Number of visits to Stonehenge in England 2010-2023

The number of visits to Stonehenge in England grew significantly in 2023 over the previous year. Despite the sharp annual increase, visits remained below the figures recorded before the impact of COVID-19, totaling around 1.3 million in 2023. 

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?

Attendance at the most visited tourist attractions in the United Kingdom rose substantially in 2023 over the previous year. In most cases, however, it did not catch up yet 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 roughly five percent higher in 2023 than in 2019.