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A mini guide to
Stonehenge and Amesbury: tips and FAQs
Local know-how and common questions
Local know-how
Tips for visiting
Book the day before
English Heritage's online price applies until midnight the day before your visit; tickets bought on the day cost more. Tickets are valid all day.
Pre-book parking
Drivers must book parking in advance. English Heritage warns that cars left on the A303 or nearby roads will be towed.
Members go free
English Heritage members enter free, and National Trust (England) members can book free tickets with the code given on the English Heritage site.
Walk in from Amesbury
The National Trust puts Stonehenge Down about 2 miles from Amesbury along byways and bridleways, and Durrington Walls about 1.5 miles.
Woodhenge
There is free parking next to Woodhenge; take care crossing the road to the gate.
Events
Salisbury & Stonehenge event seasons
Dates come from the organizers: confirm on their sites before booking.
Winter solstice at Stonehenge
Dec 22, 2026
English Heritage marks the solstice at the stones; on that day the site opens as normal from about 1pm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Stonehenge and Amesbury?
Stonehenge and Amesbury is in Salisbury & Stonehenge, England. The stones, Woodhenge, Durrington Walls and the barrows of the Stonehenge landscape. Nearby stops and stations include Stonehenge Tour bus, Activ8 and X5 buses, Salisbury station.
How long do I need in Stonehenge and Amesbury?
Half a day for Stonehenge; a full day with the landscape walks. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
What are the highlights?
Highlights include Stonehenge, Stonehenge Visitor Centre, Stonehenge Avenue. See the Things to do page for more.
How do I get there?
Nearby: Stonehenge Tour bus (Salisbury Reds); Activ8 and X5 buses (Local buses from Amesbury); Salisbury station (South Western Railway). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Where can I eat and drink?
We list 7 places to eat and drink in and around Stonehenge and Amesbury, with filters to help you choose.
Where should I stay?
We list 3 hotels and other places to stay nearby. Check availability and prices with each property.
Is Stonehenge and Amesbury accessible?
Accessibility varies by street, building and venue. Check each attraction or operator’s access information before you travel.
While you are here
Things to see in Stonehenge and Amesbury
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Woodhenge
Henge of about 2500 BC whose six oval rings of timber posts are marked by concrete posts; free parking beside the site.
Durrington Walls
Neolithic henge about 500 m across, thought to mark the village of the people who built Stonehenge.
Cuckoo Stone
Fallen sarsen, the same stone as Stonehenge's largest, in a field about 500 m west of Woodhenge.
Salisbury & Stonehenge
More areas to explore
Avebury and Marlborough
The Avebury stone circles, Silbury Hill, West Kennet Long Barrow and the market town of Marlborough
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Salisbury and Old Sarum
The cathedral and Magna Carta, the Close, the Market Place and the hillfort of Old Sarum
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- Normanton Down Barrows: David Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Woodhenge: Neil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Durrington Walls: Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Cuckoo Stone: Roy Hastings, CC BY 3.0, source
- Avebury and Marlborough: Bo&Ko, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Salisbury and Old Sarum: Andrew Dunn (Website: http://www.andrewdunnphoto.com/), CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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