Stanton Drew Stone Circle and Cove Guided Tours

Join our expert volunteer guides for a captivating 1-hour tour of one of England's most fascinating prehistoric sites!

Although it is the third-largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, the three circles and three-stone ‘cove’ of Stanton Drew remain surprisingly little-known. Step back in time and uncover the mysteries behind these ancient stones as part of the Heritage Open Days festival.

Event Details
Dates: Friday 18th, Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 2026
Tour Times: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM (Duration: 1 hour)
Cost: Free tour! (Note: A £1 entrance fee is charged directly by the landowner).
Visitor Information
Age Limit: Suitable for ages 15+
Dogs: Welcome on leads 🐾
Parking: Limited parking available on-site—please plan ahead or consider car-sharing where possible!
Meeet at the entrace to the Stone Circle

Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time at the entrance to the the Stones. Please note the tours are free but a £1 fee ( cash only) is charged by the landowner to access the circles field. You can pay this at the beginning of your tour.
There is limited free parking at the entrance to the stones field. Further free parking can be found adjacent to The Druids Arms. Farm livestock is likely to be present in the stone circle field therefore no dogs are allowed.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

11:00 & 13:00

Saturday 19 September:

11:00 & 13:00

Sunday 20 September:

11:00 & 13:00

Location & directions

Stanton Drew Stone Circle, Stanton Drew, Stanton Drew, Shropshire, BS39 4EW

Directions:

Postcode : BS39 4EW Latitude : 51.367139 Longtitude : -2.5760365

Contact on day:

Ginny Slade

Telephone number:

+447880480811

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre booing via Eventbrite

Booking contact name:

English Heritage

Booking telephone number:

+447880480811

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/somersets-forgotten-giants-free-stanton-drew-stone-circle-tours-tickets-1996370169919

Alternative booking website:

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stanton-drew-circles-and-cove/

Accessibility details

Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour start time at the entrance to the the Stones. Please note the tours are free but a £1 fee ( cash only) is charged by the landowner to access the circles field. You can pay this at the beginning of your tour. There is limited free parking at the entrance to the stones field. Further free parking can be found adjacent to The Druids Arms. Farm livestock is likely to be present in the stone circle field therefore no dogs are allowed.

Additional information

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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