Petition · past parliament
Ensure Stonehenge is free for tourists and prevent commercialisation of the site
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
After visiting the site I was amazed English heritage were charging £14.50 per adult and £8.50
Per child for what was essentially a 2km bus journey and a roped walkway around the stones, this is a national monument and should not be commercialised in the way it has been.
Per child for what was essentially a 2km bus journey and a roped walkway around the stones, this is a national monument and should not be commercialised in the way it has been.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/prices-and-opening-times a link to price list.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is an operational decision for English Heritage, which is a registered charity.
You could raise this issue with English Heritage directly using the following website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/contact-us
You could raise this issue with English Heritage directly using the following website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/contact-us
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Feb 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.