WITCHES, KINGS & ANTIQUARIANS: uncovering the mysteries of the Rollright Stones

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Stonehenge of the Cotswolds - 5 Reasons to visit the Rollright Stones

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Americans on their first trip to England usually feel compelled to visit Stonehenge. I confess, I did the same thing myself! But now that I’ve visited Britain over 20 times, and have lived there the past two summers, I feel like there are other stone circles that are just as worthy of a visit. They might not be as famous, but they have their own unique mystery and beauty and story of their own.
In this visit I’ll show you the Rollright Stones, the beautiful countryside where they sit, and share 5 Reasons why you should visit them!
Let me know if you have visited any stone circles and what YOU think of Stonehenge, Avebury, the Rollrights, or any other really old rocks you have visited!
Please be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on all my upcoming video about “How to Plan a Trip to the Cotswolds” and loads more British fun in store this year! Cheers! XX Dara (and Ian)
To Download Free Audio Tours of the monuments, visit: www.rollrightstones.co.uk/
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@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Stay tuned for my "How to Plan a Trip to the Cotswolds" video coming soon!!! To see Ian's favourite village in the Cotswolds, click here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZcIjffdsxS4.html

@davsav Год назад

You told the story of the Rollright stones beautifully. I also like Avebury very much but I loved being at Stonehenge at midnight on December 31st 1999

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Well, that does sound like a special time to be at Stonehenge! But I agree that it's nice to visit some of these other Neolithic places as well 😉

@MadameMinima Год назад

I agree the 5 reasons you mentioned are clearly in favour of Rollright!!! The most important to me is it not being as touristy as Stonehenge. I hate being among a mass of tourists. So I definitely would prefer to visit Rollright. And anyhow, I already visited Stonehenge 40 years ago and as I suppose the stones did not move there, there is no need to visit it once again.🤣

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Yes indeed in the life of Stonehenge, 40 years is nothing! They have changed how you see them though. If you've been once. That's enough 😉

@The_Brit_Girls Год назад

I loved your telling of the Rollright Stones legend, Dara. Beautifully narrated. I really appreciated the captivating pictures that accompanied it too 👏👏

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Well, I am no Lucy, but I'm doing my best 😉 Cheers luv! XX

@TravelingTramps Год назад

Enjoyed visiting the Rollright Stones with you Dara and Ian. So ancient and a bargain! 😁😁None of those annoying tourists around either or their buses!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

True! Being in a place like this by yourself gives you a chance to sit and contemplate the legends! 👑🧙‍♀️🧚

@theresabigwideworld2632 Год назад

Something of a pet peeve with me when people ask what are 'must see' locations. Travel gurus usually just list the most well known and often crowded destinations, the rise of the instagram travel influencer with the pretty pictures increased this 'check list' type of tourism. 'Visit the UK, here's your list, check off each location'. But the real fun of travel is actually discovering places that generally aren't on any lists, you just create your own list. It's one of the main reason why I enjoy watching travel videos from so called 'smaller' youtubers as I've learnt about so many interesting places in the world I had never heard of. This video is a great example, I've never heard of the Rollright Stones and the site looks fascinating.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

We are definitely on the same wavelength! I agree that it's no fun to go to a country and only visit the most popular places! They are usually crowded, expensive, and stressful. Much more fun to discover hidden gems... like this place 😉Cheers! Dara

@lisabenjamin6833 Год назад

As a Cotswolds tour guide I definitely love the Rollright Stones! Stonehenge is actually free if you're a member of English Heritage or the National Trust (well, I mean included in your membership and you don't have to pay more). I'm visiting for the first time next week (I have been before, but parked on the roadside and peeked through the fence... I don't think you can do that anymore!)

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Are you Lisa Go Cotswolds? Since I'm not on Facebook anymore, I miss everybody's posts... I'm surprised you have never been to Stonehenge officially! Yes, they have massively changed the set up of how you park and visit the site now. It's actually quite a hassle. But you make a good point about the fees. I do agree it's a good idea to get an English heritage membership or national trust if you're going to be in Britain a while, and then plan several places you can visit to take advantage of the membership! Last year we did that, and also joined Historic Houses. Big fun! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers! Dara

@lisabenjamin6833 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels yep that's me! I've never been an English Heritage member before so never wanted to pay the entrance fee! 😂

@peterdel3307 11 месяцев назад

Hello Dara and Ian Stonehenge is known worldwide, cotswold hills looks beautiful scenery around and nice tourist attractions those stones are of a important historic values the whispering knights collection of stones good interesting info you read to us and unique, wow amazing the fairy queen appears and people make wishes wow that's cool, enjoyed fully very well presented and filmed this is fascinating love your work best wishes looking forward to seeing more of your work here from Brit girls 💙👀

@MagentaOtterTravels 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Peter!

