Stonehenge Landscape

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

More about this place

Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

You'll find lots of places open now - over 40 houses, 135 gardens and parks, and hundreds of coastal and countryside sites. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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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

A farmer's view 

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.

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Wildlife

A Marbled White butterfly at Stonehenge

A ranger’s view of Stonehenge Landscape 

Ranger Keith Steggall explains why Stonehenge Landscape is significant to the nature that calls it home.

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.

Lady walking her dog by trees

Dog walking in the Stonehenge landscape 

There are few things better than striding out in beautiful wide-open spaces with your dog at your side, and the landscape around Stonehenge is one of the best places to do this. However, please be aware that, due to increased incidences of sheep-worrying and the loss of a number of sheep, there are some restrictions on where you can take your dog within the World Heritage Site. Please click to find out more.

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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.

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