Stonehenge was built to align with the sun on the solstices. On the summer solstice, the sun rises behind the Heel Stone in the north-east part of the horizon.

What is the Summer Solstice? · What is the winter Solstice?

Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.

Pets at Stonehenge · Stonehenge Access · Stonehenge & The A303 · History

Stonehenge is famous for its alignment on sunrise on the longest day of the year and each year thousands of people come to the site at midsummer.

The quietest times to visit are before 11am and after 2pm. Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you'd like – just remember to bring your ...

Stone Circle Experience at Stonehenge takes you up close to this world-famous monument. Learn the secrets of the stones from your knowledgeable host.

Take an interactive tour of Stonehenge with our 360 degree view from inside the monument. Select the hotspots to find out more. Or switch to Skyscape and relax.

Stonehenge Landscape · Building Stonehenge · Significance

Find out what the winter solstice is, and why our ancestors might have built Stonehenge to align with the sun at the solstices. What is the summer solstice?

Stonehenge is a unique prehistoric monument, at the centre of a rich and varied prehistoric landscape, and a World Heritage Site.