{"id":263880,"date":"2026-06-19T14:35:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T12:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=263880"},"modified":"2026-06-20T11:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T09:04:01","slug":"stonehenge-tickets-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Stonehenge: Tickets, How to Get There &#038; 12 Tips Nearby in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A monument older than the Egyptian pyramids, yet one that still raises more questions than answers. The <strong>Stonehenge stone circle<\/strong> on Salisbury Plain has been drawing travellers from all over the world for centuries. It looks exactly as mystical as you know it from the photos, though a few unexpected details might surprise you once you&#8217;re actually there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a visit, you&#8217;re probably wondering <strong>how to avoid the biggest crowds<\/strong>, how much tickets cost, and whether you can actually get right up to those magical stones at all. A standard visit comes with fairly strict rules, and it&#8217;s best to sort out your tickets well in advance so you&#8217;re not disappointed when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also find an honest warning about the typical tourist traps, a detailed look at transport options from London, and a full 12 tips for amazing places nearby \u2014 because travelling all this way for just one landmark would be a real shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8bcfb9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8bcfb9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#When_to_Visit_Stonehenge_and_What_Weather_to_Expect\" >When to Visit Stonehenge and What Weather to Expect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Stonehenge_Tickets_Prices_and_Opening_Hours_in_year\" >Stonehenge Tickets, Prices and Opening Hours in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#How_to_Get_There_from_London_and_Nearby\" >How to Get There (from London and Nearby)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#What_the_Visit_Is_Like_and_How_to_Get_AMONG_the_Stones\" >What the Visit Is Like and How to Get AMONG the Stones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Solstice_How_to_See_Stonehenge_for_Free_Among_the_Stones\" >Solstice: How to See Stonehenge for Free Among the Stones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Salisbury_and_Bath\" >Where to Stay in Salisbury and Bath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#12_Tips_on_What_to_See_and_Do_Around_Stonehenge\" >12 Tips on What to See and Do Around Stonehenge<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#1_Avebury_the_Worlds_Largest_Stone_Circle_for_Free\" >1. Avebury: the World&#8217;s Largest Stone Circle, for Free<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#2_Salisbury_and_Its_Majestic_Cathedral\" >2. Salisbury and Its Majestic Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#3_Old_Sarum_Ruins_of_the_Original_City\" >3. Old Sarum: Ruins of the Original City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#4_Woodhenge_and_Durrington_Walls\" >4. Woodhenge and Durrington Walls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#5_West_Kennet_Long_Barrow_and_Silbury_Hill\" >5. West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#6_Bath_and_Its_Roman_Baths\" >6. Bath and Its Roman Baths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#7_Stourhead_a_Landscape_Garden_Straight_Out_of_a_Film\" >7. Stourhead: a Landscape Garden Straight Out of a Film<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#8_Lacock_a_Medieval_Village_from_Harry_Potter\" >8. Lacock: a Medieval Village from Harry Potter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#9_Longleat_Safari_Park_and_Elizabethan_Mansion\" >9. Longleat: Safari Park and Elizabethan Mansion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#10_Wilton_House_Home_of_TVs_The_Crown\" >10. Wilton House: Home of TV&#8217;s The Crown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#11_Cheddar_Gorge_Englands_Deepest_Gorge\" >11. Cheddar Gorge: England&#8217;s Deepest Gorge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#12_New_Forest_National_Park\" >12. New Forest National Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Where_to_Eat_in_the_Area\" >Where to Eat in the Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Practical_Tips_and_New_Travel_Rules_ETA\" >Practical Tips and New Travel Rules (ETA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Where_to_Go_Next_from_This_Area\" >Where to Go Next from This Area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#How_long_does_a_visit_to_Stonehenge_take\" >How long does a visit to Stonehenge take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Can_you_get_right_in_between_the_stones\" >Can you get right in between the stones?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Is_it_worth_buying_tickets_in_advance\" >Is it worth buying tickets in advance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Is_parking_at_Stonehenge_free\" >Is parking at Stonehenge free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Can_you_manage_a_day_trip_from_London_there_and_back\" >Can you manage a day trip from London there and back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#Do_I_need_visas_for_the_trip\" >Do I need visas for the trip?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/stonehenge-tickets-guide\/#What_to_do_when_it_rains_on_the_plateau\" >What to do when it rains on the plateau?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in a hurry and just need the most important facts in a nutshell, here are the key points you should know before you set off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <strong>Buy tickets online:<\/strong> An adult ticket costs <strong>\u00a327.20<\/strong>, and buying ahead saves you roughly 15% compared to the gate price. Plus, you reserve a specific time slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>You usually can&#8217;t go up to the stones:<\/strong> On a standard visit, you walk along a marked path behind a rope. If you want to be right among the stones, you&#8217;ll have to pay extra for the special Stone Circle Experience or come for the solstice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>From London, take the train and bus:<\/strong> The quickest way is the train to Salisbury and then hopping on the dedicated The Stonehenge Tour bus. That way you skip the stress of driving on country roads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>A fair free alternative:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t want to pay the pricey admission, head to nearby <strong>Avebury<\/strong>. It&#8217;s the largest stone circle in the world, there&#8217;s no entry fee, and you can touch the stones as much as you like.