@petersymonds4975 Год назад

Dara. Another great video. I agree with you. I’ve lived in the UK for 70 plus years. I’ve driven past it a few times and never felt the need to stop. Never knew the cost but there's always seem to be too many people there and some years ago the stones have been fenced off to keep from vandalism and graffiti. I prefer Avebury as well. In Wales we have some ancient Cromlech’s which marked very ancient graves of usually a prominent chief or prince. A Cromlech usually consist of two tall upright stones and a large bridging stone across the top. Quite a few in Pembrokeshire.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

We need to look out for those next time we are in Pembrokeshire! Thanks for telling me about the cromlechs!

@griswald7156 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels i ve been all over Pembrokeshire,but ive never seen one..

@goexploringwithcolor-shawn Год назад

Looks awesome Stonehenge and rollright stone! Great to know lots information about them. Very interesting to watch 😍👍👍Thank you for wonderful sharing, greeting from Color&Shawn 🤗🤗

@RichardWells1 Год назад

Well, Dara, your Rollright Stones story is much more compelling than a distant fleeting view of Stonehenge from the A303! Sounds like a must-visit. (Long before the M4 motorway was built, I used to spend a day driving to Bristol via the A303 and stop for a rest in the layby near the then free subway entrance to Stonehenge. Can't recall many visitors then! How times have changed! Here's hoping the Rollright Stones retain their secluded peace and quiet.)

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I agree, I hope they stay unspoilt 🙏

@TravelingTramps Год назад

Interesting legends. Loved hearing them Dara. Now hurry along and let's get to lunch!. No time to count! 🤣🤣

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

My husband did not find the Rollrights as important as I did ;-)

@TravelingTramps Год назад

We did enjoy the visit. Your know we have some ancient stones here in the States too. Just didn't lift the tons of weight and set them on their side! Other than Scotty at Coral Castle in Florida. That was an old hermit who loved the "Stonehenge" stories and thought he'd duplicate the probable means of construction. By himself and only at night. The winches were hidden from view. Amazing place if your ever in southern Florida.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Haha, that is so interesting! Thanks, Dave!

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Год назад

Loved the legend story. Very interesting! Thank you for giving us an alternative to Stonehenge! I like the fact it’s less touristy. When our daughter was studying in the UK she was invited to participate in an architectural dig near Stonehenge. Great video Dara! ❤

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

That's fun! What was your daughter studying?

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels she has two degrees Art history & History. ~Cara 💖

@timelord5920 Год назад

The Calanais standing stones on Lewis are my faves, free to visit too 😊

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Thanks for the recommendation! That sounds like another one that people should make an effort to visit!

@IamaDutch-Kiwi Год назад

Dara that was amazing. And yes, tourist teasers like Stonehenge do tend to loose their charm when overrun by visitors. I understand the need to protect them, but I also would balk at paying such fees and not be able to even touch the stones. Your Rollright Stones seems far more interesting. Lovely narration and story telling. Have a great week ahead. 👏💐🇳🇿🙋🏼‍♀️🇳🇱

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Thanks, Anita! I have become hopelessly behind on responding to comments, apparently. My trip to Utah really set me back with my responsiveness because I had no time to be on my phone or computer ;-) I hope you had a great Easter! XX Dara

@MadameMinima Год назад

I looooove the legend of the King!!! This is so fascinating 💖

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Did you like my witchy voice? LOL

@MadameMinima Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels Of course 🧙‍♀

@ShelbyFarrow Год назад

Wow, that was interesting. I had never heard of these before. I visited Stonehenge back in 1988 when my Mom and I toured the UK.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

The first time I saw Stonehenge was in the 1980s as well. It has changed a lot since then, unfortunately not for the better... And it's fun to discover one of the many other Neolithic stone circles in Britain and hear the interesting history associated with them

@GENerationXplorers Год назад

Haven’t been to Stonehenge since i was a nipper. £26? Yikes. Rollrights? Haven’t heard of these. £1? Can get down with that! The plaques look informative and well maintained. Kings and Witches? Great retelling Dara and what a wonderful explanation. ❤ gosh midsummers eve is the 24th! Had to google that one! Great instalment 👍

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

A voluntary donation of £1 to enter. And I didn't mention this, but the parking is FREEEEEE🤑

@GENerationXplorers Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels woop woop woop ♥️

@angkortraveling862 Год назад

Wow awesome place. So beautiful place, great day to exploring with your video. I'm very enjoyable to watching your video. You make great video. Very beautiful place, high quality of video, great history from you,. Please have a wonderful day from Angkor Wat temple please have a wonderful day.

