Stonehenge Entry Ticket 2026

What the standard Stonehenge entry ticket covers, what it costs, how timed entry works, and how to book it without paying more than you need to. Prices verified against English Heritage on 14 October 2026.

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The short answer

A Stonehenge entry ticket is general admission to the monument and its Visitor Centre. It is timed: you pick an arrival slot, but the ticket is then valid all day. Book online by midnight the day before and an adult ticket starts at £27.20, against £32.00 on the day.

It includes the stone circle path, the exhibitions, the Neolithic houses and the shuttle bus. It does not include a guided tour, an audio guide, parking, or access inside the stone circle. Those are separate.

What the entry ticket includes

One ticket covers the whole site. There is no separate charge for the shuttle bus or the exhibition once you are in.

✓ Included in the price

  • The stone circle visitor path, the closest you can get on a standard ticket
  • The Visitor Centre exhibition galleries, including the 360-degree film
  • The reconstructed Neolithic houses with volunteer explanations
  • The shuttle bus between the Visitor Centre and the stones
  • An automatic refund if English Heritage has to close the site on your date

✕ Not included

  • Access inside the stone circle, which needs the Stone Circle Experience
  • A live guide or an audio guide, both bookable separately
  • Parking at the Visitor Centre, £4.00 for non-members
  • Transport to Stonehenge, unless you book a tour from London
  • Food and drink at the café

The ticket is valid all day

Your arrival slot gets you in. After that you can stay as long as you like within opening hours, walk the landscape, revisit the exhibition or take the shuttle more than once. Last entry is always two hours before closing, so a 5:00pm close means the last slot is 3:00pm.

Entry ticket prices 2026

These are the official English Heritage prices. Prices are set in date bands, so the figures below are the lowest band and peak dates cost more. Booking online by midnight the day before saves up to 15% against the on-the-day rate.

£27.20
Adult
from, advance online
£32.00 on the day
£23.60
Concession
from, 60+ and
full-time students
£17.20
Child
from, ages 5–17
under 5s free
£71.60
Family
from, 2 adults
+ up to 3 children

Ways to pay less

  • Book by midnight the day before. The single biggest saving, up to 15% off the on-the-day rate.
  • Choose an off-peak date. Weekdays outside school holidays sit in the cheaper bands.
  • Use a family ticket. For 2 adults and up to 3 children it works out cheaper than buying separately.
  • Check your memberships. English Heritage members enter free. National Trust (England) members enter free using the code G03ANZ at checkout. Both still need to reserve a slot.

Opening hours for 2026

Stonehenge opens at 9:30am every day except 25 December. Closing time follows fixed dates rather than the seasons. Last entry is two hours before closing.

Period Opens Closes
1 January – 27 March 2026 9:30am 5:00pm
28 March – 6 September 2026 9:30am 6:00pm
7 September 2026 – 16 March 2027 9:30am 5:00pm
25 December 2026 Closed Closed

Hours on the summer and winter solstices are set separately. Published hours currently run to 16 March 2027. Prices and hours last verified 14 October 2026 against english-heritage.org.uk.

Check your date

Verified 14 Oct 2026

Stonehenge opening hours and ticket prices change by date, not by season. Pick a date to see the hours, last entry time, the advance booking deadline for the 15% discount, and whether your date falls in a peak period. Hours are fixed calendar bands, which is where most published guides are wrong.

Published hours run to 16 March 2027. Dates outside that range are not yet on sale, so check the English Heritage website.

How to book the entry ticket

  1. 1

    Pick your date and arrival slot

    Entry is timed. Slots run from opening until two hours before closing. Mid-morning on summer weekends and school holidays goes first, so book early if you need a specific time.

  2. 2

    Book on the official English Heritage site

    The official ticket is sold through English Heritage's own booking system. Book by midnight the day before to get the advance price. Have your membership number ready if you are an English Heritage or National Trust member.

  3. 3

    Bring the ticket and arrive within your slot

    Show the booking on your phone at the entrance. Arrive inside your slot, then stay as long as you like. The Visitor Centre is a short shuttle ride from the stones, so allow time for that.

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Entry ticket or guided tour from London?

The entry ticket is the cheapest way to see Stonehenge, from £27.20 per adult in advance. It suits you if you have a car, are already in Salisbury, or are happy to arrange the train and bus yourself. Parking at the Visitor Centre is £4.00 for non-members.