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Plan to spend the day in the area:<\/strong> Visiting Stonehenge itself takes about two hours. Spend the rest of the day exploring Salisbury Cathedral or the historic city of Bath.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These few points are more than enough as a basic springboard for your trip to this corner of England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8bd783&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8bd783\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-stonehenge-a-jake-cekat-p-30b105df.jpg\" alt=\"When to visit Stonehenge and what weather to expect\" class=\"wp-image-239763\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-stonehenge-a-jake-cekat-p-30b105df.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-stonehenge-a-jake-cekat-p-30b105df-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-stonehenge-a-jake-cekat-p-30b105df-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-stonehenge-a-jake-cekat-p-30b105df-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-stonehenge-a-jake-cekat-p-30b105df-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-stonehenge-a-jake-cekat-p-30b105df-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kdy-vyrazit-do-stonehenge-a-jake-cekat-p-30b105df-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Marvin Sacdalan \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Stonehenge_and_What_Weather_to_Expect\"><\/span>When to Visit Stonehenge and What Weather to Expect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Salisbury Plain is a vast open landscape where the weather can change in a flash. <strong>The best time to visit is spring (April to June) and early autumn<\/strong>, when temperatures are pleasant and you&#8217;ll avoid the biggest holiday crowds. Summer gets fairly packed, and in winter you should brace yourself for a properly biting wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever you go, <strong>the best time of day is right at opening in the early morning<\/strong>, or alternatively late afternoon just before closing. Not only will you dodge the waves of big coach tours from London, but you&#8217;ll also get the loveliest soft light for photos. Around midday the stones get the most congested and the sun beats down harshly from above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to dress in layers, because the site is very windy and there&#8217;s absolutely no shade or shelter from the rain. Even if it&#8217;s T-shirt weather in London, pack a light windbreaker and a reliable rain jacket in your backpack. Umbrellas often don&#8217;t work well here because of the strong wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8bdc1d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8bdc1d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vstupenky-ceny-a-oteviraci-doba-v-roce-y-55129495.jpg\" alt=\"Stonehenge tickets, prices and opening hours in 2026\" class=\"wp-image-239764\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vstupenky-ceny-a-oteviraci-doba-v-roce-y-55129495.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vstupenky-ceny-a-oteviraci-doba-v-roce-y-55129495-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vstupenky-ceny-a-oteviraci-doba-v-roce-y-55129495-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vstupenky-ceny-a-oteviraci-doba-v-roce-y-55129495-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vstupenky-ceny-a-oteviraci-doba-v-roce-y-55129495-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vstupenky-ceny-a-oteviraci-doba-v-roce-y-55129495-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vstupenky-ceny-a-oteviraci-doba-v-roce-y-55129495-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Thomas Dudek \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stonehenge Tickets, Prices and Opening Hours in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This iconic landmark is managed by English Heritage, and <strong>booking a time slot in advance is strongly recommended<\/strong>. On summer weekends and bank holidays, on-the-day tickets often sell out completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying online, you&#8217;ll pay <strong>\u00a327.20<\/strong> for an adult, whereas at the gate a ticket would set you back a full \u00a332. Children aged 5 to 17 pay <strong>\u00a317.20<\/strong> online, and students or seniors over 65 get discounted entry at <strong>\u00a323.60<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re travelling as a family, the family ticket at \u00a344.40 for one adult and up to three children is good value. You&#8217;ll find current prices and bookings on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.english-heritage.org.uk\/visit\/places\/stonehenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">English Heritage<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ticket gives you plenty of bang for your buck, as it includes parking, an audio guide in several languages, and free entry to the Visitor Centre, where you&#8217;ll find hundreds of archaeological finds and reconstructions of Neolithic houses. From the visitor centre, a dedicated shuttle bus then comfortably whisks you out to the monument itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for opening hours, in peak summer season (from late March to late September) it&#8217;s open <strong>from 9:30 to 18:00<\/strong>, with last entry at 16:00. In winter the site closes earlier, at 17:00. Set aside roughly <strong>two to three hours<\/strong> for the whole visit so you can take everything in at a relaxed pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip for history lovers:<\/strong> If you plan to visit several historic sites in England, consider an annual English Heritage membership at <strong>\u00a382<\/strong> per person. It pays for itself after just two or three castles, and you then get completely free entry to Stonehenge and nearby Old Sarum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8be0bf&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8be0bf\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-se-tam-dostat-z-londyna-i-okoli-7f8194ad.jpg\" alt=\"How to get to Stonehenge from London and the surrounding area\" class=\"wp-image-239765\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-se-tam-dostat-z-londyna-i-okoli-7f8194ad.