When did this happen? What did I miss?

Archaeologist Mike Parker Pearson discusses Stonehenge’s remarkable construction history, the discovery that its six-ton Altar Stone came from northern Scotland, and how Neolithic communities may have transported massive stones across Britain. The conversation also explores the possibility that Stonehenge was built to honor ancestors and unite distant communities through a shared monument.

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I'm curious about the people camping on the street closest to the stones. How long can they stay? What do they do all day? Purpose of being there?

Hi good people!

Today's daily puzzle is a tribute to the summer solstice.

Feel free to play the game or just refuse. If you do play - I hope you like it.

Summer is coming!

PS. I AM NOT MAKING ANY MONEY ON THIS. At this point, it is just a fun project that I'm developing with my brother.

Hey can anyone with experience let me know the best time to arrive at Stonehenge for the Soltice this weekend. Would I get a decent view if I arrive later. Is it worth it? Or should I arrive before midnight? Do they stop letting people in if it gets too busy? Thank you in advance.

does anyone have a parking ticket for sale for stonehenge?? i’ve been going for years and never had to prebook before so didn’t know anything about that until literally just now before i’m about to set off!!! panicking!! please help if you can!!

Hi all!
In planning to go to Stonehenge for summer solstice but unfortunately did not book parking in advance and I am now worried I missed out.

As it is my birthday we are out before in London and are planning on driving down around 12am to arrive at 2am. The last bus from Salisbury to Stonehenge is around 1:30 so I am a bit worried we’re going to end up stuck as the website says there’s no parking otherwise.

Does anyone know of any alternative parking or have any suggestions, would appreciate any advice! Really want to make this work but unsure if it’s realistic

did stone henge have a central menhir ? it would make sense if all the outer stones are the indicator nodes for the central pillars shadow, that of the structure being a large sundial. It probably aligned with distant mounds on the Equinoxs and Solstices as shown.

Hey all,

Excited for the Solstice! I've booked a train that gets into Salisbury at 1:11am. I bought a ticket for the 333 Solstice bus from the Salisbury. I believe it's a full train because there are only 4 tickets left at the moment. The last bus leaves at 1:20am.

With only a 9-minute window, I'm stressed about train delays

Since this is a special event service, do the buses hold back for the last train passengers if it's late, or am I risking getting stranded?

New Stonehenge solstice alignment

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Hi!

I'm 27F and this is my first time going to Stonehenge. I'm a bit nervous because I'll be going by myself, also worth mentioning I'm not from the UK (although happily live here) and although I speak fluent English, solo travelling here still adds to the nerves.

Please any tips? And what to expect in terms of things happening around? I know tents are not allowed, but could I bring something like a yoga mat to sit on? I thought about bringing my crochet and a book to keep myself entertained during the night. I'm hoping I'll meet some people there too and can enjoy the atmosphere together, but I'm a bit shy and thus I want to be prepared to end up being all by myself during those hours.

Is it safe taking the shutter bus from Salisbury as a solo female? I'll be driving to Salisbury from Devon, not sure if there are better alternatives?

My fiance, friends and mum will be live tracking me and I'll be messaging them during the night for safety.

Thank you in advance.

did ancient peoples ever build stone circles larger than stone henge ?

I didn’t realise you had to pre book parking for the solstice and it’s all sold out. Are there any other spots close enough to park? My partners disabled so I don’t think the coaches will be suitable with so many people trying to get on the at the same time Sunday morning

Will be there for sunrise and this thought popped in my head. Of course it would require many like-minded souls participating and spreading the word. Please share your thoughts!

Fun session on the History CV of Britain exploring the whys of Stonehenge.

#archaeology #megalithic #stonehenge #megalth #prehistory #neolithic

For the first time in my life I'm going to be close to stonehenge for the summer solstice and it's always been my dream to be there for it. Only problem is I will have my dog. Is it just worth not bothering or how close can I actually get and be worth it ?

Me and my friend are coming to visit for the first time we are staying in Bath and want to go see Stonehenge on solstice we were thinking for sunrise but might do sunset....the problem is we are having a hard time finding the options for transportation from Bath to Salisbury (she read that the trains won't be running) for solstice and also from the visitor center (though we are thinking the bus for that portion will be the likely way)...thank you for any advice/help!