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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 639 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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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 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. More

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Livermore, Maine
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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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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
2 helpful votes 2 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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Cape Town
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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 24 May 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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Limerick, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 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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Makati, Philippines
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I have heard some British people say that we don't need to pay to see the Stonehenge -- we just have to drive slowly on the motorway for a look. I'm happy we did not heed their advice. We booked a tour of the Stonehenge through International Friends. It was amazing to see the stones in the morning light. It's... More

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singapore
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

we see this place while autumn still cold. but the guide explain lot of things here and we can know how the ancient people counting their time.. More

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Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This is quite the tourist trap. The stones are all roped off so you can only view them from a distance. Although the stones are located in the beautiful countryside, the setting is more of a sanitized tourist attraction than a setting for Pagan practices. It is best to go off-season, as the place is heaving with busloads of tourists.... More

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Sydney, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We visited Stonehenge on a dreary, drizzling, cold 'Summer' morning in June but that didn't detract from the spectacle itself. Simply standing so close to one of the great Wonders of the World was enough to give me goose-bumps. If you’re interested in the history, personal audio guides are handed out at the entrance. It’s worth listening to if you... More

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