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-se-tam-dostat-z-londyna-i-okoli-7f8194ad-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-se-tam-dostat-z-londyna-i-okoli-7f8194ad-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-se-tam-dostat-z-londyna-i-okoli-7f8194ad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-se-tam-dostat-z-londyna-i-okoli-7f8194ad-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-se-tam-dostat-z-londyna-i-okoli-7f8194ad-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-se-tam-dostat-z-londyna-i-okoli-7f8194ad-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Zhengyang Li \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_There_from_London_and_Nearby\"><\/span>How to Get There (from London and Nearby)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to reach the monument, and your choice mostly comes down to how confident you feel about driving on country roads. <strong>The most convenient option for travellers without a car<\/strong> is the train combined with a local bus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trains depart from <strong>London Waterloo and head to the town of Salisbury<\/strong>. The journey takes about an hour and a half, and if you buy your tickets well in advance online, you can grab them from as little as <strong>\u00a310 to \u00a312<\/strong>. Booked at the last minute, though, they can climb above \u00a335, so booking early is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right outside Salisbury station, <strong>The Stonehenge Tour bus<\/strong> will be waiting for you. It&#8217;s a sightseeing bus that runs at regular intervals (every half hour in summer) and has a built-in audio commentary in ten languages. A complete package for this bus including Stonehenge admission costs roughly <strong>from \u00a339<\/strong>, and the ticket is valid all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hire a car, the drive from London takes about two hours along the A303. Just enter the postcode <strong>SP4 7DE<\/strong> into your sat nav. Parking at the visitor centre is free for ticket holders \u2014 or rather, you pay nothing extra. If you just want to park without going in, the charge is \u00a34.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another very popular option is an <strong>organised full-day tour from London<\/strong>. In the morning you hop on a comfortable coach, you don&#8217;t have to sort out a thing, and the trip is usually combined with Bath or Windsor Castle, so you get a lot out of a single day. And you can easily book everything online. Take a look, for example, at the tours on offer via <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>, where prices start at around \u00a390 including tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8be581&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8be581\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da.jpg\" alt=\"What a Stonehenge visit is like and how to get AMONG the stones\" class=\"wp-image-239766\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/jak-probiha-navsteva-a-jak-se-dostat-mez-bbab03da-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pixabay \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Visit_Is_Like_and_How_to_Get_AMONG_the_Stones\"><\/span>What the Visit Is Like and How to Get AMONG the Stones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The actual experience on site can come as a mild surprise to some visitors. From the modern visitor centre, it&#8217;s still about 1.5 miles (roughly 2.4 kilometres) to the stones. You can take the <strong>shuttle bus, which is included in your ticket<\/strong>, or take the half-hour walk across the meadows. The walking route is actually lovely, because the monument gradually reveals itself in the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now the most important honest warning. <strong>During normal opening hours, you can&#8217;t get right among the stones.<\/strong> A low rope runs around the entire monument, along with a marked tarmac path that loops all the way round it. In some spots you&#8217;re barely a few metres from the stones, in others it&#8217;s a bit further. For safety and conservation reasons, touching the stones is strictly forbidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s also worth knowing that the <strong>very busy A303 road<\/strong> runs right alongside the site. So when shooting from certain <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Angles Fashion\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/angles-fashion\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">angles<\/a>, you&#8217;ll have lorries trundling past in the background. It&#8217;s a small detail you won&#8217;t learn from the promotional photos, but it&#8217;s better to be prepared so it doesn&#8217;t spoil the historic atmosphere for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you dream of walking right among the giant monoliths, you have only one option: booking the so-called <strong>Stone Circle Experience<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a special VIP entry outside normal opening hours, either early morning at dawn or in the evening after closing. This exclusive visit costs <strong>\u00a370 for an adult<\/strong> and <strong>\u00a340 for a child<\/strong>. It takes place in small groups of up to 52 people and lasts about an hour. Touching is still off-limits here too, but the feeling of standing alone in the middle of the circle bathed in morning sun is utterly indescribable. Bear in mind that these slots sell out fast, and they don&#8217;t run at all during October and November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8beadc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8beadc\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89.jpg\" alt=\"Solstice: how to see Stonehenge for free among the stones\" class=\"wp-image-239768\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/slunovrat-jak-videt-stonehenge-zdarma-me-b37add89-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ANILKUMAR M SATHYAN \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solstice_How_to_See_Stonehenge_for_Free_Among_the_Stones\"><\/span>Solstice: How to See Stonehenge for Free Among the Stones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are only two days a year when the gates of the site swing wide open and you can walk right among the ancient blocks completely <strong>free of charge and without any ticket<\/strong>. These are the summer and winter solstice celebrations, the so-called managed open access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2026, the summer solstice falls on the night of <strong>Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 June<\/strong>. Thousands of neo-pagans, druids and ordinary curious onlookers gather on the plain to welcome the sunrise together, which happens at roughly <strong>4:52 in the morning<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a huge and very specific event, full of drumming, dancing and an utterly one-of-a-kind atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you head here at this magical time, you must follow the <strong>strict rules of the organisers<\/strong>. Under no circumstances may you climb on the stones, and touching them in any way is forbidden. Bringing alcohol, drugs, glass or sleeping bags into the site is strictly banned. You must take your rubbish away with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From a practical standpoint, <strong>driving to the solstice is not recommended<\/strong>. Parking spaces are extremely limited and must be booked well in advance. A far better option is to stay nearby and use the special extra bus services that shuttle back and forth all night from nearby Salisbury. Don&#8217;t forget to bring very warm clothing and a torch \u2014 the nights here can be bitterly cold even in mid-June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8bf039&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8bf039\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-salisbury-a-bathu-8fcd487c.jpg\" alt=\"Where to stay in Salisbury and Bath\" class=\"wp-image-239769\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-salisbury-a-bathu-8fcd487c.