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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 648 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Ancient Ruins, Mysterious Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Tourist/ Visitor Centres, Aquariums
Activities: Walking
Traveller 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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Glen Daniel, West Virginia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It was spectacular to see. I realize this is an ancient site, but the audio guide didn't seem sure about anything. How did the stones get there? Who build it? Why? They sure don't know. Still it was amazing, and since they didn't give me any answers i'll just go on believing it was merlin :)!! i walked over to... More

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Not as impressive as in the photos, but worth a visit once in your life. It is a shame you can no longer walk among the stones (you need to stay on the roped-off path leading around the site).

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Stratford, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

What a great place! Strange location but well worth the visit

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Brussels, Belgium
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 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 27 May 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.

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Peace River, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 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 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 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.

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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.

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Livermore, Maine
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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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