A guided tour from London starts at £65 per person and includes return coach transport, pre-booked admission and commentary. Travelling independently from London costs roughly £45 to £65 all-in once train, bus and admission are added, so the tour premium is small and removes the logistics. If you are staying in London without a car, the tour is usually the better value.

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Want to go inside the stones?

A standard entry ticket does not take you inside the circle. The Stone Circle Experience is a separate booking, capped at 52 people per session, about an hour long, at £70.00 per adult and £40.00 per child. It runs outside normal opening hours and does not operate in October or November. Book well ahead.

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Stonehenge entry ticket FAQs

The questions people ask most about the standard admission ticket.

What is a Stonehenge entry ticket?
A Stonehenge entry ticket is general admission to the monument and its Visitor Centre. It covers the stone circle path, the exhibition galleries, the reconstructed Neolithic houses and the shuttle bus between the Visitor Centre and the stones. It is a timed ticket: you choose an arrival slot when you book, but once you are through the entrance the ticket is valid all day, so you can stay as long as you like within opening hours. It does not include a guided tour, an audio guide or access inside the stone circle.

How much is a Stonehenge entry ticket in 2026?
Booked online in advance, an adult entry ticket starts at £27.20, a concession ticket (60+ and full-time students) at £23.60, and a child ticket for ages 5 to 17 at £17.20. Children under 5 are free. A family ticket covering 2 adults and up to 3 children starts at £71.60. Booking online by midnight the day before your visit saves up to 15% against the on-the-day rate, when an adult ticket costs £32.00. Prices are set in date bands, so the exact figure depends on your date, with school holidays and weekends sitting at the higher end.

Do I need to book a Stonehenge entry ticket in advance?
It is strongly recommended. Stonehenge runs a timed-entry system, so booking ahead secures your arrival slot and the up-to-15% advance discount. You can still buy on the day, either online or on arrival, but you pay full price and popular slots, particularly mid-morning on summer weekends and school holidays, do sell out. Booking by midnight the day before is the deadline for the advance price.

Can I cancel or change a Stonehenge entry ticket?
English Heritage tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, so you cannot cancel for a refund or move your booking to another date in the normal way. You can amend or cancel a booking through the English Heritage portal at least 24 hours before your visit, but the standard terms still apply to any refund. The exception is when English Heritage itself has to close the site, for example for severe weather: in that case they refund the booking automatically and you do not need to ask. Book through GetYourGuide instead and the cancellation terms shown on that listing apply, which are often more flexible. Check the terms shown on the listing before you pay.

What is included in the Stonehenge entry ticket?
The entry ticket includes the stone circle path, the Visitor Centre exhibitions, the Neolithic houses and the shuttle bus to and from the stones. It does not include parking, which is £4 for non-members at the Visitor Centre, or the Stone Circle Experience, which is a separate booking that takes a small group inside the stones outside normal opening hours. English Heritage members and National Trust (England) members enter free but still need to reserve a timed slot; National Trust members book with the code G03ANZ at checkout.

Can I go inside the stone circle with an entry ticket?
No. A standard entry ticket takes you around the outside of the stone circle on the visitor path, which is how almost everyone sees Stonehenge. Going inside the stones requires the separate Stone Circle Experience, capped at 52 people per session, roughly an hour long, at £70 per adult and £40 per child. It runs outside normal opening hours and does not operate in October or November. Book it well ahead, as sessions sell out.

Is an entry ticket or a guided tour from London better value?
It depends on how you are travelling. If you have a car or are already in Salisbury, the entry ticket is the cheapest way in, from £27.20 per adult in advance. If you are coming from London without a car, a guided tour from £65 per person includes return coach transport, pre-booked admission and commentary, which is often better value than assembling train, bus and admission separately. We break down the full cost comparison on our ticket prices page.

Are Stonehenge tickets cheaper on the day or in advance?
In advance. Booking online by midnight the day before your visit saves up to 15% against the on-the-day rate. The advance discount applies to the official English Heritage timed ticket, and guided tours from London include admission at their own package price, which is usually fixed rather than date-banded.

Do English Heritage and National Trust members pay for entry?
No. English Heritage members enter free, and National Trust (England) members are entitled to free entry through the reciprocal arrangement, booking with the code G03ANZ at checkout. Both still need to reserve a timed entry slot in advance and bring their membership card on the day. Parking is also free for English Heritage members.

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Prices verified 14 October 2026. Check the operator before you travel.