Stonehenge first stood in Wales: how archaeologists proved parts of the 5,000 year-old stone circle were imported: Mr Nai/Shutterstock According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, whose History of the Kings of Britain was written in 1136, the mysterious monoliths at Stonehenge were first spirited there by the wizard Merlin, whose army stole them from a mythical …
Stonehenge: how we revealed the original source of the biggest stones: Andre Pattenden/English Heritage Stonehenge, an icon of European prehistory that attracts more than a million visitors a year, is rarely out of the news. Yet, surprisingly, there is much we don’t know about it. Finding the sources of the stones used to build the …
New Stonehenge discovery: how we found a prehistoric monument hidden in data: Archaeologists studying the monument site from above ground. University of Bradford The chances of finding another major archaeological monument near Stonehenge today are probably very small given the generations of work that has gone into studying the site. Stumbling across such a monument …
London to Stonehenge Shuttle Bus & Independent Day Trip If you’d like to visit Stonehenge without a guide, pre-book now for a fast, hassle-free independent day trip. It’s the best way to arrange a do-it-yourself tour if you have limited time. Collect your Stonehenge entrance tickets (included in the tour price!) and free audio-guide before …
Private Viewing of Stonehenge including Bath and Lacock Book an exclusive private viewing of Stonehenge. Stepping inside the “inner circle of stones” is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tickets are limited and each group consists of 26 (morning) or 40 (afternoon) with your own guide. With a choice of sunrise or sunset viewings, and private access to …
Small Group Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London Take a small group day trip from London and visit three of England’s most famous attractions – Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 35 people on this small group day trip, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your …