Stonehenge more accessible with group?
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Stonehenge more accessible with group?
Hey all!
I know that some years back, Stonehenge became less accessible, and that for a while now one cannot get too close or inside the ring, etc. But I've also heard that there is more accessibility with a group.
(To clarify, I'm not speaking of accessibility for mobility-challenged, but a "how close can I get" type of thing.)
I will be on a cruise in May, docking for one day in Portland, England. One of the attractions of this cruise was Stonehenge, to which I've never been and which my 17 year old daughter is very keen on seeing.
I would like to hire a guide/driver to visit Stonehenge but I'm afraid that we might be more limited in terms of the visit than with a group.
My questions are:
1. Do you know if there are privileges accorded to groups that are not given to professional guides?
2. Can you recommend a guide?
3. Do you recommend something within an hour or two drive of Portland other than Stonehenge?
Thanks!
I know that some years back, Stonehenge became less accessible, and that for a while now one cannot get too close or inside the ring, etc. But I've also heard that there is more accessibility with a group.
(To clarify, I'm not speaking of accessibility for mobility-challenged, but a "how close can I get" type of thing.)
I will be on a cruise in May, docking for one day in Portland, England. One of the attractions of this cruise was Stonehenge, to which I've never been and which my 17 year old daughter is very keen on seeing.
I would like to hire a guide/driver to visit Stonehenge but I'm afraid that we might be more limited in terms of the visit than with a group.
My questions are:
1. Do you know if there are privileges accorded to groups that are not given to professional guides?
2. Can you recommend a guide?
3. Do you recommend something within an hour or two drive of Portland other than Stonehenge?
Thanks!
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>>I know that some years back, Stonehenge became less accessible, and that for a while now one cannot get too close or inside the ring, etc. But I've also heard that there is more accessibility with a group.
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Yup, Portland. Not Portsmouth.
The cruise ship has excursions. They are the simplest but not always the most satisfactory options. (They also don't always "give back" to the local community quite as much, although one could debate that as they provide employment.)
I'm just exploring options right now. Thanks!
The cruise ship has excursions. They are the simplest but not always the most satisfactory options. (They also don't always "give back" to the local community quite as much, although one could debate that as they provide employment.)
I'm just exploring options right now. Thanks!
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If you decide you don't want to go as far as Stonehenge you might consider this excursion that we did on a weekend out of London staying in Weymouth (which is a pretty little town). http://www.jurassicsafari.co.uk/