English Heritage debuts daily prize draw for ‘private time’ at Stonehenge this August
Winners and their booking group will receive ‘a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stand within the ancient stones with no one else around’ before opening hours
English Heritage has introduced a daily prize draw in August for visitors to Stonehenge, allowing one lucky traveler to enjoy exclusive, private access to the ancient stone circle for 20 minutes each day. The 5,000-year-old landmark in Wiltshire, UK, regularly attracts around 1.3 million annual visitors who contend for a glimpse of the historic site.
As part of the initiative, all ticket holders booking their visit to Stonehenge this August are automatically entered into the daily prize draw. The winners will be granted the opportunity to spend 20 minutes inside the prehistoric circle, free from other tourists, between 9:10 am and 9:30 am on the day they win. A Stonehenge team member will be present during the visitor's private time, offering insights into the monument's history and conservation efforts.
Georgia Butters, English Heritage's head of operations for Stonehenge, expressed excitement about the new program, stating, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stand within the ancient stones with no one else around, soaking up the atmosphere and spirituality of this remarkable place." For those who wish to explore the monument further, Stone Circle Experience tours are available, allowing up to 52 people to spend time inside the circle outside of regular visiting hours, priced at £63.61 per adult.
Some researchers speculate that certain components of the world-renowned monument may have been transported from a stone circle located 250 kilometers away, according to archaeologist Vincent Gaffney.
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