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Stonehenge & Bath
Stonehenge & Bath
Discover two of the most fascinating places in the south-west of England in one day – Stonehenge and the historic city of Bath.
At Stonehenge, you’ll see one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments. The stone circle is over 4,000 years old, and although no one knows exactly why it was built, many theories link it to ancient ceremonies, astronomy and early engineering. You’ll be able to walk around the visitor route, learn about how the stones were moved and arranged, and explore the reconstructed Neolithic houses.
Afterwards, the trip continues to Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Georgian architecture and Roman history. You’ll see landmarks such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Bath Abbey, and you may visit the Roman Baths depending on your programme. Bath’s streets are compact and easy to explore, with plenty of cafés and small shops.
Stonehenge map
The Timetable for the Trip
0:00 – Meet at Ruskin College for welcome and safety briefing by Activity Leaders.
0:10 – Depart Ruskin College by coach.
1:40 – Arrive at Stonehenge Visitor Centre.
Toilets, short orientation, pick up audio guides if included.
1:50 – Shuttle transfer from Visitor Centre to Stone Circle.
(Shuttles run every few minutes.)
1:55 – Explore Stonehenge (self-guided).
2:35 – Shuttle back to the Visitor Centre.
2:40 – Visit the exhibition and Neolithic houses.
3:05 – Regroup outside the Visitor Centre for departure.
3:10 – Depart Stonehenge by coach and travel to Bath.
4:10 – Arrive in Bath city centre (near the Abbey/Roman Baths area).
4:15 – Leader-led walking tour of Bath’s main sites.
Includes Bath Abbey exterior, Pulteney Bridge, River Avon, Royal Crescent and the Circus.
5:15 – Free time for students to explore, shop, or relax (in agreed groups).
6:00 – Regroup at the meeting point (usually outside Bath Abbey).
6:10 – Depart Bath by coach.
What is Stonehenge?
What is Stonehenge?
Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle built between 3000 and 2000 BCE. The largest stones weigh up to 25 tonnes, and some were transported from Wales – more than 200 km away. No one knows the exact purpose of the site, but many archaeologists think it was connected to ceremonies, burials, or the movement of the sun.
What will you see there?
What will you see there?
The famous circle of standing stones
A visitor centre with artefacts from the Stonehenge landscape
Reconstructed Neolithic houses showing how people lived
A wide open landscape that gives a sense of what the area looked like thousands of years ago
Why is Bath famous?
Why is Bath famous?
Bath is known for its hot springs and Roman history. The Romans built a remarkable bath complex here nearly 2,000 years ago, and the city later became a fashionable Georgian spa town. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with some of the best-preserved Georgian streets in Britain.
What will you see there?
What will you see there?
The Royal Crescent and the Circus – iconic examples of eighteenth-century architecture
Bath Abbey, a stunning Gothic church in the centre
The River Avon and Pulteney Bridge, one of the few bridges in the world with shops along both sides
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