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Stonehenge – |
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At Stonehenge, stop into the visitor center before going out to the stones. You walk on the grassy circular ditch around
the stones, but you can't get near them. This makes the stones seem even
more mysterious, remote, inscrutable, defying graffiti and the touch of
modern civilization. Even so, when we were there, a toddler ran out into
the grassy area next to the stones, his parents had a hard time convincing
him to get back on the path (another greasy handprint on those old stones
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Be sure to reserve timed tickets for entry in advance: book tickets |
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Tip: Stonhenge is situated on large grassy Salisbury Plain, surrounded by public access land. In the long days of summer, bring a picnic supper, and dine on the grass. |
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Avebury – Stonehenge is more famous, but Avebury
is a much larger stone circle. The Neolithic stones in Avebury are sprinkled
throughout the village, and kids can touch and climb on them. We had a great
time running around the stones, spread over a large area, and having tea
in the little village. There's also small museum with artifacts and archeology. |
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Also, stop off to take a look at Silbury Hill, the
largest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe. Imagine piling up all that
dirt with simple tools! |
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Wayland's Smithy (Ashbury, Oxfordshire) – Walk a short distance down The Ridgeway National Trail to find this Neolithic
burial chamber, constructed over 5000 years ago. The long barrow is
edged with huge, mystical-looking sarsen stones, and it's fun to hide in
the small chambers. |
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Illustrated history of Stonehenge, where prehistoric peoples constructed this mysterious monument of giant stones over many centuries, and the latest exciting archaeological discoveries. (Chapter book)
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Follow an archeologist around the site to discover why
prehistoric people built Stonehenge, where did the stones come from, ceremonies and rituals for the dead, and more. Good for older kids. (Chapter
book)
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Arrange 16 mini-stones in a circle, just like the real Stonehenge, and find out about the legends and history of this extraordinary monument. Small enough to bring on your trip. (Activity pack)
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(More children's
books on other England pages) |
