Number of visits to Stonehenge in England 2010-2022

The number of visits to Stonehenge in England grew significantly in 2022 over the previous year, after falling dramatically with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the sharp increase, visits remained below pre-pandemic figures, totaling around 977 thousand in 2022.

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 make up a significant proportion of the overall number of visitors to English Heritage staffed sites. Along with Avebury, Stonehenge forms a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Visitor attractions in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic

Attendance at popular museums, galleries, and similar cultural institutions in the United Kingdom rose substantially in 2022 compared to the previous year, as shown by the year-on-year percentage changes in visits to leading tourist attractions in the UK. For instance, attendance at the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, the British Museum, and the Tate Modern - the most visited tourist attractions in London that year - increased by roughly 200 percent compared to 2021. Total visits, however, did not catch up yet with pre-pandemic levels.