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Has anyone been there. I would love to know if it's worth visiting. In Australia we see certain Documentries on T.V, or read about it in books. I was just wondering if someone on the board had been there, or is that a silly question. Just curious. Thanks. Tony Oz

not worth it in my opinion!!

No it's not a silly question. I went there about 10 years ago, only to find it was all fenced off and you could'nt get near to it. Personally I thought it was a rip off as you had to pay. Jo.

i work about 1/2 mile from stonehenge and i can see it if i stand on the roof! traffic to get to it is a nightmare. its way too expensive to get in and at the end of the day its a pile of rocks. save your money and go to alton towers mate!

Its pretty dam cool actually

Thanks for your advice folk. It seems i surpose an individual choice. How much do they charge to get in. Tony Oz

its about a fiver. its worth it during the solstice but in my own opinion its not at other times. im going to the stonehenge inn at 4 for a pint though if that helps!

A'v one on me Paul. lol Thanks Wendy. Curiousity will most likely get the better of me. Tony Oz

If you're in the area and you've got cash and time to spare, it is worth it. However if you're interested in the megalithic stuff and want to see a few other similar sites, go to Angelsey. (theres an excellent one at cable bay). You can probably see about 10 stone circles within a day. New Grange not far from Dublin was the best one I've been to to date.

Hi, It's a bit busy and almost on a main road. I prefer Avebury, myself. But if it's ancient monuments, standing stones, stone circles or cromlechs you're into then you must go to Wales. Totally unbiased view of course, Gwynne

it is an amazing site but it is unfortunate that iit has to be fenced off. I visited it when I was much younger, way before they fenced it off. Incidentally, not on the same scale but awesome in its own way. if you are near Keswick in cumbria the Castlerigg Stone circle is not fenced off and is free. amazing circle of stones, stand in the middle and all you can see around you are mountains. Best visited in the snow. Ann Glos

I was underwhelmed, but that's just my reaction! Also we drive past it so many times, it loses it's appeal. It will be better when and if they can put the A303 through a tunnel and close the road that runs alongside. Plenty of nice places in the area, Salisbury, Bath, a few National Trust properties if you're into that sort of thing! Sheila x

Thanks everyone for your comments. C.B Yes, i love anything Historical/Ancient that has a story to tell. I have been to Ayers Rock many times, but never set foot on it, out of respect for our Aborigional Community. I am still working on my plans regarding my trip to the U.K in Sept, this year. Just getting a few idea's from everyone, on some good Historical places to visit. Stonehenge was on my mind. Cheers. Tony Oz

tony let me know if you visit stonehenge! i'll meet you for a pint in the stonehenge inn!

Will do Mate. My Shout. ( Il'e pay ) Tony Oz ( hic )

I love Stonehenge Tony,but I visit in the evenings when most of the tripper traffic has gone.I do not pay to go on the site as you can see plenty from the road. Go for a sunset,it is quite beautiful. The historic towns of Salisbury and Wilton are quite near.Salisbury has a magnificent Cathedral with the tallest spire in the country.It had a lean to it and when I lived in Salisbury Close 40 yrs ago,I worked out the when it fell it would go right through my sitting room window. Wilton House is lovely and has the added interest of being one of the major headquarters during the WW11.Many war cabinets met there. It also has a beautiful Palladian Bridge in the grounds which are beautiful.The race course is just above on the downs near Wilton and would make a great day out too. Let us know when you are coming I'm sure you would be welcome to overnight with many of us, it may help spread your costs a bit.Keep in touch-Rose

Cheers Rose. Tony Oz.xx

Tony We could tell you more if we had more info: What are your interests Are you young and fit or -not- How long have you got Did your parent's emigrate? When? Ask and you will get even more help

Stonehenge - hm, its OK. But as you are coming to Cornwall, Cornwall is full of ancient sites, stone circles (not as big as Stonehenge though) and of course, the unmissable Eden Project. Incidentally, Cornwall Records Office has a fantastic range of Mining History Records - but you need to book well in advance I think. If you let me know well before you come, I will have a recce for whatever your particular interest is.

Like Gwynne, I prefer Avebury. there's more there - Silbury Hill and the Kennet Longbarrow - and it's free. The Red Lion is a nice pub too! there's also the Rollwright stones somewhere in Wiltshire (found them by accident) In my youf, I remember climbing over stonehenge - but like the others have said - you can't get near them now. It appears they belong to the people - we pay for their upkeep (upkeep????), they have been climbed over for thousands of years, but in the last 20 it seems we climb differently and damage them!!!!! At Avebury you can actually touch the ones that are left and there's a lovely ditch system. Get the best of both worlds Tony, drive by Stonehenge (before they put the road underground) on your way to Avebury LOL maggie