As home to two of the world's most famous stone circles, it's no wonder other comparable landmarks in the south west region get overlooked in the tourist books. Stonehenge and Avebury in Wiltshire pull in more than 1.5million visitors a year between them - but there are examples far closer to Bristol that have also stood the test of time.
Among the more unassuming is the Stanton Drew Circle in north east Somerset, which is just a 25-minute drive outside of the city centre. With parking limited, the bus is also an option if you're in no rush.
You can take a 50-minute ride on the number 672 straight to the village, with the 376 to Pensford an alternative if you don't mind a leisurely stroll at the other end. According to English Heritage, Stanton Drew is the third largest complex of prehistoric standing stones in England, with 26 still surviving in an upright position.
