Stonehenge Tickets 2024 • Skip the Line (2024)

FAQs

Can National Trust members get free entry to Stonehenge? ›

Yes, National Trust England Members can visit Stonehenge for free but we recommend you book a ticket in advance and bring your booking confirmation and NT membership card with you. You may also be asked to show an additional form of photo ID.

Unfortunately, you can't just walk up to Stonehenge during normal day-to-day hours, The Stone Circle has a thin rope around the perimeter in order to protect the attraction and maintain it for future visitors. The nearest you can get to the stones is roughly 15 yards away.

The landmark itself is entirely free to enjoy from afar, but you should plan to spend some money if you want to visit the museum or enjoy a close-up experience. For more details on museum access and other costs, make sure to read our full post on Stonehenge tickets and discounts.

Yes, you can walk around Stonehenge for free. Still, you need a Stonehenge ticket to enter the site and visit the surrounding attractions. Also, if you have a membership card of the National Trust & English Heritage, you get free entry to Stonehenge.

To find out how long it takes to visit Stonehenge itself, visit the English Heritage Website, there are tips on what to see if you have a limited amount of time. We would advise that you leave about 5 hours to make the complete trip if you are visiting Stonehenge, Old Sarum and the Cathedral.

The most popular prehistoric site after Stonehenge and part of the Stonehenge, Avebury World Heritage Sites, Avebury is a great way to enjoy the impressive nature of a site like Stonehenge without the crowds of tourists.

However, our main takeaway was that they were doing a great job looking after the site. The circle tour is a little pricey but well worth it and English Heritage likely needs the money at the moment so we were very happy to support them and recommend the experience to others.

There is a set timed entry system in place for Stonehenge visits. You must book your ticket in advance to visit the iconic monument. Expect Stonehenge to remain a mystery even after your guided tour. You may end your tour with even more questions about the landmark than you had at the beginning.

Driving is a direct way to get to Stonehenge, where you can directly drive to the venue.

What is the best day of the week to visit Stonehenge? ›

If you're looking to visit Stonehenge and experience its ancient mysteries during your stay then we say the best time to visit is during the week; typically Mondays to Thursdays.

You must adhere to the regulations outlined in the Act and Regulations or you may face criminal prosecution. 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.

Once you arrive at the stones, you're free to wander amongst them for approximately 45 minutes, discovering all the fascinating details on these mighty sarsens and bluestones that are only visible up close, with your knowledgeable host on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Members can enjoy free or discounted entry at hundreds of attractions across England, and free or half price admission to hundreds more historic places cared for by Cadw, Historic Scotland, OPW, Manx National Heritage and Heritage New Zealand.

As a member you can also enjoy: Free entry to more than 500 places in our care. Free parking at most National Trust car parks. National Trust Handbook, full of information about the places we look after.

NT Members enjoy free entry to the gardens, but car parking charges apply as a contribution to RBG Kew's plant science, conservation and horticultural work.

Don't forget that if you are a National Trust member you can enjoy free entry to pay-for-entry properties, as well as free car parking at National Trust car parks.