Stonehenge Landscape

Stonehenge World Heritage Site

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We ask all visitors to follow government guidance on travel and social distancing to keep everyone safe. The English Heritage visitor centre is currently closed.

A World Heritage Site for its ancient ceremonial landscape of great archaeological interest.

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Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Houses in England and Wales will reopen from 17 May and houses in Northern Ireland are expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

The sunset casting long shadows across the barrows near the Cursus
Stonehenge Landscape   Wiltshire

What's special about the Stonehenge Landscape?

The National Trust looks after 2100 acres of the Stonehenge Landscape because of its rich and diverse natural habitats as well as the globally significant archaeological features left by prehistoric people. This is also a perfect place to immerse yourself in nature, beauty and history – away from the stresses of daily life.

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Stonehenge Landscape   Wiltshire

Exploring the Stonehenge Landscape on foot

This wide and open landscape is perfect for dedicated walkers. You can explore by finding your own routes, or if you prefer you can follow some of the set walks that take you past some of the most important archaeological sites.

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Lady walking her dog by trees

Visiting Stonehenge Landscape with your dog 

There's nothing better than taking your dog for a walk in the beautiful wide-open spaces of the landscape around Stonehenge. However, please be aware that, due to increased incidences of sheep-worrying and the loss of a number of lambs, there are some limitations imposed on where you can take your dog.

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Wildlife

A haven for a wide variety of wildlife

A murmuration of starlings

The wildlife through the seasons 

This landscape provides habitats and protection for many plants and creatures. From skylarks to wildflowers there is a new picture painted by every season.

King Barrow Ridge, Stonehenge Landscape

A ranger’s view 

National Trust Area Ranger Keith Steggall has been looking after the Stonehenge Landscape for many years. He explains what makes this place special for wildlife.

Adonis Blue

Welcoming back the adonis blue 

As you wander through the landscape in spring and summer, keep your eyes open and you may be rewarded with a vibrant flash of blue.

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History

Barrow with long grass
Stonehenge Landscape   Wiltshire

The archaeology of the Stonehenge Landscape

The great scale of the Stonehenge Landscape makes it difficult to grasp the enormity of the archaeology that lies within and below it. This list gives you an idea of some of the key features beneath your feet.

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Our work

Stonehenge and visitor

Proposed Stonehenge road scheme 

The Secretary of State is now expected to make a decision about the proposed Stonehenge road scheme by 13 November 2020. You can find out more about our position here.

Rangers dealing with a fallen tree

The Wiltshire Landscape Rangers 

Find out more about what motivates the people who look after this special place as well as the other National Trust Wiltshire Landscape sites.

Yellow flower

Looking after this special place 

Stonehenge Landscape is a really important landscape for wildlife, click to find out how our countryside team look after it.

Avebury stone circle in winter sunshine

Exploring Wiltshire's National Trust Landscapes 

Find out more about the countryside sites that the Wiltshire Landscape National Trust team look after. With twelve sites in total, as well as some smaller associated sites, there are may beautiful places to explore.

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