Stonehenge Landscape

Man and barrow in Stonehenge landscape

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

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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 lambs, there are now some restrictions on where you can take your dog within the World Heritage Site. Please click to find out more.

Barrows in the mist

You can’t help but 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.

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What's on 

A couple and their dog

Wiltshire Landscape walking challenge 

Can you take on the Wiltshire Landscape walking challenge? These varied walks will give you the chance to explore all the twelve sites managed by the National Trust Wiltshire Landscape team, taking you all over the county, to special places rich in archaeology and wildlife.

Upcoming events

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Stonehenge Summer Archaeology Walk

Sat 29 Sep 2018
14:00-16:30
The Stonehenge landscape is an intriguing place with many of its secrets still lying tantalisingly below ground. However, this enjoyable and informative 4 mile walk with an expert guide will have you looking at this landscape with new eyes.

Discover Durrington Walls

Thu 04 Oct 2018
13:30-16:00
Have you ever wondered where the builders of Stonehenge lived? Our National Trust landscape guides will take you on a 2.5 - 3 mile walk to explore the Durrington Walls and discover 6,000 years of hidden history.

Wings over Stonehenge - Stonehenge Airfield Walk

Fri 05 Oct 2018
10:00-13:00
Stonehenge Airfield was a hugely important place during World War 1, training pilots to fly aircraft into battle. This walk around the Stonehenge landscape is led by expert guides who will explain all about this key site in aviation history.

Walk with an Archaeologist - the Stonehenge Landscape

Wed 10 Oct 2018
14:00-16:30
Join Neolithic expert and National Trust archaeologist, Dr Nick Snashall on this half day exploration of the Stonehenge Landscape and find out about the latest exciting discoveries. We will be walking around 4 miles.

Autumn Archaeology Walk

Sat 13 Oct 2018
13:00-16:00
The Stonehenge landscape is an intriguing place with many of its secrets still lying tantalisingly below ground. However, this enjoyable and informative 4 mile walk with an expert guide will have you looking at this landscape with new eyes.

On the Trail of Beowulf

Thu 01 Nov 2018
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.
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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.

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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.

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Learning

The Stonehenge landscape, Wiltshire

Bring your group for an educational adventure 

Let the landscape around Stonehenge inspire you to learn more.

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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.

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