1000 Places to See Before You Die 8 - Stonehenge, England
Stonehenge is situated 137 km outside of London. My friend and I went there in 2005, when we were doing our grand Interrail trip of Western Europe. Before we went I had heard that other people thought it was a bit anti-climatic. But I thought it was awesome! We booked bus tickets at the British Information Bureau, and there was a free audioguide included in the entrance fee. I think I have heard something about them having spruced things up a bit lately, so things might have changed. Be sure to check ticket prices, opening hours etc. before you head out. Here is a useful website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/ . At the site you are not allowed to walk close to the stones. When I was there there was a small fence set up around the perimeter of the site, and I think the closest you got was about 6-7 meters. But as the stones are pretty big that is plenty close to see history up close and personal. Try to come earlier or later in the day to ...