We are on the morning tour at Highclere Castle on Sept 4, 2018. What timed ticket should we buy for Stonehenge?
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Troy, Oh, USA
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It’s close to an hour drive, it depends how long you are at Highclere Castle.
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OP
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If we get to Stonehenge by 4pm, is that sufficient to have a good visit there?
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Yes, 4 PM is sufficient to be allowed entry, but if you can manage to get there a little earlier it will be better. English Heritage says the last entry is 2 hours before the announced closing time, which in September is 19.00 (7 PM).
See http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/prices-and-opening-times
To drive from Highclere Castle, take the A34 south to the major roundabout at the A30 / A303. The sign on the roundabout will say Andover. After that, follow signs toward Exeter. There is often a queue (traffic backup) before the junction for Stonehenge, so be prepared to brake.
I believe it is possible to visit Woodhenge and Durrington Walls after Stonehenge closes; located just north of the A303 on the A345.