hotel was built in the 13th-century, and features a traditional restaurant and ale bar..
Fairlawn House
Situated in historic Amesbury, this beautiful Georgian town house is just 2 miles from Stonehenge. Fairlawn House offers full English and continental breakfasts made from local produce and served in the wooden-beamed dining room..
Stonehenge Inn & Carvery
One of the closest inns to the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge, the Stonehenge Inn & Carvery offers a restaurant and a garden. Located in Durrington, the property also offers free WiFi access in public areas..
2 Chambers Avenue
Set in Amesbury in the Wiltshire Region, this detached holiday home features a patio and a garden. Guests benefit from free WiFi and private parking available on site. There is a dining area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher and an oven.
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