Stonehenge

Prehistoric monument Salisbury, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle monument and archaeological site located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England. It is a unique structure composed of large sarsen stones arranged in a post-and-lintel formation, surrounded by a circular earth bank and ditch. The site is believed to have been constructed in several stages between 3000 and 1520 BCE and is aligned with the sunrise on the summer solstice and sunset on the winter solstice. Stonehenge is considered a British cultural icon and is one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom. Visitors can explore the site and learn about its history and significance, and it is also a popular spot for observing the summer solstice

Plan your family visit to the Stonehenge with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the stone circle and the Neolithic houses

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the mystery of Stonehenge ✨

Stonehenge, Avebury and Prehistoric Britain

This family's experience:

Activities: We stopped to take a couple of quick photos of Stonehenge

Highlights: The kids were beside themselves with excitement to finally see Stonehenge ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Stonehenge and took a walk around the monument

Highlights: The family enjoyed the mystical atmosphere and the kids loved running around the site ✨

10 days of family road trip in southern England

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked from Woodhenge to Stonehenge and saw the stones from a distance

Highlights: We were amazed by the size of the stones and the history of the site, even though we didn’t visit the visitor center ✨

Experience a weekend roadtrip through southern England with us

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked around the complex of menhirs, taking in the atmosphere and trying to take photos without the crowds

Highlights: We enjoyed the golden hour, when the setting sun cast a beautiful golden light on the menhirs ✨