Saturday 5 February 2011

Stonehenge Tours from Salisbury City

Stonehenge Guided Tours from Salisbury  Journey back in time to discover Stonehenge, probably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world. Our hop-on hop-off tour picks up in Salisbury city centre and runs to Old Sarum, through the beautiful Wilshire countryside to the magnificent, magical henge.

You can buy an all-in-one ticket that gives you admission to Stonehenge as well as the tour, or just pay for the tour and enjoy the ride through the Wiltshire landscape.

Stonehenge evolved from a simple bank and ditch in the Neolithic period, some 5,000 years ago, to a very sophisticated stone circle built on the axis of the midsummer sunrise. The bluestones were brought 240 miles from the Preseli mountains in Wales.

Stonehenge
There are many stories about the significance of Stonehenge. It may have been an astronomical observatory or used for sacred rituals linked to the sun, successful crops or even the dead. We simply don’t know, but you can learn about them on the audio tour at the site - it’s in 10 different languages.
You can find out more about the history of the site, and view photos and videoclips, at the English Heritage Stonehenge page.
Old SarumThe tour takes you by Old Sarum, a huge earthwork raised in about 500BC by Iron Age settlers, and later occupied by Romans, Saxons and Normans. They built a castle and a royal palace, and by the mid-12th century it was a busy town with a fine new cathedral.

Lack of water and squabbles between church and military lead to the building of a new settlement by the river, now known as Salisbury. Old Sarum was abandoned and fell into ruin. If you want to take a look at the site, you can get off the tour and rejoin later on - your ticket lasts all day.
from 16 October
Winter timetable:Salisbury rail station 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400
Salisbury bus station 1010 1110 1210 1310 1410
Old Sarum 1016 1116 1216 1316 1416
Old Sarum 1025 1125 1225 1325 1425
Stonehenge arrive 1033 1133 1233 1333 1433
Stonehenge depart 1040 1140 1240 1340 1440 1540
Old Sarum 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600
Salibury Blue Boar Row 1106 1206 1306 1406 1506 1606
Salisbury rail station 1111 1211 1311 1411 1511 1611

Click here: http://www.thestonehengetour.info/

You can also organise private small group tours of Stonehenge and Wessex through
The Stonehenge Tour Company
The Stonehenge Website
Stonehenge and Salisbury Guided Tours
Histouries UK

Enjoy your visit to Stonehenge
Stonehenge Tour Guide

Tuesday 25 January 2011

THE STONEHENGE LEGACY

There's them as might argue the real Stonehenge legacy is the chronic traffic jams on the A303 in summer as thousands flock to Wiltshire to marvel at the mysterious and ancient stone monument.


It wouldn't pay to be that flippant around the fanatical Henge Master, his Inner Circle and their cowelled cohorts, however. They're a secret society dedicated to unlocking the site's mystical secrets and are not averse to a bit of human sacrifice to aid their cause as the summer solstice approaches.

Archaeologist Gideon Chase is drawn to the area by his father's suicide and is soon caught up in investigations by the local police.

Progress is slow, however, and not helped when the glamorous daughter of the American Vice-President is kidnapped on a visit to see the stones.

Can she be rescued before being forced to take her place as the next sacrifice? A hugely improbable scenario, but so well-written you may find you care
Stonehenge Tour Guide

Friday 7 January 2011

Enjoy Bath and Stonehenge special access tours from London

So, you've seen all the London sights. You've been to the Tower of London, done Madame Tussauds and bought the t-shirt at the London Eye. What next? Many visitors to London make the mistake of thinking that all of the UK's finest attractions are to be found within the capital. It's simply not the case, and in fact London makes the perfect base for tours to Stonehenge and Bath: two of the UK's oldest settlements.


You'll never forget your first glimpse of spectacular Stonehenge, its monumental rocks rising up magnificently against the Salisbury Hill skyline. Theories about this mysterious rock formation abound. Was it an astronomical clock? A Bronze Age burial ground? A religious temple? Make up your own mind as you explore the unique landmark that has had the world scratching its head for 5,000 years.

Standing proudly on the slopes of the River Avon 100 miles west of London, beautiful Bath was the first city in England to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it's not difficult to see why. Bath boasts an enviable collection of famous monuments including gothic glory of Bath Abbey and romantic Pulteney Bridge, modelled on Florence's Ponte Vecchio.

In AD 43 the Romans established Bath as a spa resort, erecting a temple and baths around the UK's only naturally occurring hot springs. Large segments of the original Roman Baths still remain, including the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House, the Sacred Spring and the Museum. Together with the Grand Pump Room, the baths attract well over a million visitors every year.

Golden Tours Coach Tours - Book here
Golden Tours, London's leading sightseeing company, offers a full range of tours to let you experience the magic of Bath and Stonehenge for yourself. Here are a few suggestions for bus tours to Bath and Stonehenge Tours that you'll never forget.
Stonehenge tours from London don't get much better than our 'Private Viewing of Stonehenge' tour. On this full day coach trip, you'll discover the secrets of Stonehenge with exclusive access to the ancient stone circle! Get up close to this mysterious landmark before continuing your journey of discovery with a whistle-stop Bath tour that includes elegant Bath Abbey, and, of course, the Roman Baths. Add a morning tour of the dramatic Tower of London to make your historic experience even more special!

Pressed for time? Try our 'Simply Stonehenge' tours with your choice of morning or afternoon excursions to the magnificent pre-historic monoliths. Or pick the 'Stonehenge and Bath' tour to enjoy both of these unique landmarks as well as a delicious lunch in a traditional Stonehenge pub!

The Magna Carta, mysterious Stonehenge and the Roman Baths are just a few of the highlights you can expect on our 'Bath, Stonehenge and Salisbury' tour from London. Marvel at the soaring spire of Salisbury Cathedral and view the historic Magna Carta document in the Chapter House. Our 'Windsor, Bath and Stonehenge' adds a visit to stunning Windsor Castle to your Stonehenge experience and bus tour to Bath.

Our tours to Stonehenge and Bath make getting to these world-famous landmarks from London as easy as hopping on our luxury coach. Choose Golden Tours for great-value Bath and Stonehenge tours you'll never forget.

External links:
The Stonehenge Tour Company
http://www.prfire.co.uk/press-release/enjoy-bath-and-stonehenge-special-access-tours-from-london-with-golden-tours-40745.html

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http://www.stonehenge-stone-circle.co.uk/tour-companies.htm

Stonehenge Tour Guide