Friday 20 April 2018

Visiting Stonehenge and want to be involved in research at Stonehenge?

By completing a questionnaire as you walk around Stonehenge you can help archaeologists to understand how people from different backgrounds view the landscape. This will help with interpretations of important sites like Stonehenge. If you would like to take part, simply access the questionnaire via the QR code or URL below. All you need to do is fill in some information about yourself and answer the questions as best as you can. 

Why does this research matter?
Archaeologists try to study past people who have very different cultural backgrounds from themselves. Certain perceptual theories suggest that this will cause us to see landscapes differently than the people we study, whilst others state that this is not an issue. If we see landscapes differently, then how we interpret them may not accurately reflect the past.

This questionnaire forms part of PhD research looking into this issue and will be analysed for the final thesis.

Why me? Why here?
With visitors from all over the world Stonehenge is the perfect place to carry out this kind of study. We are not just looking for archaeological experts, but all sorts of people. You must be over 18 and give your consent to take part. 

What information do you need?
In order to understand what attributes affect perception of the landscape we will ask you to fill in information such as age, gender and cultural background. All information will be completely anonymous and will be held securely in compliance with the Data Security Act and University of Southampton policy. Only the researcher will have access to the questionnaire responses.

What if I change my mind?
If you decide that you no longer want to take part, simply close this webpage without submitting the questionnaire.

Important Information
Please read this information carefully before deciding whether to take part in this research. By checking the box at the start of the survey you are indicating that you are aged over 18, and you are consenting to participate in this survey.
Please select your language by clicking here

Visit the Stonehenge Survey website here.

If you are on a Stonehenge Tour or visiting independently your feedback is valuable.

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Friday 19 January 2018

English Heritage going green with new fleet of Stonehenge tour buses

GREENER buses to transport visitors to and from Stonehenge have arrived.


The new fleet of buses, which will be operated by Tourist Coaches, will be powered by the latest in clean diesel technology.

According to English Heritage, the buses will reduce the impact on the historic landscape and provide a more comfortable ride for visitors.

Jennifer Davies, head of operations at Stonehenge, said: “We are really excited to be taking delivery of our new greener buses. They’re better for the environment and more fuel efficient than the old buses.

“The great news for us and our visitors is that as each vehicle can carry more people than our old buses, which means less time to wait on busy days before your journey to the stones begins.”

To mark the launch six local schools have been given the chance to name each of the new buses, with the winning classes being given the opportunity to be picked up in their named bus for a day at the 5,000-year-old stone circle

Ms Davies added: “We can’t wait to hear the names that the school children have come up with and we’re looking to welcoming our first visitors on board.”

Read the full story in the Salisbury Journal 

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Sunday 7 January 2018

2018 Stonehenge Opening Times, Prices and Ticket Information

Stonehenge is Europe's most famous neolithic monument dating from 2800 BC. Stonehenge was built in four main stages from 2800 BC - 1550 BC. This is a temple to the sun, moon, planets and stars, an astronomical clock. Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in England.

Stonehenge Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Advance Ticket (Non Gift Aid)£16.30 per ticket
Child Advance Ticket (Non Gift Aid)£9.80 per ticket
Concession Advance Ticket (Non Gift Aid)£14.70 per ticket
Family Advance Ticket (Non Gift Aid) 2 + 3£42.40 per ticket
Above prices are for pre-booked tickets via green button above through VisitWiltshire (advance booking is strongly recommended to guarantee entry) English Heritage and National Trust members admitted free. Please note: All Travel Trade, paying group and education group visits must be pre-booked.

Stonehenge Opening Times

Open New Year
2018(01st January - 29 Mar 2018)
DayTimes
Monday09:3017:00
Tuesday09:3017:00
Wednesday09:3017:00
Thursday09:3017:00
Friday09:3017:00
Saturday09:3017:00
Sunday09:3017:00
2018/19(30 Mar 2018 - 31 May 2019)
DayTimes
Monday09:3019:00
Tuesday09:3019:00
Wednesday09:3019:00
Thursday09:3019:00
Friday09:3019:00
Saturday09:3019:00
Sunday09:3019:00
2018 Summer(1 June 2018 - 31 Aug 2018)
DayTimes
Monday09:0020:00
Tuesday09:0020:00
Wednesday09:0020:00
Thursday09:0020:00
Friday09:0020:00
Saturday09:0020:00
Sunday09:0020:00
2018 Autumn(1 Sept 2018 - 15 Oct 2018)
DayTimes
Monday09:3019:00
Tuesday09:3019:00
Wednesday09:3019:00
Thursday09:3019:00
Friday09:3019:00
Saturday09:3019:00
Sunday09:3019:00
26 Dec & 1 Jan, 10am-5pm
24-25 Dec Closed

2018 Closed days-
20th June
21st June
24th December
25th December
On the 22nd June for Summer Solstice it will not open until 11:30

Last admission is 2 hours before the advertised closing time.
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