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The number of visits to Stonehenge in England grew by roughly percent in 2024 over the previous year. Despite the annual increase, visits remained below pre-pandemic levels, totaling almost *** million in 2024. 

Stonehenge as a cultural attraction

Stonehenge is a famous prehistoric monument and cultural heritage attraction, ranking as one of the most visited paid attractions in the South West of England. The monument is operated by English Heritage, the charity managing historic buildings, monuments, and sites in England. Visitors to Stonehenge account for a significant proportion of the overall number of visitors to English Heritage staffed sites. Along with Avebury, Stonehenge forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Have visitor attractions in the UK recovered from the impact of COVID-19?

Combined attendance at the most visited tourist attractions in the United Kingdom increased in 2024 over the previous year. In most cases, however, the number of visits to individual attractions did not catch up with pre-pandemic levels. That said, attendance at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, one of the most visited tourist attractions in London, was ** percent higher in 2024 than in 2019.