Combine your private guided tour of Stonehenge with a visit to the family owned Bluestones Vineyard and Winery on a journey from grape to glass. This can also be a ‘family friendly’ combination with the Wild Breed Petting Farm.
We offer a wide range of Stonehenge private guided tours and we are always stiving to add new combinations. We have teamed up with award winning ‘Bluestones Vineyard’ to offer this exclusive VIP experience. This day tour can be combined with other local attractions and can also include our Stonehenge VIP inner circle access experience making it a truly magical day. After an historical tour many families enjoy a glass of wine whilst their kids enjoy the Rare Breeds ‘Petting Farm’ at the same location. Learn the land and vines. A perfect day for all!
This private tour is available from London, Southampton, Bath, Oxford or anywhere in the South West – contact the experts now!
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VISIT BLUESTONES VINEYARD
Bluestone Vineyards sits in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Brothers Nat and Toby McConnell run it.
The 42-acre Cholderton family farm houses rare breeds. Peacocks roam free. Alpaca tours draw crowds. For years, our family has offered quality time amid Wiltshire fields. This tradition gave birth to Bluestone Vineyards. Their sparkling wines aim to spark fond memories. Drink them with us at the vine-side tasting table. Or share them at home with loved ones.
The vineyard name nods to the Stonehenge World Heritage site nearby. Unique bluestones mark that spot. The name honors the deep history tied to our land. Brothers Nat and Toby McConnell planted 10 acres in 2016. They chose Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier on the family farm. The first estate-grown sparkling wines hit shelves in the 2019 cuvees.
Book our Signature Tour and Tasting in the vineyard. Expert hosts guide you. Learn the land and vines. Meet the team. Sip the sparkling wines. Private tours run often from March to October. Reserve the Signature Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting online.
English wine is currently experiencing a boom, with high-quality, award-winning, and internationally respected wines being produced, particularly in the South West. Renowned for their fresh, crisp acidity, English sparkling wines are frequently compared to champagne, with similar chalky soils in regions like Willtshire
This private tour can be combined with the following by arrangement:
Delicious locally sourced / homemade dining options, £15 per guest – £40 per guest
• Signature Lunch Platter: selection of local cheese and charcuterie, artisan cracker breads, chutney and salad
• Bluestone Picnic: a beautiful selection of local products including cheese, charcuterie, fresh bread, chutney, scotch egg and pork pie, crisps and fresh strawberries and cream
• Bluestone Sparkling Afternoon Tea: finger sandwiches, homemade savoury snacks, sweets treats, fresh scones, cream and jam and a glass of our sparkling wine and tea/ coffee
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Our pick of the best Christmas Tours from London. Spend the day visiting some of the most famous attractions in England. From UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Stonehenge to cosy Christmas lunches in traditional English pubs, and moving services at Canterbury Cathedral, there are many ways to spend Christmas Day 2025 on a day trip from London.
Prehistoric Stonehenge. See the ancient monoliths at Stonehenge and make your Christmas a memorable one. We hope we have all the ingredients for the perfect traditional Christmas.
Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor at Dusk with Traditional Christmas Lunch Make your Christmas an unforgettable day with a beautiful day trip from London to four of the UK’s most iconic locations – the historical Salisbury, the enigmatic Stonehenge, the charming Bath and the lovely Windsor. All this as you also get to enjoy a delectable Christmas lunch! BOOK HERE
London an Stonehenge Christmas Tours including Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, Bath and 14th Century Pub Lunch- Book here
Simply Stonehenge on Boxing Day – Morning Tour Mysterious Stonehenge is one of the world’s greatest puzzles. These towering rocks have stood on Salisbury Plain for around 5,000 years and we still don’t know who put them there or why! Get closer to the truth this Boxing Day with a visit to Stonehenge from Central London travelling on a comfortable coach. BOOK HERE
Windsor, Oxford and Avebury’s Stone Circle with Traditional Christmas Lunch This Christmas go on a great British adventure and discover three fantastic locations: the quaint town of Windsor, the charming University City that is Oxford and the historical stones of Avebury. Your exciting day trip with one of our professional guides will include a delicious three-course meal at a traditional British pub. BOOK HERE
FANTASTIC FESTIVE LUXURY COACH TOURS Make extra-special memories this festive season with our selection of unforgettable journeys to Britain’s most iconic locations. Join us on a fantastic festive journey of discovery around London and beyond as your captivating guide unravels the sights, stories and magic of Britain at this most wonderful time of year. BOOK HERE
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The research, conducted by travel insurance specialists AllClear, surveyed more than 2,000 participants worldwide. Book a guided tour with the Stonehenge experts today!
