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charliesmum) wrote2012-07-24 08:09 pm
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So, we're planning one family day trip while in England, and we were originally going to go to Bath, but the train tickets are a wee bit expensive, so we're exploring our options, and naturally I turn to you, my LJ friends, to help make the decision.
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I'm leaning toward Stonehenge myself. It's been on my bucket list for awhile. What do you think?
[Poll #1856059]
I'm leaning toward Stonehenge myself. It's been on my bucket list for awhile. What do you think?
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http://www.salisburyguidedtours.com/stonehenge-2.htm
"There is an outer perimeter fence, but once you are through the turnstiles there is a piece of thin rope about 60cm/2feet high which keeps you back from the stones. The nearest you get is around 30m/yds away, but the view is still good. You won't be looking through a fence at Stonehenge.
"You should allow about an hour to walk around Stonehenge.
"There's no cafe and no restaurant. There is a coffee stall selling drinks, sandwiches, and baguettes. In the summer months there is an ice cream stall as well. Seating is outside so if it is raining, snowing, cold and windy there is no cover except in your car!
"During June 1st to August 31st, Stonehenge is open from 9am - 7pm."
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If you do choose Stonehenge then consider combining the trip with Bath, which isn't too far away, or, if stone circles & neolithic history really interest you then Avebury is within reasonable reach, too, with lots more stones, Silbury hill and the West Kennet Long Barrow, too. Definitely plan to see the stones as early in the day as you can, though, 'cos it gets very busy and your view won't be as good later.
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Also had the rope treatment--couldn't touch or walk amid the stones, but it was still pretty cool. I have a book listing all the stone circles in the British Isles & France. Still hope to get back there and visit a few more someday.
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