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-salisbury-a-bathu-8fcd487c-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-salisbury-a-bathu-8fcd487c-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-salisbury-a-bathu-8fcd487c-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-salisbury-a-bathu-8fcd487c-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-salisbury-a-bathu-8fcd487c-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-v-salisbury-a-bathu-8fcd487c-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mike Bird \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Salisbury_and_Bath\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Salisbury and Bath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We love searching for places to stay on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, which tends to have the best cancellation policies. Tickets, tours and activities are then worth comparing and buying through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re not just doing a day trip from London, the ideal base for exploring the area is the town of Salisbury or the historic city of Bath. Salisbury is considerably closer to the stones and accommodation tends to be cheaper. Bath, on the other hand, is an architectural gem worth staying in for several days, but in peak season you&#8217;ll pay a premium for it. Always book accommodation well in advance through Booking \u2014 places fill up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to rest your head in Salisbury:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stonehenge&#038;hotelname=Mercure%20Salisbury%20White%20Hart%20Hotel&#038;address=Salisbury%2C%20England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Mercure Salisbury White Hart Hotel<\/a><\/strong>: A four-star hotel in a historic 17th-century building right opposite the famous cathedral. With a great rating of 8.2, it&#8217;s ideal for couples and families who want to soak up the local atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stonehenge&#038;hotelname=Legacy%20Rose%20%26%20Crown%20Hotel&#038;address=Salisbury%2C%20England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Legacy Rose &amp; Crown Hotel<\/a><\/strong>: A beautiful historic 13th-century coaching inn, sitting right on the River Avon with views of the cathedral. With a rating of 8.1, it&#8217;s a perfect romantic choice for those seeking peace and quiet.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to rest your head in Bath:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stonehenge&#038;hotelname=The%20Z%20Hotel%20Bath&#038;address=Bath%2C%20England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Z Hotel Bath<\/a><\/strong>: A great choice right in the centre near the station, with excellent value for money (rating 8.4). The rooms are on the compact side, but for modern travellers they&#8217;re more than enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stonehenge&#038;hotelname=The%20Gainsborough%20Bath%20Spa&#038;address=Bath%2C%20England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Gainsborough Bath Spa<\/a><\/strong>: If you&#8217;re after pure luxury, this five-star hotel is the only one in the city connected directly to the natural thermal springs. Just be ready for a higher budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=stonehenge&#038;hotelname=YHA%20Bath&#038;address=Bath%2C%20England\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">YHA Bath<\/a><\/strong>: A beautiful Victorian villa above the city that operates as a modern hostel. A perfect choice for backpackers or budget-conscious families who still want to stay in grand style.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8bf653&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8bf653\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-okoli-stonehe-312b9f6b.jpg\" alt=\"12 tips on what to see and do around Stonehenge\" class=\"wp-image-239770\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-okoli-stonehe-312b9f6b.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-okoli-stonehe-312b9f6b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-okoli-stonehe-312b9f6b-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-okoli-stonehe-312b9f6b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-okoli-stonehe-312b9f6b-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-okoli-stonehe-312b9f6b-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/12-tipu-co-videt-a-delat-v-okoli-stonehe-312b9f6b-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Kyle Stehling \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Tips_on_What_to_See_and_Do_Around_Stonehenge\"><\/span>12 Tips on What to See and Do Around Stonehenge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling all that way for just one landmark wouldn&#8217;t make sense. The county of Wiltshire and neighbouring Somerset are bursting with history and breathtaking nature. Here are twelve places you can easily combine with a visit to the stone circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8bf9e1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8bf9e1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1275\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avebury.jpg\" alt=\"Avebury stone circle\" class=\"wp-image-239800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avebury.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avebury-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avebury-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avebury-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avebury-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avebury-696x462.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/avebury-1392x924.