Hardy--Stonehenge

Hardy finishesTess of the D’Urbervilles with the emblematic Stonehenge. Any visitor to Great Britain, whether in search of Hardy Country or not, should take a trip to the ancient and world-known site. Stonehenge was built about 3100 years ago and is one of the most visited sites in all of Great Britain. It is located in Wiltshire and is about a two hour’s drive away from central London. The nearest town is Amesbury, about two miles away.

When at Stonehenge, it is recommended to get an audio guided tour. It provides a lot of useful information about Stonehenge and makes it even more interesting on the whole.

Practical Information: (also see the main Stonehenge website)

Stonehenge

Road Access: Stonehenge is located on the junction of A303 and A344/A360.

If driving from London Gatwick Airport: Take the M23 and join the M25, following signs for Heathrow Airport. From the M25, exit at junction 12 for the M3 towards Basingstoke. Once on the M3, follow the motorway to junction 8 signed A303 Andover. Continue on the A303 all the way until you come to a roundabout. Go straight over the roundabout and after 2 miles bear right on to the A344. The car park is on the right, about 500 meteres away.

If driving from London Heathrow Airport: Follow the signs to the M4 West. Continue for 2 miles and exit at junction 4b. Get on to the M25 southbound. Follow the signs to Gatwick Airport. From the M25, get off at junction 12 for the M3 towards Basingstoke and then follow the same instructions as above.

By Train: The closest station to Stonehenge is in Salisbury, which is about 9.5 miles away. Trains leave from London Waterloo Station to Salisbury. Check the South West Trains website or First Great Western website for times and prices.

By Bus: Buses leave Heathrow Airport and from Victoria Coach Station in Central London. The journey lasts about 2 hours and there are three buses daily. Once on the bus, get off at Amesbury. From Amesbury you can either walk (about 2 miles) or take a taxi. Tickets for the bus can be bought on the coach, or from ticket agents for National Express.

Opening Times of Stonehenge:

Spring: March 16-May 31 – 9:30-18:00
Summer: June 1 – August 31 – 9:00-19:00
Autumn: September 1 – October 15 – 9:30-18:00
Winter: October 16 – March 15 – 9:30-16:00
Boxing Day and New Year’s – 10:00-16:00