Stonehenge is one of the world’s most iconic landmarks—but is it worth the visit? Here’s a balanced look at the experience, including helpful travel tips.

People gather at Stonehenge, England, during sunrise on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, Saturday, June 21, 2025. (Zhanna Manukyan/PA via AP) By Associated Press.

People gather at Stonehenge, England, during sunrise on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, Saturday. (Zhanna Manukyan/PA via AP) ...

As the sun rose Saturday on the longest day of the year, a crowd erupted in cheers at Stonehenge where the ancient monument in southern England has clocked the summer solstice over thousands of years.

Stonehenge was built in stages 5,000 years ago on the flat lands of Salisbury Plain approximately 75 miles (120 kilometers) southwest of London. The unique stone circle was erected in the late ...