Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, two miles west of Amesbury. It consists of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet high, seven feet wide, and weighing around 25 tons.
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🏰 Historic site spots 🗼 Landmark spots 🌲 Plain spots 🏰 Ruins spotsThere are a number of ways to approach visiting Stonehenge and the best way depends on your interests and priorities. If you are interested in the history and mythology of the site, then it might be best to take a guided tour. If you are interested in the stones themselves, then it might be best to walk around the site on your own. In either case, it is worth doing some research beforehand so that you can make the most of your visit.
-To get to Stonehenge, you can either take a bus or drive. If you're taking a bus, the best option is to take the National Express from London Victoria Coach Station.
-When you're at Stonehenge, make sure to walk around the entire site so that you can see all of the different stones.
-If you want to learn more about the history of Stonehenge, there is a Visitor Centre on site where you can watch a film and see exhibits about the monument.