Stonehenge Landscape

Next Previous

Ancient ceremonial landscape of great archaeological and wildlife interest

More about this place

Visitors on King Barrow Ridge, Stonehenge Landscape

What does the landscape around Stonehenge mean to you? 

We want to understand how people feel about the landscape in which Stonehenge sits. This will help us to look after it in ways that preserve the things that make it special to you.

Back to top
Stonehenge Landscape

Things to see and do

Visitors walking in Stonehenge Landscape

You can't not be inspired to explore this amazing landscape 

Immerse yourself in the ancient landscape of Stonehenge, there's so much to explore and many mysteries to unravel.

Two people walking in the Stonehenge Landscape

Walking the Stonehenge landscape 

Follow a National Trust Walking Trail around the Stonehenge Landscape

Children flying a kite

Start ticking off your 50 things list today 

Tick activities off your National Trust 50 Things to do before you're 11¾ on a visit to the Stonehenge Landscape.

Back to top
Stonehenge Landscape

What's on 

Upcoming events

See all events

Walk with an archaeologist: Durrington Revealed

Wed 05 Oct 2016
13:30-16:00
An opportunity to join Neolithic expert and archaeologist Dr. Nick Snashall for this half day exploration of Durrington Walls, home to the builders of Stonehenge. Find out how the latest discoveries are revealing the secrets of our ancestors. We...

Wings over Stonehenge

Sat 22 Oct 2016
10:30-13:00
Walk in the slipstream of the early pioneer military aviators at Larkhill

On the Trail of Beowulf

Thu 27 Oct 2016
14:00-17:00
This Hallowe'en, we are bringing to life the story of the warrior Beowulf, an action-packed tale that's been told for a thousand years or more.

Discover Durrington Walls

Wed 16 Nov 2016
13:00-15:00
Ever wondered where the builders of Stonehenge lived? Join our landscape guides to explore the secrets of Durrington Walls - once home to the builders of Stonehenge - and discover 6,000 years of hidden history (2.5 - 3 mile walk).

Winter Archaeology Walk

Sat 19 Nov 2016
13:00-15:30
You can explore the wider Stonehenge World Heritage landscape with a guide discovering hidden histories and ancient mysteries.

Midwinter Archaeology Walk

Wed 21 Dec 2016
13:00-16:00
On the midwinter Solstice you can explore the ancient monuments of the Stonehenge Landscape. This walk is around three and a half miles.
Back to top
Stonehenge Landscape

History

Stonehenge Landscape

Discover one of the world's most famous prehistoric sites  

Follow in the footsteps of the people who built and used Stonehenge and visit the ancient places, prehistoric monuments and former settlements surrounding the famous stone circle. The National Trust cares for over 800 hectares of land within this World Heritage Site and visitors can wander freely across the grasslands. Step back in time and discover what lies beneath.

Guardianship on Minibeasts, Stonehenge

Find out the dramatic changes farmers have experienced over the past century 

Rob Turner's family have farmed the countryside surrounding Stonehenge for nearly 70 years. Here he gives us an insight on being a tenant farmer in this unique area.

Back to top
Stonehenge Landscape

Wildlife

A Marbled White butterfly at Stonehenge

A ranger’s view of Stonehenge Landscape 

Ranger Ben Cooke explains why Stonehenge Landscape is significant to the nature that calls it home.

Visitors walking in Stonehenge Landscape

Soon nature will reclaim the view 

The Government has announced it will be investing in a 2.9km tunnel to remove the A303 from the Stonehenge Landscape, preserving the World Heritage Site and its wider natural setting for future generations.

Durrington Walls at the Stonehenge Landscape, Wiltshire

The seasons bring continual change to the landscape 

The ancient countryside provides habitats and protection for a wide variety of wildlife. Migrating birds return year after year and each season is defined by new arrivals and changing scenes. From the swooping skylarks to the wild flowers there is so much nature to behold and a new picture painted by every season.

Back to top
Stonehenge Landscape

Learning

The Stonehenge landscape, Wiltshire

Bring your group for an educational adventure 

Let the landscape around Stonehenge inspire you to learn more.

Back to top
Stonehenge Landscape

Get involved

Guided walk at Stonehenge Landscape

Help us with our vital work  

There's so much you can do to help the National Trust with its work in the Stonehenge Landscape.

Back to top
Back to top
Close