Just two miles from Stonehenge and only one mile from Woodhenge, Amesbury is an attractive small town embraced by a loop of the River Avon as it cuts through the high plateau of Salisbury Plain. The town has served the needs of travellers for centuries providing accommodation, a meal break or just a rest from driving. Amesbury, with its free parking, offers one of the most convenient places to stop on both the A303 and the A345. There are many attractive B & Bs, shops and inns as well as all the amenities of a market town.
Just to the north, Woodhenge, a neolithic site, was first recognised through aerial photographs taken in 1925. To the south of the town lies the beautiful Woodford Valley which offers an attractive route to Old Sarum and Salisbury, following the River Avon and passing attractive thatched cottages. The Information Centre in the town has a comprehensive range of information to help you make the most of this appealing part of Wiltshire.