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bo&amp;Ko \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Avebury_the_Worlds_Largest_Stone_Circle_for_Free\"><\/span>1. Avebury: the World&#8217;s Largest Stone Circle, for Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re disappointed at its more famous neighbour that you can&#8217;t get right up to the stones, <strong>Avebury is the best possible remedy<\/strong>. This giant prehistoric complex lies about 40 kilometres to the north and is so huge that an entire working village sits inside it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s managed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/visit\/wiltshire\/avebury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Trust<\/a>, and the most important thing is that <strong>access to the stones is completely free<\/strong>. You can wander freely among them, lay your hands on them and soak up their energy. You only pay for parking at the central car park (postcode SN8 1QT), which costs a reasonable \u00a37 for the whole day. For many travellers, Avebury is a far more authentic and powerful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8bfe1e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8bfe1e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salisbury-a-majestatni-katedrala-f18d8103.jpg\" alt=\"Salisbury and its majestic cathedral\" class=\"wp-image-239772\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salisbury-a-majestatni-katedrala-f18d8103.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salisbury-a-majestatni-katedrala-f18d8103-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salisbury-a-majestatni-katedrala-f18d8103-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salisbury-a-majestatni-katedrala-f18d8103-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salisbury-a-majestatni-katedrala-f18d8103-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salisbury-a-majestatni-katedrala-f18d8103-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/salisbury-a-majestatni-katedrala-f18d8103-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mike Bird \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Salisbury_and_Its_Majestic_Cathedral\"><\/span>2. Salisbury and Its Majestic Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The town of Salisbury lies about 15 kilometres to the south and is the natural starting point for the whole area. Its absolute landmark is the Gothic <strong>cathedral with the tallest church spire in all of England<\/strong>, soaring to a height of 123 metres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A ticket to the cathedral costs <strong>\u00a312.50<\/strong> when booked online and is then valid for a whole year. Inside, something awaits that may well take your breath away: in the Chapter House, behind glass, they keep one of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta from 1215. Yes, that Magna Carta. If you don&#8217;t suffer from vertigo, definitely pay extra for the so-called Tower Tour (\u00a325 in total), during which you climb up into the roof timbers and look out over the city from a bird&#8217;s-eye view. You&#8217;ll find details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salisburycathedral.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Salisbury Cathedral<\/a> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c01d9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c01d9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830.jpg\" alt=\"Old Sarum: ruins of the original city\" class=\"wp-image-239773\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/old-sarum-zricenina-puvodniho-mesta-a8bc1830-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Lewis Ashton \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Old_Sarum_Ruins_of_the_Original_City\"><\/span>3. Old Sarum: Ruins of the Original City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Right on the edge of Salisbury, directly on the route of the sightseeing The Stonehenge Tour bus, <strong>Old Sarum<\/strong> spreads across a steep hill. It&#8217;s a mighty hillfort where the original city \u2014 and indeed the very first local cathedral \u2014 once stood, before the inhabitants decided to relocate down into the valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today you&#8217;ll find fascinating ruins here, managed by English Heritage. An adult pays <strong>\u00a37.20<\/strong> for entry and gets a wonderful view over the wide surrounding countryside. 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Woodhenge and Durrington Walls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few kilometres from the main monument, near the village of Durrington, lie two fascinating archaeological sites that most tourists have no idea about. <strong>And both are completely free.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodhenge was once the timber counterpart of its more famous brother. Today you&#8217;ll only find concrete posts marking the original wooden uprights, but the atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, and right next to it lies Durrington Walls, an enormous circular earthwork where archaeologists discovered the remains of an extensive Neolithic village. 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West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you head to Avebury, definitely don&#8217;t skip these two prehistoric mysteries along the way, which lie just a stone&#8217;s throw from each other off the A4 road. <strong>Entry to both sites is free.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>West Kennet Long Barrow<\/strong> is a roughly 5,600-year-old burial mound, and the best thing about it is that <strong>you can walk straight into its dark stone chambers without any restriction<\/strong>. The experience is slightly spooky but amazing. Just a little further on you&#8217;ll see <strong>Silbury Hill<\/strong>, the largest man-made prehistoric mound in Europe. You can&#8217;t climb to the top due to erosion, but even the view from below of the 30-metre-high grassy cone is impressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c0cbe&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c0cbe\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0.jpg\" alt=\"Bath and its Roman Baths\" class=\"wp-image-239776\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bath-a-jeho-rimske-lazne-853c57f0-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Liam Hoban Thrush \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Bath_and_Its_Roman_Baths\"><\/span>6. Bath and Its Roman Baths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>About 60 kilometres to the west lies one of the most beautiful cities in all of Britain. <strong>Bath<\/strong> is entirely listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, made up of gorgeous honey-coloured Georgian architecture. Combined full-day coach tours from London often head here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main draw is the well-preserved <strong>Roman Baths<\/strong>, the ancient bathing complex where admission starts at <strong>\u00a326.50<\/strong>. Prices change dynamically by season, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.romanbaths.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">booking online<\/a> is a must. Strolling around the city, however, costs nothing, and you can enjoy the views of the iconic crescent-shaped streets of <strong>Royal Crescent<\/strong> or The Circus completely free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c1000&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c1000\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stourhead-krajinarska-zahrada-jako-z-fil-bb04ad6b.jpg\" alt=\"Stourhead: a landscape garden straight out of a film\" class=\"wp-image-239777\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stourhead-krajinarska-zahrada-jako-z-fil-bb04ad6b.