Stonehenge & Salisbury

Stonehenge:

Uncover the incredible story of one of the world’s most famous places. This must-see monument is a powerful testament to human ingenuity, imagination and creativity, and a visit today offers something for everyone to enjoy.

 

Experience the unforgettable atmosphere of the Stone Circle and follow in the footsteps of the prehistoric people who lived here 4,000 years ago as you walk among the Neolithic houses. Dig deeper in the world-class exhibition, and take time to explore the monuments and mysteries of the wider Stonehenge landscape.

 

Don’t miss:

• Come face to face with a 5,500-year-old man in the exhibition

• Step into a Neolithic village and find out if you have what it takes to move a mighty Sarsen stone

• Get up close to the iconic Stone Circle and take the perfect picture

 

Salisbury:

This afternoon, we move onto Salisbury, a Cathedral city of ageless beauty and captivating history. It’s a perfect fusion of ancient and modern. The afternoon is at leisure.

 

A Cathedral city of ageless beauty and captivating history, Salisbury has been welcoming travellers since 1227.

At the city’s heart is Salisbury Cathedral, a beacon that has attracted visitors for centuries. Gathered around the Cathedral is a modern medieval city, full of buildings crafted with the care of another age.

 

Every visit to Salisbury is an opportunity to discover fascinating history, experience cutting-edge events and help to shape new, original and surpising traditions.

At Salisbury Cathedral you will find the best preserved of the four original Magna Carta manuscripts dating from 1215AD. Nearby, the famous Cathedral Close houses attractions like  Arundells,  Mompesson House,  The Rifles Military Museum and  Salisbury Museum.

 

The historic streets are home to all your favourite, as well as independent retailers offering unusual items you won’t find on every high street.

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Visit & Contact information

 

• Coach parking: 

  Free coach parking for 52 60-seater coaches. Drop-off bay for right-hand drive vehicles.

• Shuttle service:

   A fast-track shuttle service takes groups direct from the coach park to the Stone Circle.

• Catering:

   Grab-and-go counter service café serving hot and cold food.

• Audio tour:

   Free downloadable  audio tour available in 12 languages.

• Exhibition:

  Discover the story of Stonehenge: the stones, the landscape, the people and its meaning, through a powerful combination of cutting-edge audio-visual experiences and incredible ancient objects. The exhibition contains nearly 300 archaeological objects, finds from Stonehenge and other nearby monuments, now displayed on site for the first time. All the objects are on loan from Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum, Devizes. We recommend a visit to these two museums to find out more about the prehistory of the Stonehenge area.

• Access:

  The main areas in and around car/coach parks, the visitor centre and the Stone Circle are accessible by wheelchair via tarmac and grass paths (subject to weather). The

• Average length of visit:

   2 hours

 

 

Approx timings:

Subject to traffic restrictions and delays.

10:30 - 11:00 Arrive Stonehenge

12:30 - 13:00 Depart Stonehenge

13:00 - 13:30 Arrive Salisbury

16:00 Depart Salisbury