Stonehenge was one of the highlights of our trip—and well worth the travel it took to get there.

After a few days of city-hopping, we set out on one of the most travel-heavy days of our adventure. We started the morning in Bath with breakfast at our hotel, then caught a cab to the train station. From there, we boarded a train bound for Salisbury, one of the best jumping-off points for a Stonehenge day trip.

When we arrived in Salisbury, we needed a place to stash our luggage for the day. Thankfully, we found a charming little pub just a few minutes’ walk from the train station called Hettie Bell’s. They were kind and accommodating—definitely a great option for luggage storage in Salisbury if you’re passing through or planning a short stop like we did.

From there, we hopped on the Stonehenge tour bus, which runs directly from the town center out to the monument. The ride itself was scenic and peaceful, taking us through stretches of English countryside.

We lucked out with the weather—it was a beautiful, sunny day, perfect for visiting one of the most iconic and mysterious UK landmarks. There’s something surreal about seeing Stonehenge in person. Photos don’t really capture the scale or the sense of history the stones give off. Standing there, you can’t help but wonder how people thousands of years ago managed to move and position stones of that size with such precision. It’s a feat of engineering that still inspires awe today.

Even my daughter, who was starting to feel a little “over” the trip by this point, lit up as soon as we got close. Visiting Stonehenge with kids can be hit or miss, but in our case, it definitely landed.

After taking our time to walk the full circle around the stones and enjoy the views, we caught the return bus back to Salisbury. We retrieved our bags from Hettie Bell’s and made our way back to the train station for the final leg of the day—our ride back to London.

The train ride was uneventful, and we arrived at our hotel—Lancaster Hall Hotel—without any trouble. It’s a little small and sparse, but perfectly fine for a quick overnight before our flight the next day. Clean, quiet, and conveniently located.

All in all, this was one of the most memorable days of the trip. Long, yes—but standing in the presence of something that ancient and awe-inspiring made every transfer and train ride completely worthwhile.