Stonehenge England is a marvelous construction surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of lush green plains. While visiting, guests get a chance to take it all in with a 360 degree view of the stones and the history from the Visitors centre. Learn about the history, significance and purpose of these stones in history from the expert guide and a beautiful presentation. As the seasons pass and time turns back, visitors are taken on a journey to the inside of the circle and witness its beauty on the virtual screen. This visual treat really helps the guests get a more clear understanding of the design and structural composition of the stone circle.
The Stone Circle is one of the most amazing and unique structures to be known to mankind. Built in the prehistoric era, this structure creates a mystery and intrigue regarding its construction and purpose. The tall large stones are built of Sarsen Sandstone and form the main circle. Surrounding these are smaller structures built of various small stones known as the 'Bluestones'. The simple yet evidently complicated structure leaves visitors in awe of its design and calming vibe. The site is even more mesmerizing during the sunsets, as the sky above turns into a beautiful canvas of different colors.
Nestled near the Visitors centre, the Neolithic Houses are built out of stone and hay. These structures are a stunning representative of houses in the prehistoric age and give the visitors insight into the life of men during the period. Inside the house there is a single spacious airy room with white chalk walls and a reflective floor to reflect the sun rays and store the warmth. From watching volunteers demonstrate the day to day chores of the people of that age to doing them yourself, this is one of a kind experience for guests.
The Summer Solstice is celebrated as a grand festival at Stonehenge, England. The sun comes up from behind the Heel Stone on each summer solstice, around June 21, and the first rays fall through the centre of Stonehenge. The summer solstice festival is based on the belief that the day is celebrated at Stonehenge for thousands of years. Tens of thousands of people gather at the stone circle and watch the beautiful event as the sun rays from the clear sky evidently mark the beginning of a new phase on the longest day of the year.
The winter solstice too marks the turning of the year, as the year's longest night comes to an end. Thousands of people gather at Stonehenge England to celebrate the increasing warmth that will be accompanied by longer days in the next phase of the year. Even though the tallest stone does not stand upright any more, the sun would fall between the tiny gap of the upright stones during a winter solstice. The Neolithic people were mostly farmers, and to them this day meant the end of long cold nights and coming of bright warm days. Therefore it was celebrated with joy and vibrant gatherings, which is now miniced by the druids and pagans as well as other people from around the globe.
The Circles of Stone Exhibition is a collaboration between Prehistoric Japan and Stonehenge. Drawing out the similarities between the monuments of the middle and late Jomon period in Japan with those constructed in the late Neolithic age in Southern Britain - the exhibition puts on display some important and never seen artifacts of the period. The 80 objects on display were never seen outside Japan, but will now become the base for a theory of how similar the seasons and lifestyle was during these two ages in different parts of the world.
The Henry Moore Sharing Form Exhibitions, hosted in spring 2022, will depict the work of famous artist Henry Moore. Spanning over six decades of artwork, the collection will be on display in 5 galleries, and also feature a small open air presentation of the seminal works. The exhibition is a display of the fascination that Moore had with these upright standing structures under the beautiful sky, wrapped in a deep mystery. From his early artwork of the Stonehenge to later periods of research and understanding the relation of this structure with its surroundings, everything will be open for visitors to explore and admire.
Hosted by the British museum, this iconic exhibition tells the tales of the prehistoric times on the continent of Europe. The focus of this exhibition is the iconic stone circle monument, a Neolithic structure standing with pride. In addition to this, the exhibition also talks about the Mesolithic age, or the Bronze age. Various fascinating objects of different periods are on display, such as green stone axes from the Italian Alps, the Nebra sky disc originating from Germany and much more. Visitors learn a lot about Stonehenge with the entire history of Europe as its background, and how this iconic structure has been a part of it through ages.
The Your Stonehenge exhibition features the pictures of visitors or pictures taken by the visitors over the past 150 years. A beautiful recollection of how times have changed but this majestic landmark still stands strong, the exhibit is open daily at the visitors center of Stonehenge. It also reflects upon how the lives of mankind have changed and evolved along this passing time. From monochrome to color pictures, visitors will find all sorts of fascinating shots that are a mirror to the history of this beautiful lush landscape. Some of these pictures are of people who used to live around the site, while some pictures belong to visitors from decades ago.
Location: Near Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7DE
Opening Hours: All days of the week from 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
*During Solstice the time varied in accordance to the celebration / festival at the Stonehenge.
Best Time To Visit: Even though this place is ideal for visiting any time of the year, the months from June to September are the best for planning a visit to Stonehenge. These months witness pleasant weather as compared to the colder winters. Do keep in mind that these seasons also are peak durations and you will find rush at the site and on the tickets counter. So it's best to plan ahead while visiting that time and book your tickets in advance.