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Stonehenge stands on the bleak Salisbury Plain, an awesome and powerful monument to the once great civilisations of the Stone
and Bronze ages. Stonehenge is a 40-ton rock formation which dates back nearly 5,000 years. It is one of the most famous
prehistoric monuments the world over, and is only 90 miles southwest of London near Salisbury.
The stone circles (not all of
the original stones are still standing) are the last in a series of circular (henge) structures aligned to the rising sun at
the mid-summer solstice. Stonehenge's justly famous mystical qualities come from this alignment of the stones to the sun. Large
crowds gather each mid-summer solistice to witness the event.
Location:
- Driving: Off of A344 near the A303, north of Salisbury
- By train: 9.5 miles from the Salisbury train station
Entrance Fees:
- Adults: £6.60 ($10.53)
- Children (5-15): £3.30 ($5.26)
- Children (Under 5): Free
- Family: £16.50 ($26.32)
Opening Times:
- 16 March - 31 May: 9:30am - 5pm, 7 days/week
- 1 June - 31 Aug: 9am - 7pm, 7 days/week
- 1 Sept - 15 Oct: 9:30am - 5pm, 7 days/week
- 16 Oct - 15 Mar: 9:30am - 4pm, 7 days/week
- New Year's Day and Boxing Day: 10am - 4pm, 7 days/week
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