@lizbignell7813 Год назад

Avebury is my favourite as well. We sent an evocative few hours there one Boxing Day. There was almost no one there but us.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

It is wonderful because it's so big, and you can wander around up close to the stones, and it's so nice to visit the village as well!

@lizbignell7813 Год назад

When we went we had our friends’ 4 yo daughter with us who had ADHD. She had been running around very excitedly but when her mother put her in the “witch’s chair” she instantly calmed down and sat quietly. It was very odd.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@lizbignell7813 oooooh kinda spooky!

@lizbignell7813 Год назад

It was! She is 27 now, l don’t think she remembers it.

@thatplace1 Год назад

Very interesting and like your idea of going here rather than Stonehenge. Great points on why to go here and enjoyed the history story. Cheers. Like 80

@PostcardAndAPint Год назад

Ooo not heard to these before. Loved the story of the king. Thanks for introducing us to this place. One for the future for sure. Cheers 🍻

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Since it is free, fast and convenient... defo worth a stop!!

@theresabigwideworld2632 Год назад

I've driven past Stonehenge many times, the first time I think, we at least we drove past slowly!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Haha well done!

@philipmason9537 Год назад

If you’re ever by Stonehenge again you should visit Woodhenge, only a few minutes away. Woodhenge is probably slightly older than Stonehenge but not much to see comparatively, as there are now wooden markers to show where the original tall wooden posts were.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Great suggestion! Cheers! Dara

@RhubarbAndCod Год назад

I'd so much like to see this sight some day!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

It is a pleasant place! Sorry I'm WAY behind in answering comments! It's been madness lately!! ;-)

@BlackCatKitchen Год назад

This is so true! I loved Avebury! We'll have to check out the Rollright Stones next time we're in Chipping Norton!! 😻😻

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Since it's fast, easy and nearly free... definitely stop for a quick visit! Just don't bring those black cats when the witch is about...

@simonoleary9264 Год назад

I've never heard of the Rollright stones. Love Avebury though (about 30mins drive from us). There is another little known free henge, just around the corner from Stonehenge ... Woodhenge! (Yes really) Historically this was made of wooden tree trunks, but now it's more "Concrete Bollard Henge". That said, they are about the right height to sit on and there were some quite nice views because it's on a hillside.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Thanks for the suggestion! A couple other viewers mentioned Woodhenge, so we will need to check that out when we are in the area. But yes, Avebury was SO fun to visit! Loved it! Hopefully I'll get THAT video done in May ;-) Fingers crossed! Cheers! Dara

@The_Brit_Girls Год назад

I will now add the Rollright Stones to the places I want to see when I visit the Cotswolds. Great vlog! 👍👍

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Yay! Thanks!

@forthedisenfranchised4366 Год назад

I'm with you, I'd definitely give Stonehenge a miss, and I'm pleased you highlighted an alternative.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Thanks! It's a fun place to visit.

@BakkerfeelingAdventures Год назад

Not just Americans. The Stonehenge was included on our GB road trip too. 😅 We should have watched this video sooner it seems. 😄 Beautiful place and very nicely presented too. Interesting story. Are you using a new editing software?

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

No, I'm still limping along in my Filmora software, haha. How about you? I hope you didn't waste a fortune visiting Stonehenge... the prices have definitely gone up!

@BakkerfeelingAdventures Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels Still on the iMovie, which really is a great editing software. I actually don't recall the exact price we paid for Stonehenge back in 2019 but it was a lot more that the Rollright Stones for sure. 😄 And with a good zoom, one can see if from afar just as well. If we ever revisit England I'll make sure to reach out to you first for tips and advice. 😊 Happy Easter! 🐣

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@BakkerfeelingAdventures we had a wonderful Easter celebration with our family! And yes, when you travel to Britain, let us know and we will give you advice... and meet up!!

@BakkerfeelingAdventures Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels Definitely! 😊

@brianlitsteraspietexan436 Год назад

Good video to watch

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I heard you might be moving! Is that true? I finished my mission TODAY!!