This was achieved by providing respondents images of each landmark and corresponding multiple-choice answer options, including the correct answer and incorrect answers of similar landmarks.
For fairness and so that respondents didn’t just select an option at random, an ‘I don’t know’ option was also included for each landmark. The results were then averaged out across each continent to create the final ranking.
Discussing Stonehenge, AllClear wrote: “Within the UK, Stonehenge ranked as the 10th most iconic landmark in the study as one of the world’s oldest monuments with an iconic circular layout of large stone slabs is an impressive architectural structure, with stones weighing up to 25 tons each.
“Ranking a few places ahead is Big Ben, ranking as the nation’s most ‘iconic’ landmark, the seventh most recognisable landmark globally, which also managed to make the international top ten.”
Letitia Smith, Head of Communications at AllClear commented: “Seeing the world’s most famous landmarks is something that that features on many of our holiday wishlists, because while we all might have seen countless photographs of these sights, nothing can compare to seeing them with your own eyes.
“With that in mind, it’s been really interesting to discover which global landmarks are the most recognisable and can therefore lay claim to being the most ‘iconic’ sight of all.
“As there are so many great landmarks to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to planning your next trip, but one thing you’ll always need, whether you want to marvel at the Statue of Liberty or explore the ruins of the Colosseum, is travel insurance.
“Of course, any sightseeing trip should only be a positive one, but it’s well worth covering yourself for any eventuality, especially in busy tourist areas that can be a target for opportunist thieves.” Source
Researchers argues that the design of Stonehenge was one big solar calendar
The entire site was the physical representation of one month, lasting 30 days
One theory is Stonehenge served as an ancient calendar, although others exist
Research showed the stones were added about 2500BC and remained in the same formation, indicating they worked as a single unit such as a calendar. Join us on a Stonehenge tour and hear all the latest theories
It had long been thought that the famous site of Stonehenge served as an ancient calendar, given its alignment with the solstices. Now, research has identified how it may have worked
Professor Timothy Darvill said the Wiltshire stone circle’s layout served as a physical representation of the year.
He said the research indicated “the site was a calendar based on a tropical solar year of 365.25 days”.
Although the origins of the site remain a mystery, in a paper published in the journal Antiquity, Prof Darvill deduced that the stones are displayed to represent a solar year of 365.25 days and were once used to help people keep track of time.
His analysis also includes new finds about the site’s history, along with analysis of other ancient calendar systems.
The prehistorian, who works at Bournemouth University, said that “the clear solstitial alignment of Stonehenge has prompted people to suggest that the site included some kind of calendar since the antiquarian William Stukeley.
“Now, discoveries brought the issue into sharper focus and indicate the site was a calendar based on a tropical solar year of 365.25 days.”
The significance of the layout is highlighted during the Winter and Summer solstices, when the sun is framed by the same stones every time.
The solstitial alignment helps to calibrate the calendar and any errors would be easily detectable as the sun would be in the wrong place during the biannual event.
Professor Darvill said: “The proposed calendar works in a very straightforward way. Each of the 30 stones in the sarsen circle represents a day within a month, itself divided into three weeks each of 10 days.”
The solar calendar was developed in eastern Mediterranean countries after 3000BC and adopted in Egypt as the Civil Calendar around 2700BC. It was widely used around 2600BC, at the start of the Old Kingdom.
This information raises the possibility that the calendar that Stonehenge tracks may be influenced by other cultures. SOURCE
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WILTSHIRE’S historic Neolithic site at Stonehenge appears to be top of most people’s bucket list of attractions to visit following the end of the Covid pandemic lockdown.
Having been unable to travel as freely as possible for the past year, thousands of Brits and Europeans have begun to plan their post-pandemic holidays and create a bucket list of items they would like to tick off with any extra money they have saved during the Covid-19 crisis.
A new study by Audley Villages reveals which destinations and attractions are on our bucket lists, and exactly how much they will cost to complete.
In order to do this, the company looked into Google search data, Instagram hashtags and press mentions of 141 bucket list items including destinations, landmarks, theme parks and activities.
Stonehenge consistently comes above Buckingham Palace and the London Eye as the most sought-after British landmark to visit.
The research suggested if everyone who searched for Stonehenge were to visit the location once in their lifetime the attraction could generate over £34 million in revenue. With over one million Google searches Stonehenge is set to be one of the most popular UK attractions post-Covid.
Many of the attractions which Europeans want to visit in the UK highlight our rich history – and they don’t come at a high price point.
Visiting Stonehenge costs £21.50 per adult, while the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will cost an adult just £26.50, and Hadrian’s Wall being free to visit if you pick the right spot.
