{"id":10936,"date":"2023-07-31T09:51:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T09:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.visaliv.com\/?page_id=10936"},"modified":"2024-02-19T11:36:01","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T11:36:01","slug":"stonehenge-wiltshire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visaliv.com\/blogs\/uk\/uk-tourist-places\/stonehenge-wiltshire\/","title":{"rendered":"Stonehenge \u2013 Wiltshire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;padd50,touristlac1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;visark1&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;appointmenttxt1&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10938&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Stonehenge \u2013 Wiltshire:<\/h2>\n<p>Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. It is one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in the UK, attracting over 1 million visitors each year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visitor fee:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adults: \u00a323 Children: \u00a311.50 Family (2 adults + 2 children): \u00a351<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transportation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stonehenge is located about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. There is no public transportation that goes directly to Stonehenge, but there are several bus services that stop in Amesbury, which is about 2 miles (3 km) from Stonehenge. You can also drive to Stonehenge, and there is a large car park available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of activities that you can do at Stonehenge, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visiting the stones:<\/strong> The main attraction at Stonehenge is, of course, the stones themselves. You can walk around the stones and get a close-up look at them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exploring the surrounding area: <\/strong>There are a number of other prehistoric sites in the area around Stonehenge, including the Cursus and the Avenue. You can also visit the nearby towns of Amesbury and Salisbury.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attending a special event: <\/strong>Stonehenge is often the venue for special events, such as concerts and solstice celebrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10937&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; el_class=&#8221;tourist2img&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Why people enjoy coming here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People enjoy coming to Stonehenge for a variety of reasons, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The historical significance of the site: <\/strong>Stonehenge is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world, and it is fascinating to learn about its history.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The beauty of the site:<\/strong> Stonehenge is located in a beautiful setting on Salisbury Plain, and the stones themselves are incredibly impressive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The sense of mystery: <\/strong>There is still much that we don&#8217;t know about Stonehenge, and this adds to its sense of mystery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Things to do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to visiting the stones, there are a number of other things that you can do at Stonehenge, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Visit the Stonehenge Visitor Centre:<\/strong> The Visitor Centre has exhibits that tell the story of Stonehenge, and there is also a roof terrace with views of the stones.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take a guided tour: <\/strong>There are a number of guided tours available, which can help you to learn more about the site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch a sunset or sunrise:<\/strong> Stonehenge is a popular spot for watching the sunset or sunrise, and this is a truly magical experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How old is this place:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stonehenge is thought to be around 5,000 years old, making it one of the oldest and most mysterious monuments in the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Additional nearby attractions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of other attractions in the area around Stonehenge, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avebury: <\/strong>Avebury is another large prehistoric monument, and it is only a few miles from Stonehenge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Silbury Hill:<\/strong> Silbury Hill is the largest man-made mound in Europe, and it is located about 8 miles (13 km) from Stonehenge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salisbury Cathedral:<\/strong> Salisbury Cathedral is a beautiful cathedral that is located about 10 miles (16 km) from Stonehenge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;sharerk2&#8243;]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;visarh22&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;visanews1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>More Tourist Places<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=&#8221;50&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_raw_html el_class=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDaW5wdXQlMjB0eXBlJTNEJTIyaGlkZGVuJTIyJTIwaWQlM0QlMjJwYWdlTmFtZSUyMiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyMTElMjIlMkYlM0UlMEElM0NpbnB1dCUyMHR5cGUlM0QlMjJoaWRkZW4lMjIlMjBpZCUzRCUyMmZyb21wYWdlTmFtZSUyMiUyMHZhbHVlJTNEJTIyMzUyJTIyJTJGJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;padd50,touristlac1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;visark1&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;appointmenttxt1&#8243;][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;10938&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text] Stonehenge \u2013 Wiltshire: Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. 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