London Heathrow Airport to Stonehenge: Private day trip

Modern radiocarbon dating has dates Stonehenge’s origins to around 3000 BC, effectively dispelling the long-standing theory that it was built by the Druids - they wouldn’t arrive for another 1000 years. Most archaeologists agree the site was used for burials and death rituals, and was likely a ritual site for the Romano-Britons as well. During the Middle Ages, in an attempt to explain how the massive stones were moved, legend said that Merlin himself built Stonehenge as a memorial to 3,000 nobles killed by the Saxons. To this day, exactly how Stonehenge was built remains a mystery - the inner ring of stones came from Wales, 240 miles away, and theories to explain how they were moved range from giant baskets to glaciers. But the mysterious origins and purpose are all part of the site’s. For those with a passion for ancient history, be sure to extend your stop to explore the area's many prehistoric sites, and visit the exhibition center.