Explore the wider Stonehenge World Heritage Site with a guide and discover hidden histories, ancient mysteries and winter wildlife. February 18th 2012
Within the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, the National Trust manages 827 hectares (2,100 acres) of downland surrounding the famous stone circle.
Walking across the grassland, visitors can discover other prehistoric monuments, including the Avenue and King Barrow Ridge with its Bronze Age burial mounds.
Nearby, Winterbourne Stoke Barrows is another fascinating example of a prehistoric cemetery. While Durrington Walls hides the remains of a Neolithic village.
The best approach to the famous stone circle is across Normanton Down, a round barrow cemetery dates from around 2600 to 1600BC.
Don’t miss
- Explore the monuments on foot with our downloadable walk leaflets
- Check out our events, walks and workshops before you visit
- Family activities and trails downloadable from our website
- Listen for skylarks and keep an eye out for hares
- Enjoy a picnic while admiring the Stonehenge views
Spnsored by ‘The Stonhenge Tour Company’ www.StonehengeTours.com
Merlin says “A great guided tour giving great insight into the Stonehenge landscape”
Merlin @ Stonehenge
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