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Stonehenge

2 miles West of Amesbury | Junction of A303 and A344/A360, Amesbury SP4 7DE, England
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Amesbury
4.0 of 5 stars 644 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Ancient Ruins, Mysterious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Tourist/ Visitor Centers, Aquariums
Activities: Walking
Traveler Description: Stonehenge - From Rubble to Riches When dealing with prehistory (before the written word) arguments will abound as to 'who, when and why', and no... more »
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Brussels, Belgium
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

There are hundreds of books and films and theories about Stonehenge, and you may have the impression of having heard it already all. But when you get there, the site does unfold its magic despite the crowds and the road nearby. This clearly was a veeery special place in the stone age, otherwise why would the people have bothered to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

I didn't pay the 7.50 or something to go in, but walked along the fence. You get good enough photos by poking the camera through! It's more the appreciation that it exists that marks a good reason to go. Didn't stay long, maybe 20 minutes. That was long enough for me. More

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Peace River, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

It was my first time seeing Stonehenge, and was a little dissapointed. The movies and documentaries show no sign or indication of this landmark being right between 2 highways. I always thought it was in a quiet field but no, theres cars wizzing by constantly. The info guides are really good otherwise you would miss alot of subtle things. Must... More

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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Stonehenge is a unique experience, we truly enjoy it. It is also amazing the great organisation of English Heritage. Even though it was very crowd, we feel as the stones were just for us. More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The stonehenge is definitely worth seeing but the entry fee just to walk one round the stones are not worth it. If you just want to see the stones. You can actually walk outside the fence for a free view but it is a little far away from the stones. More

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Livermore, Maine
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Visited Stonhenge just as the sun was setting, the crowds were gone and we could see the stones from behind the enclosed fence. The play of light from the sun off of the stones was facinating, we had done our research before we got there about the attraction so we really needed no information, but the security guard who walks... More

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Ashford, United Kingdom
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

When you go to stonehenge the car park is the other side of the road, after paying you get the spoken tour guide thing, and then go under the road to the field with the stones. You are pretty far away from the stones, and altho they are impressive in there own way you seem to be very far away... More

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Cape Town
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Yes it is smaller than what you would think and in a way somewhat underwhelming but it feels great to stand there and look at these stones and think of when and how and who erected these and what for. One more item checked off the bucket list! More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The stones were fascinating to look at, but the lack of any placards or any real information on the site was disappointing. The audio tour is a poor substitute. Lacks a museum with any artifacts or history. The stones are cordoned off, so don't expect to walk amongst them like you used to be able to. More

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Enniskillen, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Oddly disappointing - just some rocks in a paddock that you had to pay to go and see. Perhaps it just wasn't my thing but I'd expected it to be more...impressive. More

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