Resources

Useful Links

For links to the location websites and associated social media, please visit the relevant 'STOPS' pages.

Travel & Weather Resources

BBC Weather (Opens in new window) A widely trusted service provided by the British Broadcasting Corporation, offering comprehensive meteorological forecasts for the United Kingdom and locations worldwide.

AA Traffic News (Opens in new window) AA Traffic News, often referred to as AA Roadwatch, is a comprehensive real-time travel service provided by the Automobile Association to help UK motorists navigate the road network efficiently.

Sustrans (Opens in new window) If you are interested in the "byroad" aspect of traveling this route by slower means (cycling or walking), Sustrans provides maps for the National Cycle Network paths that parallel the A303/A30.

Heritage & Conservation

English Heritage: Stonehenge (Opens in new window) The official site for the monument itself, offering historical timelines, archaeological findings, and visitor information.

The National Trust: Stonehenge Landscape (Opens in new window) Manages the 2,100 acres of land surrounding the stones. This is a great resource for maps of the "Greater Stonehenge" area, including the Cursus and King Barrows.

Regional Guides & Tours

London to Stonehenge By Road (Opens in new window) The prequel to this website—the London to Stonehenge By Road website basically does what it says on the tin. Places of interest on the way include the Museum of Army Flying, Danebury Hill Fort and Brooklands Museum.

Visit South West (Opens in new window) Provides context for the destination side of the journey (Exeter and beyond), focusing on the culture and geography of the region the A303 serves.

Private Stonehenge Tours (Opens in new window) Don't fancy the drive down the motorway? Then take a private chauffeur-driven tour to Stonehenge. Combine Stonehenge tours with London and other great places the UK has to offer.

Archaeology & History

Wessex Archaeology (Opens in new window) This firm has conducted much of the actual digging along the A303 corridor. Their blog and project pages often feature "deep dives" into specific finds found between Stonehenge and the West Country.

The Megalithic Portal (Opens in new window) A massive community-run database. You can search for "A303" or "A30" to find dozens of lesser-known prehistoric sites (barrows, hillforts, and standing stones) that sit just off the main road to Exeter.

British History Online (Opens in new window) Excellent for researching the "coaching age" history of the route, including the development of market towns like Honiton, Amesbury, and Ilminster.

The Prehistoric Society (Opens in new window) Offers scholarly papers and introductory guides to the Neolithic and Bronze Age landscapes of Southern England.

Infrastructure & Road History

National Highways: A303 Stonehenge (Opens in new window) For those interested in the modern infrastructure mentioned on the Byroad site, this page provides updates on the controversial tunnel project and the archaeological discoveries made during road surveys.

Sabre Roads (Opens in new window) A definitive wiki for road enthusiasts that details the technical history of the A303, its various realignments, and the "lost" sections of the old road to Exeter.

The Stonehenge Alliance (Opens in new window) A resource for the "other side" of the road's history—focusing on conservation efforts and the environmental impact of the traffic corridor through the World Heritage Site.