@PinnedonPlaces Год назад

Great video Dara, i do agree with you, there is so much more beauty in the UK in different areas, not just the overpriced tourist site! Although, wood henge just down from Stonehenge is actually really interesting and gives great food for thought - Would definitely like to experience visiting the Rollright Stones looks lovely and has a really unique past! Thanks for this one!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I didn't even know about wood henge! Thanks for that! 👍

@griswald7156 Год назад

The food for thought at Stonehenge is burger and chips..

@PinnedonPlaces Год назад

@@griswald7156 Haha!!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@griswald7156 I'm too daft... please explain 😉

@griswald7156 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels Dara you are not daft…and you know that.. P.O.P. Got it.

@Adeodatus100 Год назад

I must apologise for our ancestors. They left stuff like this lying around all over the place - very untidy. Seriously, there's some awesome archaeology in Britain. The Rollrights have a lovely atmosphere.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I guess we can forgive them for being untidy, because those rocks are pretty massive! I wouldn't want to have to tidy them up! Lol

@WanderingwithWatto Год назад

Ah yes very nicely done Dara. You could have done with someone with a Gloucestershire accent to narrate for you for authenticity 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️. These are on our huge list of places to visit. Thank you for showing them to us. Hope you and Ian are both well. Catch you soo. 👍🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Ah yes, I'm no good at impersonating a Glos accent I'm afraid! LOL Sorry for my super late response... we have been gone for a week and a half and I didn't touch my computer or keep up with my RU-vid on my phone. Too much going on! Thanks for watching and I'll see you soon ;-) Cheers! Dara

@Ellieskitchen Год назад

Loved the story! Love the narration. Fun video.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed my witchy voice ;-) LOL Cheers! Dara

@ShaneNixonFamily Год назад

The stones are endlessly fascinating. I love the legends behind them but the true history is amazing too. A story well told Dara!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Yes, the actual history and the legends make these weird big old stones really interesting. And the gorgeous location only makes it even better! Thanks for watching, Shane! I haven't seen any new videos from you in a while.... you OK?

@ShaneNixonFamily Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels Thanks Dara! I'm okay. Three reasons for lack of videos. 1. Slacker (that never goes away 😂). 2. I had some really minor surgery a 3 or 4 weeks ago so have been in recovery mode. 3. We had an Easter break for 10 days and went on a (painful - see point 2) road trip. 4. Because I can't count - just life - busy for the first part of this year. Georgia starting high school etc. I have one more Japanese video to finish and then something like 10 Aussie road trips to edit. Plenty coming up. 😂 Including another minor surgery (will not be a video). Thanks to covid I've been on a waiting list for a couple of years. Now everything is happening at once as the hospitals start catching up on "elective" surgeries. 😂😷🤕🥳

@ShaneNixonFamily Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels btw, thanks! I was motivated to open the ol' editing software again. Premiere Pro tells me it is more than a month since I last opened it. 🤣

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@ShaneNixonFamily I hope you enjoyed your break! And for the record, I give you a lot of credit for using premiere Pro. It was too hard for me! Lol

@ShaneNixonFamily Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels I am so used to Premiere now, even though it can be a giant pain in the neck, when I try to use more basic user friendly tools I get frustrated by the limitations 😂 Tomorrow we are actually going out for a bush walk to make a video. We have not done that in... a year?

@Hewagej Год назад

Wow I seen 1st time very intresting information video Thanks for share

@emiliarabe8769 Год назад

THIS IS SO GOOD 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Nice commenting 👍

@garylancaster8612 Год назад

Does it really cost 26 quid just to look at Stonehenge? Madness, as you say you can see them from the road anyway! I like the way you pick up on Cotswold landscapes that are a bit off the beaten track and can often be enjoyed with zero crowds. I also like Avebury a lot and am just waiting for a decent day to go down there for a walk I like that does a 7 mile circuit from there, past Silbury Hill. I also like The White Horse, Wayland's Smithy and Uffington Castle, have you been there Dara?

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I have not been there yet, but it sounds great!

@andrewhotston983 5 месяцев назад

Nice video. I must visit Rollright.

@MagentaOtterTravels 5 месяцев назад

Yes it's a nice place! With so many lovely places to visit nearby!

@user-eg8vx2jf5g Год назад

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@NBNatureTrailvan Год назад

Omg. Is Stonehenge £26. That’s just ridiculous 🤬. Better view from the 303 anyway 😃 Absolutely love the Rollwright Stones. Stumbled on them many years back very early one morning as dawn was breaking. Such an atmospheric place - love it there Dara. And the views are very beautiful too. 👍👍👍

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Yes, that is "highway robbery", right? Yes, I agree that the Rollrights are atmospheric and mysterious and beautiful ;-)

@NBNatureTrailvan Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels have a great weekend 👍👍

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@NBNatureTrailvan we are currently at the airport, headed to Utah! It's hot here and freezing there! 🥵 🥶

@NBNatureTrailvan Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels wow!! Have a good trip.