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stourhead-krajinarska-zahrada-jako-z-fil-bb04ad6b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stourhead-krajinarska-zahrada-jako-z-fil-bb04ad6b-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stourhead-krajinarska-zahrada-jako-z-fil-bb04ad6b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stourhead-krajinarska-zahrada-jako-z-fil-bb04ad6b-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stourhead-krajinarska-zahrada-jako-z-fil-bb04ad6b-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/stourhead-krajinarska-zahrada-jako-z-fil-bb04ad6b-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bob Jenkin \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Stourhead_a_Landscape_Garden_Straight_Out_of_a_Film\"><\/span>7. Stourhead: a Landscape Garden Straight Out of a Film<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to escape the stones into nature for a while, head to the gardens of <strong>Stourhead<\/strong> (about 40 km away). This enormous landscape garden, managed by the National Trust, is an 18th-century masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scattered around the central lake you&#8217;ll find classical temples, mysterious grottoes and, above all, the famous stone bridge. If it looks familiar, you&#8217;ve probably seen the <strong>2005 film Pride &amp; Prejudice<\/strong>, where it played an important role. Adult entry costs <strong>\u00a319<\/strong>, and a visit will easily take you half a day. Nearby stands King Alfred&#8217;s Tower, a brick lookout tower reached by 205 steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c130b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c130b\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1238\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lacock.jpg\" alt=\"The village of Lacock\" class=\"wp-image-239810\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lacock.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lacock-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lacock-700x451.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lacock-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lacock-1536x990.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lacock-696x449.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/lacock-1392x898.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bill Harrison \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Lacock_a_Medieval_Village_from_Harry_Potter\"><\/span>8. Lacock: a Medieval Village from Harry Potter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another gem about 40 kilometres away. <strong>Lacock<\/strong> is a village where time stopped several centuries ago. You won&#8217;t find any modern aerials or power lines here, which is exactly why British filmmakers love it so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wandering the picturesque little streets is <strong>completely free<\/strong>, and you&#8217;ll surely recognise the sets from the series Downton Abbey. The real lure, though, is the local abbey, <strong>Lacock Abbey<\/strong>, whose Gothic cloisters played the interiors of Hogwarts in the <strong>Harry Potter<\/strong> films. Entry to the abbey costs an adult <strong>\u00a312<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c1605&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c1605\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat.jpg\" alt=\"Longleat House and safari park\" class=\"wp-image-239811\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/longleat-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Derek Voller \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Longleat_Safari_Park_and_Elizabethan_Mansion\"><\/span>9. Longleat: Safari Park and Elizabethan Mansion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re travelling with children, you can&#8217;t miss this place. About three-quarters of an hour&#8217;s drive away is <strong>Longleat<\/strong>, a vast estate that was the first outside Africa to open a true drive-through safari park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the comfort of your own car, you can drive right among lions, giraffes, rhinos and some very cheeky monkeys. The grounds also include a beautiful Elizabethan mansion and a giant garden maze. The tickets are a touch pricier, starting at <strong>\u00a339.95<\/strong> for an adult and \u00a329.95 for children, but a cheeky monkey bouncing around on your car roof more than makes up for it. Definitely buy tickets online in advance \u2014 at the gate you&#8217;ll pay quite a bit more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c19d0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c19d0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wilton-house-domov-serialove-koruny-738c2ce7.jpg\" alt=\"Wilton House: home of the TV series The Crown\" class=\"wp-image-239780\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wilton-house-domov-serialove-koruny-738c2ce7.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wilton-house-domov-serialove-koruny-738c2ce7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wilton-house-domov-serialove-koruny-738c2ce7-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wilton-house-domov-serialove-koruny-738c2ce7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wilton-house-domov-serialove-koruny-738c2ce7-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wilton-house-domov-serialove-koruny-738c2ce7-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/wilton-house-domov-serialove-koruny-738c2ce7-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Phil Ledwith \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Wilton_House_Home_of_TVs_The_Crown\"><\/span>10. Wilton House: Home of TV&#8217;s The Crown<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just beyond Salisbury lies <strong>Wilton House<\/strong>, the magnificent ancestral seat of the Earls of Pembroke. Even if the name means nothing to you, you&#8217;ll definitely recognise its interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This grand house regularly <strong>stands in for Buckingham Palace in the popular series The Crown<\/strong>, and the balls for the phenomenon Bridgerton were filmed here too. It has beautiful gardens and a breathtaking collection of paintings. Just be careful, the house is only open during the summer season (usually from Easter to early September), so don&#8217;t forget to check the current dates for 2026 before you set off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c1e55&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c1e55\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"498\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cheddar.jpg\" alt=\"Cheddar Gorge\" class=\"wp-image-239813\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cheddar.