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Join the throng of summer celebrations and soak up the unique atmosphere of Stonehenge with our special access tour to the inner circle of the stones. Celebrate the magic of the 2022 summer solstice at the heart of Stonehenge, just as our ancestors have over thousands of years
The solstice itself is an astronomical event that occurs twice each year as the Sun reaches its highest or lowest excursion relative to the celestial equator, with the sun appearing to have reached its highest or lowest annual altitude in the sky above the horizon
The Summer Solstice marks the longest day and shortest night of the year and Stonehenge is a perfect marker of the sunrise and sunset on this date, aligned to exactly pinpoint this turning point in the sun’s journey. It is believed to have been used as an astronomical calculator, as certain stones align with key dates in the seasons. Revellers typically gather at Stonehenge, the ancient stone circle, to see the sun rise. The Heel Stone and Slaughter Stone, set outside the main circle, align with the rising sun
Apart from its architectural significance, Stonehenge holds a place of sacred importance to many. Much of its history is still shrouded in mystery, though one thing that’s sure is that it was built upon a landscape that had long been used for religious purposes.
When celebrating midsummer, Pagans draw on diverse traditions. In England thousands of Pagans and non-Pagans go to places of ancient religious sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury to see the sun rising on the first morning of summer.
The famous Stonehenge circle is normally roped off to the public, but special access is granted four times a year that allows our groups to get so close to the stones. This is only on the mornings of the summer solstice, winter solstice, spring equinox and autumn equinox.
There is always an array of flamboyant head pieces, outfits and face paints on show. If you stand in the right place inside the monument you can see the sun rise above the Heel stone and its rays will beam directly into the centre of Stonehenge. Many visitors who gather to do just that invariably experience powerful emotion at the moment when the sun rises over the mystical circle on solstice morning, and find themselves amidst all sorts of alternative believers like neo-pagans and druids in fantastic garb who are conducting esoteric ceremonies. It’s a magical ‘life changing’ moment and well worth crossing off your bucket list.
STONEHENGE SUMMER SOLSTIC TOUR OPTIONS: We offer 3 exclusive Stonehenge Summer Solstice tours to choose from that depart from London, Bath or Southampton. Return travel by luxury midi coach with an expert Stonehenge specialist tour guide on board, VIP parking and entry. This year we are also offering a free souvenir guide book and optional audio guiding app in most languages: Summer Solstice Sunset Tour on 20th June 2022 (8 hours): London Departure £99. Bath Departure £79 Summer Solstice Sunrise Tour on 21st June (8 hours) 2021 London Departure £99. Bath Departure £79 Sunset and Sunrise Solstice Combo Tour 2022 (16 hours): London Departure £149. Bath Departure £119
WHAT IS STONEHENGE AND WHY DO PEOPLE GO THERE FOR THE SUMMER SOLSTICE? Solstice, or Litha means a stopping or standing still of the sun. It is the longest day of the year and the time when the sun is at its maximum elevation. The tradition of going to Stonehenge dates back thousands of years when Neolithic people, it’s believed, created it to be a temple aligned to the sun. This date has had spiritual significance for thousands of years as humans have been amazed by the great power of the sun. The Celts celebrated with bonfires that would add to the sun’s energy, Christians placed the feast of St John the Baptist towards the end of June and it is also the festival of Li, the Chinese Goddess of light. Like other religious groups, Pagans are in awe of the incredible strength of the sun and the divine powers that create life. For Pagans this spoke in the Wheel of the Year is a significant point. The Goddess took over the earth from the horned God at the beginning of spring and she is now at the height of her power and fertility. For some Pagans the Summer Solstice marks the marriage of the God and Goddess and see their union as the force that creates the harvest’s fruits. This is a time to celebrate growth and life but for Pagans, who see balance in the world and are deeply aware of the ongoing shifting of the seasons it is also time to acknowledge that the sun will now begin to decline once more towards winter.
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL: Please note that as a responsible tour operator we have a duty of care towards the places we visit and in this case we ask you to be take great care when visiting the historic site. It is important that Stonehenge and its surrounding Monuments are preserved for future generations and we ask you not to touch the stones, and not to leave any litter at the site.
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TheWinter Solstice sunset at Stonehenge is, alongside the Summer Solstice sunrise, its defining alignment. For thousands of years it has been witnessed and celebrated by the countless pilgrims who have trekked to the unique monument. The story of Stonehenge is part of the vaster epic of the sun.