@davebirch1976 Год назад

It's a bit like London, Americans always have to go to London. If someone asked me (I might be a bit biased 😂) I'd say they'd be better visiting York. Lots of historic sites and sights, it even has a river running through it with boat tours available during the main tourist season, and everything is a lot cheaper than London.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I agree completely! People are always going to go to London, and in fact most of us have to fly thru London... but it's best to only stay briefly and then explore some things further out. Like York!

@MadameMinima Год назад

I have never heard of Avebury.....but I am sure if you recommend it, it is worth visiting!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

It is much bigger than Rollrights and you can walk all around the town, the circle, and the stones. It's massive! Hopefully I can get that video out next month...

@MadameMinima Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels I am looking forward!

@griswald7156 Год назад

The brits on a day out in Wiltshire go to places like Caen Locks …or check out a Barrow.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Like a long barrow? Did you see my Belas Knap video? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GVEC6ngKU3Q.html

@Poliss95 Год назад

Watching a live Q&A where they're talking about Stonehenge. 😲

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Coincidence? I think not! The witch made it happen! 🧙‍♀️

@NewCastleIndiana Год назад

I’m in the uk now. Not far from cheltenham . But staying near Brighton

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

How fun! How long are you there? Sorry that we aren't there to say hello!

@NewCastleIndiana Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels 17th. Attending Goodwood members meeting to get my car guy fill. Sunday was spent driving on strong side, in downtown London, Ted lasso pub, and Diddly square farm. Cheers!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@NewCastleIndiana sounds like fun! Except for going to diddly squat... did you enjoy it? I still haven't seen the latest season of Ted Lasso. Funny show! Safe travels! Cheers! Dara

@davidcoan4899 Год назад

Great video…you are well on the way to being eccentric enough to be a honorary Brit

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Heehee 😉 cheers mate!

@gerrymccartney3561 Год назад

I confess I had never heard of the Rollright Stones. They look well worth a visit, enough to forgive you for the witchy trick you pulled to get us there.😂

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Bwahahahaha! Read that and hear my best witchy cackle ;-)

@WITYTRAVELS Год назад

Great reciting of the history! 😂

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Ha ha, I'm glad you enjoyed my witchy voice 🧙‍♀️

@WITYTRAVELS Год назад

Uncrowded and non-touristy are the way we like it!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Indeed!

@Lee-70ish Год назад

Totally agree. The powers have wrecked Stone Henge as a place to visit. Over priced just to get a bit closer . With a tacky visitors centre and silly parking area. 40 years ago it was much more wild and a truely atmospheric place

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Yes, absolutely! They have taken a lovely place that you can easily see in 15 minutes and have now forced you to spend three hours visiting it!🙄

@wencireone Год назад

That's the best way to see a monument when no one else is there

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I agree! Especially when it has magical mystical stories...

@The_Brit_Girls Год назад

Wow, Stonehenge is expensive. You can have a free view of it in your car as you drive past, lol!

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I know, right? I'm #frugal

@john_smith1471 Год назад

Yes, Stonehenge was voted the most disappointing attraction in England, a tourist trap, a time heavy round trip, yet visitors overlook adjacent Salisbury and cathedral, American ex pat Bill Bryson wrote so well of Salisbury.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Excellent point!!! Salisbury is way more worth the time. My brother that I visited last week described Stonehenge as a place that should take 15 minutes to visit, but with the new setup it now requires 3 hours to visit!

@griswald7156 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels if you like old stuff in Salisbury, then old Sarum is a great place, when I was there it was deserted…you don’t sense history in a queue for a turnstile and a payment kiosk..

@griswald7156 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravelsI’ll take the 30 free seconds view drive by on the A road .I did read somewhere that they were going to put the drive by road into a tunnel..maybe that would force people into an expensive 3 hour dine and travelator session..