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cheddar-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cheddar-700x182.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cheddar-768x199.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cheddar-1536x398.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cheddar-696x181.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cheddar-1392x361.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Partonez \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Cheddar_Gorge_Englands_Deepest_Gorge\"><\/span>11. Cheddar Gorge: England&#8217;s Deepest Gorge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>About an hour and a quarter&#8217;s drive towards the county of Somerset, a natural wonder awaits that you wouldn&#8217;t expect in flat England. <strong>Cheddar Gorge<\/strong> is a dramatic limestone gorge with huge, steep cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do a wonderful hike along the top edge of the canyon, where the views are fantastic. Down in the village, definitely don&#8217;t miss a visit to the local caves and a tasting of genuine cave-aged cheddar cheese. It&#8217;s a great full-day trip for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c2189&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c2189\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/narodni-park-new-forest-856025f5.jpg\" alt=\"New Forest National Park\" class=\"wp-image-239782\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/narodni-park-new-forest-856025f5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/narodni-park-new-forest-856025f5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/narodni-park-new-forest-856025f5-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/narodni-park-new-forest-856025f5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/narodni-park-new-forest-856025f5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/narodni-park-new-forest-856025f5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/narodni-park-new-forest-856025f5-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ad Thiry \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_New_Forest_National_Park\"><\/span>12. New Forest National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a break from tourism after seeing the stones, head south to the <strong>New Forest<\/strong>. This sprawling national park in the county of Hampshire is only about an hour&#8217;s drive away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area is famous above all for the fact that <strong>herds of wild ponies, donkeys and pigs<\/strong> roam freely across the heaths and roads. You can hire a bike, take a long walk through the forest, or simply settle into one of the many traditional English pubs. It&#8217;s the perfect oasis of calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c24c9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c24c9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"853\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cream-tea.png\" alt=\"Cream tea with scones and clotted cream\" class=\"wp-image-239814\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cream-tea.png 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cream-tea-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cream-tea-700x373.png 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cream-tea-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cream-tea-1536x819.png 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cream-tea-696x371.png 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cream-tea-1392x742.png 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: A P \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_in_the_Area\"><\/span>Where to Eat in the Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While roaming the English countryside, you&#8217;re bound to get hungry sooner or later. Both in Salisbury and nearby Bath you&#8217;ll come across classic British pubs serving proper fish &amp; chips or a hearty Sunday roast. If you&#8217;re after a classic in Salisbury, head to the historic pub <strong>The Haunch of Venison<\/strong>, where time has stood still and the atmosphere is absolutely unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But feel free to leave the meaty traditions to others and instead make for a traditional tearoom for the perfect cream tea. It&#8217;s a huge pot of tea served with fresh scones, thick clotted cream and strawberry jam \u2014 a completely meat-free and downright genius affair. In Bath, definitely try a place called <strong>Sally Lunn&#8217;s Historic Eating House<\/strong>. They make their famous brioche bun from the oldest house in the city, served to you either sweet or savoury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a36c8e8c28b5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a36c8e8c28b5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prakticke-tipy-a-nova-pravidla-pro-cesto-86a80393.jpg\" alt=\"Practical tips and new travel rules (ETA)\" class=\"wp-image-239784\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prakticke-tipy-a-nova-pravidla-pro-cesto-86a80393.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prakticke-tipy-a-nova-pravidla-pro-cesto-86a80393-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prakticke-tipy-a-nova-pravidla-pro-cesto-86a80393-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prakticke-tipy-a-nova-pravidla-pro-cesto-86a80393-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prakticke-tipy-a-nova-pravidla-pro-cesto-86a80393-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prakticke-tipy-a-nova-pravidla-pro-cesto-86a80393-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/prakticke-tipy-a-nova-pravidla-pro-cesto-86a80393-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bob Jenkin \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Tips_and_New_Travel_Rules_ETA\"><\/span>Practical Tips and New Travel Rules (ETA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re travelling to the UK from abroad, don&#8217;t forget there may be a bit of paperwork to sort out beforehand. Since 2 April 2025, <strong>visitors from many countries \u2014 including EU nationals \u2014 need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)<\/strong> to enter. It&#8217;s not a visa, but a mandatory registration in advance. If you&#8217;re a UK or Irish citizen you won&#8217;t need one, but always check the latest rules for your own nationality before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ETA costs <strong>\u00a320<\/strong>, is valid for two years for multiple trips, and is easily sorted through the &#8220;UK ETA&#8221; mobile app or via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">gov.uk<\/a> website. Every