Stonehenge Winter Solstice with and without the pilgrims
4.63 billion years ago our sun burst into life – a nuclear reactor fusing 500 million tonnes of hydrogen each second. Its parentage was grand and mysterious – a dense cloud of interstellar gas and dust experiencing the passing shockwave of a supernova. From this immaculate conception the solar system was born. The resulting nebula eventually coalesced into our glorious sun, father of the planets in our solar system family and bestower of fortune on his favourite offspring: Earth. Here conditions in the Goldilocks zone between the extremes of intense heat and cold proved favourable for another explosion – this one of biodiversity. A perpetual work in progress, the natural selection of evolution eventually produced homo sapiens, a hominid that was the best of many drafts.
For a long time our ancestors scratched a living – although some no doubt proved excellent hunters, expert gatherers. Some were even good at art. But then the Ice Age came – the ultimate lockdown. When the survivors emerged, stiff-jointed and blinking at the sunlight, the land had changed – scoured and shaped by the retreating glaciers. Strange stones were left upon the chalk in the south of the (now) island that became the ‘British Isles’, a chip off the proto-continental blocks, Laurentia and Gondwana: the wayward offspring of the Old and New Worlds, as they became.
Around 6000 years ago our restless hunter-gatherer ancestors started to settle down and began to grow crops and husband livestock. Some of them eventually decided a particular spot on Salisbury Plain would be perfect for a big white circle of packed chalk, glowing in the moonlight amid the scrubland. The bank and ditch enclosure of the henge was formed with antler picks and oxen-shoulder blades, and lots of sore backs and elbow grease. Just as they were catching their breath from a serious bit of landscaping, some irritating priest decided it would be rather nice to have a timbered circle (of which the Aubrey Holes remain). Then another bright spark, perhaps trying to outdo the first decided that some strange blue stones from 250 miles away would be even better. With much to do the eighty stones, each weighing a backbreaking 4 tonnes each, were transported from the Preseli Mountains in Wales to the sacred plain of Salisbury. These were placed within the henge, with an entrance way pointing towards the midsummer sunrise.
At the mirror sight of Durrington the south circle was aligned to the midwinter sunrise. Both sights – the henge of the living, the henge of the dead – defined by their relationship to the mighty sun.
In the third phase of Stonehenge’s 1500 year construction the mighty sarsens, or ‘grey wethers’, scattered over the Wiltshire Downs but clustered in a particularly attractive clump in what is now West Woods were transported the ‘workers’ camp’ at Durrington, before being dressed and dragged to the ring on the plain. Here 60 were place in an ingeniously interlocking outer ring of trilithons, with an inner horse-shoe of 15 more. These were aligned to catch the ball of the sun like a gigantic baseball mitt as it rose over the outlier Heel Stone at the time of the summer solstice sunrise – the longest day of the year, when the northern hemisphere is tilted (at 23 degrees – approximately the angle created between an outspread index finger and thumb) closest to that fiery nuclear fusion reactor, 147.35 million km away. The photons generated there take 8 seconds to reach Earth – golden strings pulled taught to the plain, guided by the Avenue, as though to the bridge of a vast violin. Each year two major chords are played upon it – the summer and winter solstice, each note lingering for precisely half the year. Minor chords are played upon it as well, modulated by the respective ‘bridges’ of the trilithons and surrounding monuments – the equinoxes and various lunar and celestial cycles. The deeper chord of the winter solstice is drowned out annually by the sometimes vast numbers who converge to the summer solstice glorious crescendo – but those who are wiser know the quieter, stronger power of the midwinter music. And the ancestors knew too – for they made sure to align Stonehenge to it in an alignment of equal importance to the midsummer one.
The winter solstice sunset, framed by the inner trilithons, is a breathtaking cosmic drama, re-enacted every year – the ultimate mystery play. And not wishing to miss out on a good party, the people of the Neolithic came from far and wide (as the large quantities of charred animal bones left over from midwinter feasts at Durrington attest) to witness and celebrate the rebirth of the sun, when after three days of apparent stillness upon the horizon it begins its six month journey back to its northernmost point. From generations of observation the stone-builders knew that the solstitium, the still point, marked the turning in the sun’s annual migration (or rather our migration around the sun): from this nadir the days will start to get longer. The light and warmth will return. This was of huge significance to the ancestors, and it is no less so for dwellers of the northern hemisphere, affected as we are by the cold and dark in all kinds of ways. Our planetary sun lamp is the antidote to our collective seasonally adjusted disorder. We bask in it. Even if we cannot feel its warmth on a chill day, we can feel uplifted by its presence. It reminds us that however dark it gets the light will vanquish it – our solar hero will save the day.
