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Official account of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, managed by English Heritage. Stonehenge is open 9.30-7 every day.

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The last quarter Moon of July rises over Stonehenge accompanied by Jupiter and Mars. Mist gathers in the field beyond. πŸŒ• πŸ“·: David Cutler

The last quarter Moon of July rises over Stonehenge accompanied by Jupiter and Mars. Mist gathers in the field beyond. πŸŒ•

πŸ“·: David Cutler
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πŸ”΅ You know that saying 'once in a Blue Moon'? Well, *that's tonight* so no more excuses! πŸ”΅ Skygazers: cast your eyes up to see the Super Blue Moon from around 8pm this evening. NASA predicts the next opportunity to see this rare combination may not be until 2037!

πŸ”΅ You know that saying 'once in a Blue Moon'? Well, *that's tonight* so no more excuses! πŸ”΅

Skygazers: cast your eyes up to see the Super Blue Moon from around 8pm this evening. NASA predicts the next opportunity to see this rare combination may not be until 2037!
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We’re excited to announce that dahlias are returning to Stonehenge following last year’s hugely popular event! 🌸 πŸ’ πŸ“… Fri 27 – Sun 29 Sept πŸ•’ 9.30am – 7pm Book online to save 15% ➑️ brnw.ch/21wLWNX #DahliasAtStonehenge

We’re excited to announce that dahlias are returning to Stonehenge following last year’s hugely popular event! 🌸 πŸ’

πŸ“… Fri 27 – Sun 29 Sept
πŸ•’ 9.30am – 7pm

Book online to save 15% ➑️ brnw.ch/21wLWNX

#DahliasAtStonehenge
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There's just a few days to go until the Bank Holiday weekend! 🀩 Bring your budding archaeologists to Stonehenge and see what artefacts you can discover in our special sandboxes. While you're here, take part in our Summer Explorer Quest too. Book ➑️ bit.ly/3DBa1wG

There's just a few days to go until the Bank Holiday weekend! 🀩

Bring your budding archaeologists to Stonehenge and see what artefacts you can discover in our special sandboxes. While you're here, take part in our Summer Explorer Quest too.


Book ➑️ bit.ly/3DBa1wG
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The Heelstone at twilight. πŸŒ… Standing in splendid isolation to the east of the stones, the Heelstone is silhouetted against the gathering dawn with mist rising in the field beyond. πŸ“·: Grant Privett

The Heelstone at twilight. πŸŒ…

Standing in splendid isolation to the east of the stones, the Heelstone is silhouetted against the gathering dawn with mist rising in the field beyond.

πŸ“·: Grant Privett
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When it rains, look for rainbows. 🌈 This wonderful double rainbow was beautifully captured by our Visitor Assistant, Alissa this morning. πŸ“·

When it rains, look for rainbows. 🌈

This wonderful double rainbow was beautifully captured by our Visitor Assistant, Alissa this morning. πŸ“·
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Looking for some Bank Holiday inspiration? πŸ˜€ Head to Stonehenge and marvel at the incredible ingenuity and engineering skills of prehistoric people. Budding archaeologists will enjoy taking part in our Kids' Dig too! ⛏️ Book online to save 15% ➑️ brnw.ch/21wM2Ho

Looking for some Bank Holiday inspiration? πŸ˜€

Head to Stonehenge and marvel at the incredible ingenuity and engineering skills of prehistoric people. 
Budding archaeologists will enjoy taking part in our Kids' Dig too! ⛏️

Book online to save 15% ➑️ brnw.ch/21wM2Ho
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Stars are captured rotating round the pole star, Polaris, in this incredible time lapse photo. 🀩✨ πŸ“·: David Cutler

Stars are captured rotating round the pole star, Polaris, in this incredible time lapse photo. 🀩✨

πŸ“·: David Cutler
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This view never gets old. Whether you’re visiting for the first or five hundredth time, the stones are always a magical sight. ✨ πŸ“·: David Cutler

This view never gets old. Whether you’re visiting for the first or five hundredth time, the stones are always a magical sight. ✨

πŸ“·: David Cutler
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Stonehenge has inspired people to study and interpret it for centuries, yet many questions remain to be answered – about who built it, when, and why. πŸ“· Robert Harvey - Natural World Photography .

Stonehenge has inspired people to study and interpret it for centuries, yet many questions remain to be answered – about who built it, when, and why.