child must have one applied for too, and at least 3 days before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the practical front, if you&#8217;re driving you can leave the car at the visitor centre car park, which is free for ticket holders. Pack a reliable rain jacket and sturdy footwear, as Salisbury Plain is exposed and the weather turns quickly. If you&#8217;re coming from overseas, also bring a quality travel insurance policy and check your mobile data plan, since roaming charges can add up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next_from_This_Area\"><\/span>Where to Go Next from This Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already covered England and are planning to carry on, or your trip is only just beginning, get inspired by our other guides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/50-things-to-see-do-london-map\/\">London: 56+ tips on what to see and do + map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-edinburgh-scotland\/\">Edinburgh: 31 tips on what to see and do<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-places-visit-scotland\/\">Scotland: holidays, what to see and where to go<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a trip to this prehistoric mystery can sometimes feel like a headache, especially when you&#8217;re trying to line up your transport with buying tickets for a specific time. Below you&#8217;ll find answers to the most common questions that travellers usually grapple with before their first visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re sorting out parking, the exact timetable, or photography options, this practical information will save you plenty of hassle right there on site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781353645000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_visit_to_Stonehenge_take\"><\/span>How long does a visit to Stonehenge take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Set aside <strong>at least two hours<\/strong> for the actual tour of the stones, the shuttle bus ride, and visiting the information center with its exhibitions. If you enjoy taking photos and stopping at every information board, count on more like three hours. Don&#8217;t forget to factor in time for any queues at the entrance or for a coffee and refreshments at the local caf\u00e9. Especially during the summer season, the whole process can take a bit longer.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781353645001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_right_in_between_the_stones\"><\/span>Can you get right in between the stones?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>During normal opening hours <strong>unfortunately not<\/strong>. You walk around the monument on a marked path behind a low rope. If you want to walk directly among the monoliths, you need to book a special early morning or evening access (Stone Circle Experience for \u00a370 (approx \u20ac81)), or arrive for the solstice celebrations. This distance is necessary to protect the monument from erosion and damage. Even from afar, however, the view of the stone circle is absolutely breathtaking and offers plenty of great <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Angles Fashion\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/angles-fashion\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">angles<\/a> for photography.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781353645002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_worth_buying_tickets_in_advance\"><\/span>Is it worth buying tickets in advance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Definitely yes.<\/strong> By buying online you&#8217;ll save about 15% compared to the ticket office price (an adult ticket costs \u00a327.20 (approx \u20ac32) instead of \u00a332 (approx \u20ac38)). During summer season and on weekends, it often happens that tickets are completely sold out on-site and they won&#8217;t let you in without a reservation. The system also allows you to choose a specific time slot for your arrival, which makes planning your whole day much easier. You just need to arrive approximately at the time indicated on your ticket.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781353645003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_parking_at_Stonehenge_free\"><\/span>Is parking at Stonehenge free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you have purchased a ticket to the site, you have <strong>parking at the visitor centre included in the price<\/strong>. If you were to arrive by car but not planning to go inside and just wanted to buy something at the gift shop, you&#8217;ll pay \u00a34 (approx \u20ac5) for parking. The car park is quite spacious, but during sunny summer weekends it can still fill up. In such cases, staff will direct you to adjacent grassy areas that serve as overflow parking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781353645004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_manage_a_day_trip_from_London_there_and_back\"><\/span>Can you manage a day trip from London there and back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><strong>Yes, absolutely no problem.<\/strong> By train to Salisbury and from there by connecting bus, the journey will take you just over two hours one way. You can also use organized bus tours that pick you up in central London in the morning and bring you back in the evening. A day trip is a great choice if you have a packed itinerary. You&#8217;ll even have enough time to explore the historic center of Salisbury itself on the way back.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781353645005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_visas_for_the_trip\"><\/span>Do I need visas for the trip?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>As tourists, you don&#8217;t need a visa, but <strong>from 2 April 2025, the electronic ETA authorisation is mandatory for Czechs<\/strong>. You can arrange it online for \u00a320 (approx. \u20ac24), it&#8217;s valid for two years and you must have it approved before you board your flight. Filling out the form in the official mobile app only takes a few minutes and approval usually happens very quickly. Nevertheless, it&#8217;s better not to leave this admin until the last minute.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781353645006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_it_rains_on_the_plateau\"><\/span>What to do when it rains on the plateau?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>On the entire vast area around the stones <strong>there is no shelter from the rain<\/strong>. Strong winds often turn umbrellas inside out, so the best solution is a waterproof jacket with a hood and sturdy shoes. You can warm up back at the Visitor Centre caf\u00e9. Fortunately, English weather is very changeable and heavy showers often pass after a few minutes. 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