@MikeandTeresaExplore Год назад

Am I the first to disagree with this. It’s like saying don’t go to Buckingham Palace try Kensington Palace it’s less busy. If you’d said go to Avebury instead then it would be difficult to disagree. I seem to remember reading the henge is actually free your paying for parking and transport. Also you can stand in the stone circles on the soloists most who visit then don’t pay they park elsewhere and walk to the stones. I should go to the Rollrights sometime it’s somewhere we’d both want to do (Teresa). M&T

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Feel free to disagree with me! I just like taking the Mick out of Stonehenge... and to be fair, I did say in the video that Avebury is better than the Rollrights. Honestly, I was just trying an experiment to see if a Clickbait thumbnail would work. It didn't, so lesson learnt 🤣🤣🤣

@jasonjordan1936 Год назад

i you back in uk now

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Soon! Watch tomorrow's video to get the scoop 😉

@g__o__l__d__6673 Год назад

stonhenge the feet too the easter island heads

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

It does have a very interesting history!

@jeanlongsden1696 Год назад

I was surprized that you knew that Stonehenge was a stone circle and not a henge, as most people think because of its name.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Don't give me any credit! I don't even know what it henge is! 😬🙄🤣

@jeanlongsden1696 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels a henge has an earthworks around it, where as a stone circle doesn't.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@jeanlongsden1696 oh, good to know! Thanks for clarifying

@davegreenwood1663 Год назад

I with you on Stonehenge .Overpriced and overrated .At one time you could wounder around the stones ,no fences .

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Yep that's how it was when I first saw them in 1985

@griswald7156 Год назад

Then the niche was spotted to cash in…and they’ve never looked back..

@jillhobson6128 Год назад

How can anyone not be impressed by Stonehenge? It's not just a pile of stones, look at the skill of building it, look at the uprights and lintels. The Bluestones were brought from the Preseli hills in Pembrokeshire, many miles away. Why? Also, look at it's alignment with the heel stone and the solstices. Now tell me it's boring.

@garylancaster8612 Год назад

It's not boring but expectations are raised too high so the reality tends to disappoint.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

It is very interesting. But also overrated and overpriced and overcrowded in my humble opinion.

@jillhobson6128 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels I visited a few years ago in January so it wasn't crowded, I got in free on my NT and CADW card. How can't you be impressed by the stones and lintels and the fact that the Bluestones were brought from the Preseli hills in South Wales, many miles away or why the heel stones were aligned with the solstices? Don't you find the history fascinating and what the beliefs of the builders were? Don't forget how old it is.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@jillhobson6128 I do think that history is amazing! I just think that the current set up makes things over priced and inconvenient. It's like saying London isn't worth visiting. Of course it is! But if it's the ONLY thing you see in England, you missed out on an awful lot!!!

@griswald7156 Год назад

£26…..i assume that is the 2022 price. I wonder how expensive the ‘23 price will be… How much is it to park your car?

@Poliss95 Год назад

Depends on when you go. £26.30 on peak dates. They don't mention how much they charge for parking, so probably enough to make your eyes water. Want to see the summer solstice? You can't. It's closed on that day.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I don't know... but I bet it's steep!

@griswald7156 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels it costs a lot to visit the Rolling Stones….every car park in the uk is fast going down the smart app tube..

@Poliss95 Год назад

@@griswald7156 Rolling Stones? Autocorrect? 😁

@griswald7156 Год назад

@@Poliss95 who tells the cheesiest jokes ? Hugh or High ?

@griswald7156 Год назад

Louis louis the Kingsmen…

@Poliss95 Год назад

You didn't bump into any Doctor Who fans at the Rollright Stones? The stones are actually the Ogri. Aliens from the planet Ogros. Viviae Fay(Cessair) was turned into one of the stones by the Megara. The reason you can't count the stones is because they move. 😈😈

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Haha, not this time!

@Poliss95 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels The stones feed on blood btw. 😈

@Poliss95 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels Have you been to Aldbourne, Wiltshire? There's a pub there sometimes known as The Cloven Hoof. 😁 You could try out their Chilli Cheese Nachos while mentioning that they spell chilli with two Ls. There's also a bronze age barrow very close by, known as The Devils Hump.

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

@@Poliss95 I have not! You know I can't eat chili with two L's nor can I eat nachos in Britain

@Poliss95 Год назад

@@MagentaOtterTravels You've been to more Doctor Who and Time Team filming locations than I have I'm green with envy. 🤢😁

@transientland9932 Год назад

🗿🗿🗿

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

Well said, Trent!

@wencireone Год назад

I Guess this isn't aimed at the Druids 😅

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

I hope no druids took offence...

@wencireone Год назад

I've been past Stonhenge hundreds of times on the A303 and can't see what all the fuss is about, not really into the Stones, more of a Beatles man 😉

@MagentaOtterTravels Год назад

LOL and LOL

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