Good news for tour groups in planned Stonehenge improvements

ENGLISH HERITAGE has submitted a planning application for a range of permanent improvements to accommodate the 1.3 million visitors each year to #Stonehenge in England. 

Suggested changes include the creation of a new coach park with a more streamlined lay-out and permanent spaces for up to 53 60-seater coaches; a group reception building in a more convenient location, with WC facilities just for group visitors; and a visitor transit shuttle pick-up-point exclusively for groups, so they can go directly from their coach to the stone circle at peak times.

#EnglishHeritage expects to get a decision on its proposals for the World Heritage site from Wiltshire County Council by the end of July.

Kate Davies, Stonehenge’s general manager says: ‘The temporary expanded coach park which has provided extra parking for more than 20 coaches over the past year has made a substantial difference to the efficiency of our operation at Stonehenge, and brought benefits to all our visitors. But permission for this temporary parking expires in 2017. So we are now seeking to introduce a sustainable longer term and permanent solution, which also addresses other pressure points that have impacted negatively on our ability to fully offer world class facilities at this leading UK attraction.’

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