Woodhenge
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Overview
A Neolithic ceremonial monument dating from about 2300 BC, consisting of six concentric rings of timber posts, now marked by concrete piles. The long axis of the rings, which are oval, points to the rising sun on Midsummer Day.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open at any reasonable time. Usual facilities may not apply around Summer Solstice 20-22 Jun, please check before visit
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
About the area
Wiltshire’s charm lies in the beauty of its countryside, with expansive chalk landscapes of the Marlborough and Pewsey downs and miles of uninterrupted views deep into Dorset, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Stroll through quaint timbered and thatched villages in the southern Woodford and Avon valleys and explore the historic streets of the stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe and Sherston.
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Nearby places to stay
The George
Dating from 16th-century, and now Grade 2-listed, The George is centrally located in Amesbury. Stonehenge and Salisbury are right on the doorstep. This charming property is most welcomi...
The Great Bustard
Behind the Great Bustard's smartly presented 19th-century brick façade is a stylishly revived and renovated restaurant with rooms. Walk through the cosy bar with its open fire to the op...
Stonehenge Campsite & Glamping Pods
This small campsite is split into three areas and has good, modern toilets and showers, a laundry facility and a shop for essentials. The lower end of the site has hardstandings for car...
Enford House Cottage
Enford House Cottage is part of Grade II listed 18th-century vicarage, found to the northeast of Salisbury Plain. There’s a lovely thatched walled garden and the cottage is a stroll awa...
Enford House Cottage
Enford House Cottage is part of Grade II listed 18th-century vicarage, found to the northeast of Salisbury Plain. There’s a lovely thatched walled garden and the cottage is a stroll awa...
Red Lion at East Chisenbury
Red Lion at East Chisenbury offers an interesting blend of sumptuous accommodation and excellent food, yet retains the informality and laidback atmosphere of a traditional pub. Each of ...
Best Western Red Lion Hotel
This 750-year-old hotel is full of character, with a mix of bedrooms and suites; The Seamstress Room in the eves is their very stylish master suite and includes a cast iron tub taking c...
Sarum College
Yards from Salisbury Cathedral, Sarum College offers excellent guest accommodation in a Grade I-listed building whose oldest section – designed by Sir Christopher Wren – dates to 1677. ...
