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Stonehenge is owned by the nation and is administered by English Heritage. Much of the World Heritage Site land is owned by local farms, but a third is owned and managed by the National Trust who are spearheading the
grass regeneration scheme.
There is some debate regarding the Stonehenge setting, and new visitor facilities have been planned for some time. As yet no work has been done, but it is hoped that new facilities
will be in place in time for the 2012 Olympics.
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Aside from the plentiful wildlife and nature available, the UNESCO site is considered
one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Britain. The landscape boasts several outstanding Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments that can be reached on foot a short distance from the famous Stonehenge.
Stonehenge
The Stones can be seen from the main car park, and can be viewed quite clearly from the roadside. Unlike the other monuments in the area
however, it is necessary to pay to get closer. An entry fee of £6.60 for adults and £3.30 for children (Oct 2009) includes an audio guide and takes you through a tunnel under the road on to the site. There is no
access to the stone circle itself - visitors are guided around the monument by roped pathways and on-site attendants. The audio guide is available in several languages and if you listened to all available material
would take an estimated 30-60 minutes.
It is not usually possible to walk amongst the stones themselves, but English Heritage and some tour operators from Salisbury can arrange early morning or evening visits
allowing you to do this.
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