Family travel guide
Everything families need to know — age suitability, the shuttle with kids, what to bring, facilities at the site, and how to book.
Stonehenge is genuinely impressive for children of most ages. The scale of the stones — some weighing up to 25 tonnes — has an immediate visual impact that does not require historical knowledge to appreciate. The Visitor Centre includes hands-on exhibits and a full-scale replica of the prehistoric village where Stonehenge's builders lived, which children find engaging.
Free entry. Pushchair-friendly path. May not fully engage with the history but the stones are visually striking.
Great age. Interactive Visitor Centre, the ancient village replica, and the scale of the stones are all age-appropriate.
Excellent. The mystery and the history land well. Many secondary school groups visit for curriculum reasons.
The Salisbury to Stonehenge shuttle is a comfortable, direct 35-minute journey in a private minibus. Unlike the public Stonehenge Tour bus, every passenger has a reserved seat — no standing, no crowding, no waiting for the next service with tired children.
Folded pushchairs and prams can be stored in the luggage area at Caboose — free of charge as with all bags. Please contact us when booking if you are travelling with a pram so we can confirm space on your chosen departure.
Leave the nappy bag, spare clothes, and everything else at Caboose and only bring what you need at the site. The walk around Stonehenge is much easier without a full family bag.
The 10:15 or 11:15 shuttle is ideal for families — you arrive before the busiest tour groups and have plenty of time at the site. The last outbound shuttle at 15:15 leaves only about 60–75 minutes at Stonehenge before the last return at 16:30, which may feel rushed with children.
Book the 10:15 shuttle for families — it arrives before the main tour groups and gives children a full 2+ hours at Stonehenge without feeling rushed.
Clean, modern facilities at the Visitor Centre — use before heading to the stones.
Hot food, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Family-friendly pricing.
Interactive exhibits about Stonehenge's history, ideal for school-age children.
Full-scale replica of the prehistoric village. Children can explore inside the huts.
A land train runs between the Visitor Centre and the stones — useful for young children.
English Heritage gift shop with children's books and souvenirs.
Book both the shuttle and your Stonehenge entry tickets in advance. English Heritage entry is timed — children under 5 are free; ages 6–17 receive a discounted rate. The total cost for a family visit varies by party size — the shuttle at £15 per person return makes transport the most affordable part of the day.
Book family shuttle seats →Yes — Stonehenge is open to all ages and has good facilities including a cafe, toilets, and a visitor centre with interactive exhibitions. Children aged 5 and under enter free. The path around the stones is mostly flat and suitable for pushchairs.
Folded pushchairs and prams can be stored in the shuttle luggage area at Caboose. Please contact us in advance if you are travelling with a pram so we can confirm space availability for your departure.
Children aged 5 and under enter Stonehenge free. Children aged 6–17 receive a discounted entry rate. Adult tickets are priced separately. Book via the English Heritage website — on-the-day tickets cost more.
The 10:15 or 11:15 shuttle works well for families — arriving before the busiest tour groups and giving children plenty of time at the site without rushing. Avoid the last departure at 15:15 if children need more than an hour at Stonehenge.