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Can you go up to the stones at Stonehenge?

Can you go up to the stones at Stonehenge?

During normal opening hours you cannot walk up to the stones themselves. The nearest you will get to the stones is about 10 yards, the monument being roped off by a low barrier, (see picture below). However it is possible to walk up to and among the stones at Stonehenge outside public opening hours.

Are you allowed to touch the stones at Stonehenge?

While you’re in the stone circle you can take as many photos as you like, or just marvel at their majesty, we only ask that you don’t stand on or touch the stones.

Is the Stonehenge circle experience worth it?

You have to fill out an application form on their website and submit it at least 24 hours before, and it’s a lot more expensive (21 pounds) than the regular entry, but it’s really worth it. They only allow 30 people in, and you get one hour to wander among the stones out of hours (I did the 4:30-5:30pm session).

Why can’t you get close to Stonehenge?

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

Can you visit Stonehenge for free?

To be clear, there is absolutely nothing illegal about visiting Stonehenge without paying for a ticket. There is a heritage trail placed by the government which is free to use and leads directly to the attraction. This is the trail which is free to use and will take you alongside the ticketed path for Stonehenge.

How do you get the special access to Stonehenge?

Your options for experiencing Special Access at Stonehenge include a choice of public tours departing from London, Salisbury and Bath. Public tours to Stonehenge Special Access are a very popular choice as it is much easier to get tickets via a tour and the thorny issue of getting to Stonehenge is all taken care off.

Is there a public footpath around Stonehenge?

A footpath which allows visitors to see Stonehenge free of charge has been opened a year behind schedule. The right of way, which passes within feet of the ancient circle, follows the route of the A344 which was closed to traffic and grassed over in 2013.

Can you just turn up to Stonehenge?

During normal opening hours you cannot walk up to the stones themselves. The nearest you will get to the stones is about 10 yards, the monument being roped off by a low barrier (see picture below). However it is possible to walk up to and among the stones at Stonehenge outside public opening hours.

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