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Major city · United Kingdom

Amesbury

Visit Stonehenge and the town in half a day; stay 1 night if using Amesbury as a base for nearby sites.

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Amesbury is the closest town to Stonehenge and offers a walkable historic centre, a few museums and nature walks. One full day covers the main sights; add a night for a relaxed base before day‑trips to Salisbury or the surrounding countryside.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
May–Sep
avoid Oct–Apr
Airport
SOU
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Amesbury: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Amesbury999 ▾
  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • NHS non‑urgent111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Amesbury, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerPub pint£4–£5 (≈ US$6–7)
  • Metro or bus rideBus fare (Salisbury‑Amesbury single)£4.30 (≈ US$6)
  • Museum or sight ticketStonehenge entry ticket£23–£30 (≈ US$35–40)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room£140 (≈ US$190)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £50 (≈ US$70) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £150 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

StonehengeAbbey Church of St Mary and St MelorLord's WalkBluestone Vineyards
Airports
SOU Salisbury Airport (about 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Amesbury, limited scheduled services)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Amesbury: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

15 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

1°C (34°F)

12 rd

Mar

11°C (52°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

10 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Sep

21°C (70°F)

12°C (54°F)

10 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

14 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

15 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

High Street is pedestrian‑friendly; local HOPPA community bus runs a few routes. Car gives fastest access to Stonehenge; trains serve nearby Salisbury.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Stonehenge

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Walk ~5 km (3.1 mi) (≈1 h) north from Amesbury along the A303 footpath

Buy tickets online; arrive early to avoid crowds.

Salisbury

go

Door to door: ≈45 min total

Train from Salisbury station (15 min by car) then 10‑min walk to cathedral

Cathedral open daily; check opening times.

Old Sarum

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Bus X4 from Salisbury to Old Sarum (≈20 min)

Free entry; historic earthworks and views.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Amesbury town centre

Walkable to sights; options include B&Bs and small hotels.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£50–£70 (≈ US$70–95) excl. bed
Mid
£80–£120 (≈ US$110–160) excl. bed
High
£150 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B double room1 × 1 night × £90£90
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80£160
A303 car travel to Stonehenge (round‑trip, fuel estimate)2 × £18£36
HOPPA community bus day ticket2 × £7£14
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£30
Trip total≈ £165 per person per day, bed included£330≈ US$450

2026 estimate in GBP; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Bus fare (Salisbury‑Amesbury single)£4.30 (≈ US$6)
Coffee at café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Pub pint£4–£5 (≈ US$6–7)
Stonehenge entry ticket£23–£30 (≈ US$35–40)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Amesbury is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on the A303 and typical UK road safety – keep an eye on cyclists and follow pedestrian crossings.
  • A303 near Stonehenge often backs up; allow extra travel time.
  • Bus timetables change seasonally; check the HOPPA service before you go.
  • Amesbury has no railway station; plan via Salisbury.

Emergency numbers

Police
999
Fire and ambulance
999
NHS non‑urgent
111

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Emergency

  • Police999
  • Fire and ambulance999
  • NHS non‑urgent111

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • A303 car to Stonehenge (fuel estimate): ≈£15 round‑trip
  • HOPPA bus day ticket: ≈£5
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Amesbury. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Oct–Apr · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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