Stonehenge Heritage Management

Mid-Summer sunset at Stonehenge

The following web pages are aimed at teachers and students studying travel and tourism, heritage management and geography from Key Stage 3 to undergraduate level. 

Use these pages to find out more about the management of Stonehenge as both an important historic monument and a popular tourist attraction.  You can also download ideas for lessons and authentic working documents to use in class.

Business Management

How does English Heritage manage Stonehenge both on a strategic level and on a day-to-day basis?

Managing Stonehenge

Conservation & Research

The importance of conservation and research at Stonehenge. How do we balance conservation and public access?

Looking after Stonehenge

Management & Ownership

Who owns Stonehenge? English Heritage's role and remit to manage Stonehenge.

Who owns Stonehenge?

Learning Activities

A selection of learning activities for teachers and lecturers including:

  • Quick quizzes
  • Session plans
  • Live briefs
  • Discussion topics

Resource Bank

A list of useful source documents and working documents for teachers and lecturers to download and use in the classroom.

Browse the bank

Visitor Experience

What is the current visitor experience like at Stonehenge? Explore the current facilities and interpretation at Stonehenge.

Current facilities at Stonehenge