Tag: GB – Stonehenge Avebury and Associated Sites

A new report claims that there is uncertainty over plans to dual the A303 and build a tunnel under Stonehenge. The Amesbury and Berwick Down road improvement project, which involves building a tunnel beneath the World Heritage Site, is still at a very early stage. However a report by the National Audit Office claims that there are risks and uncertainty around it being delivered on time and achieving the desired benefits. The project forms part of the A303 and A358 road corridor which links the South East and South West of England.

Source: Serious ‘concerns’ over plans to dual the A303 and build tunnel under Stonehenge

Despite signs warning visitors not to stand on the wall, many are ignoring the information and clambering up the stones – which reach as high as eight-foot at some points.

Source: Tourists are destroying Hadrian’s Wall with selfies

It could be a description for the art heist of the century, but there’s more to the story.

Source: Stonehenge’s missing piece smuggled abroad returned after 60 years

Solutions for improving the environment surrounding the Stonehenge, while explored and pursued to high costs, have resulted in nothing concrete.

Source: The battle to preserve a historical structure

A perfect combination of the U.K.’s top sites, including Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath.

Source: Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath with Lunch

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Visit two of England’s most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in one day with fun and outgoing guides. Size matters; benefit from small group sizing (no more than 15) for an authentic and memorable experience.

Source: From Oxford: Stonehenge and Bath Small-Group Tour

Take an Express Coach Service from London to Stonehenge. Enjoy the stones at your leisure with a fascinating audio-guide tour.

Source: Stonehenge Express Half-Day Tour from London

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Archaeologists have accused road workers of damaging a 6,000-year-old structure close to Stonehenge…

Source: Stonehenge Site Damaged During Road Construction, Archeologists Say