For the first time, the new visitor centre will enable us to provide a much needed introduction to Stonehenge, helping visitors to understand, appreciate and enjoy this unique place.
New exhibition spaces will make the story of Stonehenge accessible and engaging for everyone, whatever their age and interests, and through a variety of media will equip visitors to explore the monuments and landscape. One idea is to draw on recent archaeological discoveries in the World Heritage Site by recreating buildings contemporary with Stonehenge which were found within Durrington Walls in the north-east corner of the World Heritage Site.
Stonehenge receives over 40,000 education visitors every year from both the UK and around the world. A new, multi-functional education base at the visitor centre will provide space for school groups to conduct workshops and hands on activities, with a dedicated bag storage and lunch area. Community groups and family activities will also be catered for.
Opportunities for learning and discovery will continue as visitors move into the landscape. English Heritage is considering the possibility of visitors collecting a portable audio or video guide to accompany their journey through the landscape to the Stones and beyond.
