Can you visit Stonehenge anytime?

Can you visit Stonehenge anytime?

However it is possible to walk up to and among the stones at Stonehenge outside public opening hours. These are called Special Access visits. During these sessions of one hour duration, only 26 people are allowed onto Stonehenge going beyond the barriers and walking amongst the stones.

Is the only day of the year that people are allowed into Stonehenge?

When you visit Stonehenge during public hours you have to keep behind a small rope fence about two foot off the ground. With the exception of special days such as the two solstices and equinoxes, where special provision is made at dawn, this is the only time you will be able to walk amongst the stones at Stonehenge.

When can you touch Stonehenge?

Stonehenge is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaelogical Areas Act and you must adhere to the regulations outlined in the act or face criminal prosecution. No person may touch, lean against, stand on or climb the stones, or disturb the ground in any way.

Can you visit Stonehenge on summer solstice?

The Summer Solstice is the most important day of the year at Stonehenge. Yes it’s an astronomical event and yes it is open access where unlike the rest of the year you can walk among the stones.

Can I see Stonehenge for free?

You can absolutely visit for free, type in Willoughby Road, Larkhill, Salisbury into your sat Nav or google maps and drive to the bottom of that road where the Stonehenge sign is. Walk down the pathway – it may say closed / no access (that’s for cars only!) You can enter that road from A303 or Fargo Road.

Is Stonehenge open in October 2021?

From 21/12/2021: Open every day of the year, apart from Christmas Day. From 23/12/2021: Open every day of the year, apart from Christmas Day….Please select date of visit.

Is it illegal to touch Stonehenge?

No person may touch, lean against, stand on or climb the stones, or disturb the ground in any way. No equipment can be attached to, leant on or supported by the stones.

Will Stonehenge be open for Summer Solstice 2021?

SUMMER Solstice will return to Stonehenge this year – if the lockdown restrictions are lifted as planned. The celebration is due to take place on the evening of June 20 into the morning of June 21 – the same date all legal restrictions are due to be lifted in England.

Is Stonehenge lit up at night?

When it comes to illuminating Stonehenge, it seems safety is also a factor. English Heritage, which manages Stonehenge, says it was lit up at night for a period in the 1970s and early 1980s but that was stopped due to an increase in road accidents caused by cars and lorries slowing down to have a look.

How far in advance should I book Stonehenge special access tickets?

Demand for Stonehenge Special Access tickets far outstrips supply of tickets with tickets and tours often sold out weeks id not months in advance. There are also several facets of Stonehenge Special Access that you need to be aware of, for a smooth visit to be accomplished. Special Access visits are available most but not all months of the year.

Is it possible to visit Stonehenge?

For those who are really, really interested in Stonehenge it is possible to go beyond the rope fence and walk among the stones. These visits are called Special Access or Inner Circle visits and take place outside public opening hours (i.e. dawn or dusk).

How do I find the information centre at Stonehenge?

The information centre by the bus/coach parking lot. There’s a roundabout to enter the parking lots near the Visitor’s Centre. As for parking, it depends on how you got to Stonehenge. There are two separate parking lots: one for cars (turn right after the roundabout) and one for tour/coach buses (turn left after the roundabout).

Can you bring food and drink into Stonehenge?

You are not allowed to bring food or drink onto the monument. Four London based tour companies offer tours that include Special Access. This overcomes the logistical problems of getting to Stonehenge early morning or evening when there is no public transport to Stonehenge.