πŸ“· Robert Harvey - Natural World Photography
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Don't miss your final chance to take part in our Kids' Dig event this week! ⛏️ Bring your budding archaeologists to Stonehenge and see what artefacts you can discover. While you're here, you can take part in our Summer Quest too! 🐢 Book ➑️ brnw.ch/21wM8sh

Don't miss your final chance to take part in our Kids' Dig event this week! ⛏️

Bring your budding archaeologists to Stonehenge and see what artefacts you can discover. While you're here, you can take part in our Summer Quest too! 🐢

Book ➑️ brnw.ch/21wM8sh
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Many of the incredible objects on display in our exhibition are on loan from The Salisbury Museum and Wiltshire Museum. Why not dig deeper into the prehistory of the Stonehenge area with a visit to these nearby museums. brnw.ch/21wMaiQ brnw.ch/21wMaiR

Many of the incredible objects on display in our exhibition are on loan from <a href="/SalisburyMuseum/">The Salisbury Museum</a> and <a href="/WiltshireMuseum/">Wiltshire Museum</a>.

Why not dig deeper into the prehistory of the Stonehenge area with a visit to these nearby museums.

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Step into the sunshine this weekend at Stonehenge. β˜€οΈ Uncover the incredible story of the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world in our exhibition, explore the Neolithic Houses and enjoy a treat in our cafΓ©. Book ➑️ brnw.ch/21wMdb4

Step into the sunshine this weekend at Stonehenge. β˜€οΈ

Uncover the incredible story of the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world in our exhibition, explore the Neolithic Houses and enjoy a treat in our cafΓ©.

Book ➑️ brnw.ch/21wMdb4
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The early morning sun glistens on the so-called Slaughter Stone. The Victorians thought the rust-coloured rain water which collects on the stone's surface was evidence of ancient blood spilt on a stone altar. In fact it's due to the iron in the stone reacting with the water.

The early morning sun glistens on the so-called Slaughter Stone.

The Victorians thought the rust-coloured rain water which collects on the stone's surface was evidence of ancient blood spilt on a stone altar. In fact it's due to the iron in the stone reacting with the water.
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Happy 1st of September! With Autumn Equinox just around the corner, make the most of the final days of astronomical summer with a visit to Stonehenge. β˜€οΈ Plan your visit ➑️ brnw.ch/21wMfdQ

Happy 1st of September! With Autumn Equinox just around the corner, make the most of the final days of astronomical summer with a visit to Stonehenge. β˜€οΈ

Plan your visit ➑️ brnw.ch/21wMfdQ
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From today, the new Salisbury Reds X2 route means you can now catch a bus between Stonehenge and Wiltshire Museum. πŸ›οΈ 🚌 From Devizes you can take a Stagecoach West bus to Avebury - the other part of the World Heritage Site. Plan your journey ➑️ traveline.info

From today, the new <a href="/SalisburyReds/">Salisbury Reds</a> X2 route means you can now catch a bus between Stonehenge and <a href="/WiltshireMuseum/">Wiltshire Museum</a>. πŸ›οΈ 🚌

From Devizes you can take a <a href="/Stagecoach_West/">Stagecoach West</a> bus to Avebury - the other part of the World Heritage Site.


Plan your journey ➑️ traveline.info
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Dahlia season is here and that can only mean one thing… 🌸 The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show is just a few weeks away! πŸ“… Fri 27 – Sun 29 Sept πŸ•’ 9.30am – 7pm Book online to save 15% ➑️ brnw.ch/21wMidX #DahliasAtStonehenge

Dahlia season is here and that can only mean one thing… 🌸

The Grand Stonehenge Dahlia Show is just a few weeks away!

πŸ“… Fri 27 – Sun 29 Sept
πŸ•’ 9.30am – 7pm

Book online to save 15% ➑️ brnw.ch/21wMidX

#DahliasAtStonehenge
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Step back in time this weekend and marvel at the ingenuity of Neolithic people with a trip to Stonehenge. 🏺 Visit our exhibition featuring 250+ archaeological objects πŸ›– Explore the Neolithic Houses 🍰 Enjoy treats in our cafΓ© Book ➑️ brnw.ch/21wMpb6

Step back in time this weekend and marvel at the ingenuity of Neolithic people with a trip to Stonehenge.

🏺 Visit our exhibition featuring 250+ archaeological objects
πŸ›– Explore the Neolithic Houses
🍰 Enjoy treats in our café

Book ➑️ brnw.ch/21wMpb6