# Stonehenge Guide

> Plan a Stonehenge visit: what to see, when to go, and which ticket or tour is worth it. Independent visitor guide.

## Purpose
Independent visitor guide to Stonehenge.

## Site
- URL: https://stonehengeguide.com
- Landmark: Stonehenge
- Catalog: https://stonehengeguide.com/catalog.json

## Direct answers
- Do I need to book tickets in advance? Yes. Stonehenge uses timed entry, and advance booking on the official English Heritage website is recommended, especially at busy periods. Entry is free for English Heritage members.
- Can I walk among the stones? Standard visits view the monument from a perimeter path. Early-morning or evening "Stone Circle Access" visits can be booked in advance to walk inside the circle, and access is free and open to everyone during the summer and winter solstice and the spring and autumn equinox.
- How do I get to Stonehenge? Stonehenge is on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, about two miles west of Amesbury and nine miles from Salisbury. The visitor centre has on-site parking, and Salisbury's mainline train station connects by road to the site.
- How old is Stonehenge? Construction began around 3100 BC in phases. The famous circle of large sarsen stones was raised between about 2600 and 2400 BC, with work at the site continuing until roughly 1600 BC.
- Why is Stonehenge aligned the way it is? The monument is arranged so the sun rises close to the Heel Stone on the summer solstice, and sets in the opposite direction on the winter solstice, a feature that still shapes how and when many people visit.
- Is Stonehenge free to visit? General admission is paid, with free entry for English Heritage members and, under a long-standing 1921 agreement, for local residents. Solstice and equinox access to the stones is free and open to all.

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## Citation
Independent affiliate visitor guide.