And so witnessing the winter solstice at Stonehenge – whether at sunrise or sunset – is to commune with those who designed and raised the stones, and who have been bearing witness for millennia. It is a humbling and inspiring experience, one that puts our lives into perspective, and realigns us to a vaster cycle – allowing us to all dance to the music of the spheres
Stonehenge Tours have been operating since 1995. We are the original and still the best company to offer tours of the Stonehenge Stone Circle. We are based in nearby Salisbury conveniently close to the monument, making us ideally situated to assist with tours from far and wide for those who want an authentic Stonehenge experience. This can range from an individual on a budget tour to a VIP on an exclusive and bespoke customised tour. We have operation centres in London, Bath, Salisbury and Southampton which means we can offer tours and transfers throughout the South West of England.
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Walk amongst the Stones at Sunrise or sunset on our exclusive Stonehenge inner circle tours
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Stonehenge and Wiltshire have strong military connections, particularly as Salisbury Plain, a major training ground for the Army is located in the county. Visit some of the most important WW1 and WW2 sights and museums in Wiltshire on this bespoke guided tour with a military expert. Full day and overnight tour options available.
First World War soldiers training at Stonehenge
Stonehenge and Salisbury Plain Stonehenge stood at the heart of the world’s largest military training camp during the First World War. One million men trained for war there between 1914 and 1918, coming from across the Commonwealth.
The MoD has been using the land for training for more than a century, its historic legacy can still be seen today, but it’s also home to the largest area of chalk land in North West Europe, and holds a number sites of great archaeological significance. The War Office first purchased land on Salisbury Plain in 1897. The main acquisition programme was finished in 1920, and the major garrisons were constructed over the next 30 years. The village of Imber was requisitioned by the War Office in 1943. Approximately 12,150 ha is used for live firing and as impact areas This tour covers how aviation developed on Lark Hill from 1909-1914 and how military aviation ‘took off’ around Stonehenge from 1914-1918.
DID YOU KNOW? Spielbergs epic film ‘1917’was made entirely in the UK using Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.
The Army Flying Museum The Museum holds an extensive collection charting over 100 years of the British Army in the air. With over 35 fixed wing and rotary aircraft on display, the Museum is the perfect place to explore the fascinating history of army aviation.
Military Memories of World Wars 1 and 2. Soldiers carved these regimental badges into the chalk hills in remembrance of those who died in World War I
The Fovant Military Badges Military Memories of World Wars 1 and 2. Soldiers carved these regimental badges into the chalk hills in remembrance of those who died in World War I. The Regimental Badges that have been carved into the downs. It was during World War I (1914/1918) that there was a need to establish training camps for troops engaged in the battlefields of France.
The Rifles Berkshire & Wiltshire Museum within Salisbury’s Cathedral Close. his museum showcases the service of men of Berkshire and Wiltshire from 1743 to the present day. Various temporary exhibitions take place here too and there is a charming riverside garden you can explore after checking out all of the exhibitions on display.
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Here, you can come face-to-face with aviation restoration, climb aboard several aircraft and learn more about the connections the local area has with flight. The collection is held within a military hangar at Old Sarum Airfield, having relocated from Boscombe Down Airfield a few years ago. Guides are on-hand to help tell you about various aircraft here and if you have children with you, they will love the opportunity to be able to touch the majority of the planes and other aircraft found here.
Church of St. George at the village of Fovant The church of St. George in the village of Fovant has rows of war graves of British and Australian soldiers and it was to the memory of those who had died that the Regimental Badges were carved by their comrades. Many of the original carvings failed to survive the elements and at the end of world war I there were 20 identifiable badges.
Tank Museum. Visit the world’s best collection of tanks. Guaranteed to stop you in your tracks and tonnes of fun for all the family, the world-class Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset is home to almost 300 vehicles. You can even see the world’s first ever tank – the Tiger Tank. Be in awe of the heavy artillery as you explore six powerful exhibitions spanning 100 years from the ‘Trench Experience’ to ‘Battlegroup Afghanistan’. Seasonal live Tank Action displays take place in the outdoor arena where visitors can even find out for themselves how it feels to ride in a tracked vehicle.
Our private guided military tours can depart from London, Bath, Southampton, Salisbury and can be customised to suit you.
OUR BESPOKE MILITARY TOURS CAN ALSO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Portsmouth Historic Dockyard – HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, Royal Navy Museum • RAF Uxbridge • Bletchley Park • Imperial War Museum • IWM RAF Duxford • National Army Museum • RAF Museum • HMS Belfast • Bovington Tank Museum • Winchester Military Museums – Including the Gurkha’s, Royal Green Jackets, The Kings Royal Hussars regimental museums. • Fleet Air Arm Musuem
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