Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Stenness March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Stenness](https://expedia.ca/Stenness-Hotels.d553248635975854823.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Stenness Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Stenness.d553248635975854823.Car-Rental-Guide)[Stenness Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Stenness.d553248635975854823.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Stenness ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Stenness Types of activities [Stenness travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Stenness.dx553248635975854823) ![This is a photo of scheduled monument number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/9b70037c-3c5d-4a01-b153-6fe7638c75f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/9b70037c-3c5d-4a01-b153-6fe7638c75f4.jpg) by [Stevekeiretsu (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Stevekeiretsu&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![This is a photo of scheduled monument number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/9b70037c-3c5d-4a01-b153-6fe7638c75f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/9b70037c-3c5d-4a01-b153-6fe7638c75f4.jpg) by [Stevekeiretsu (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Stevekeiretsu&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![A ring of Neolithic standing stones on Orkney forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/fbbff94d-06fa-40a3-9b6a-6e4224d8dc3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/fbbff94d-06fa-40a3-9b6a-6e4224d8dc3f.jpg) by [Schwerdf](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Schwerdf) ([Creative Commons Attribution 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)) ![A stone near the Standing Stones of Stenness on Orkney, but separate from the ring.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/482c79a3-6e50-43fa-afb6-c20300cbd183.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/482c79a3-6e50-43fa-afb6-c20300cbd183.jpg) by [Schwerdf](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Schwerdf) ([Creative Commons Attribution 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)) ![Asentamiento de Barnhouse. Edad del Bronce. Islas Orcadas](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975854823/737d2f8b-5139-48bd-b74a-14ed90cfc07c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Stenness Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Stenness has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Stenness is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Stenness to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Stenness Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Stenness. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Stenness attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Skara Brae Learn about prehistoric life at Skara Brae, a small settlement that, despite being thousands of years old, still retains its original shape and structure. The buildings here form one of the best preserved sites of its kind in the British Isles. The layout of the ancient village is still intact, with several of the houses even displaying their original furnishings. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Skara-Brae-Stromness.d6089041.Vacation-Attraction) ![Skara Brae featuring a house, heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089041/d7b95654-69d1-49ee-b491-f7efe594b532.jpg) ### 2\. Ring of Brogdar The Ring of Brodgar is both an enigmatic historical attraction and an area of spectacular natural beauty. Here, 27 standing stones form a perfect circle with a diameter of about 340 feet (104 meters). Examine the UNESCO-listed site, which sits amid the rolling hills and tranquil lochs of the Orkney Mainland. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Ring-Of-Brogdar-Stromness.d6089039.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ring of Brogdar which includes tranquil scenes, heritage elements and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089039/19458f1f-ba6a-408d-88d6-cfa2ba3f66d9.jpg) ### 3\. Standing Stones of Stenness Discover ancient history at the Standing Stones of Stenness. This collection of monoliths forms one of the oldest henge sites in the British Isles and is an ideal starting point to explore the prehistoric legacy of the Orkney Islands. The stunning landscape and diverse wildlife provide additional appeal to this iconic Orcadian landmark. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Standing-Stones-Of-Stenness-Scotland.d6089037.Vacation-Attraction) ![Standing Stones of Stenness showing tranquil scenes, general coastal views and a monument](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089037/0cf8fa00-9938-4fe9-84c2-c273d3c622ad.jpg) ### 4\. Earl's Palace With only a two-story section left standing, the Earl’s Palace lies mostly in ruins today, but it was once considered to be one of Scotland’s most remarkable Renaissance buildings. Discover the remnants of the palace’s beautiful entrance decorations and step inside to see its spectacular fireplace. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.ca/Earls-Palace-Kirkwall.d6089055.Vacation-Attraction) ![Earl\'s Palace which includes building ruins, heritage architecture and château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089055/7d2cc554-853b-418a-82ee-7dd064fef261.jpg) ### 5\. Maes Howe Maes Howe is among Europe’s finest Neolithic burial chambers. Built around 3,000 B.C., this mysterious structure features remarkably sophisticated stonework. Take a tour of the tomb’s interior and admire its massive sandstones, as well as the intriguing runic graffiti that was added thousands of years after its construction. 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[Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975854823) ## Recommended things to do in Stenness | Number of things to do | 18 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Orkney Day Trip](/things-to-do/half-day-trip-in-orkney.a47264798.activity-details): CA $227 | | Top 5 things to do | [Orkney Day Trip](/things-to-do/half-day-trip-in-orkney.a47264798.activity-details)[Orkney Day Trip: Meets the Scrabster - Stromness Ferry](/things-to-do/orkney-day-trip-meets-the-scrabster-stromness-ferry.a51693598.activity-details)[Orkney Beaches and Cliffs with Neolithic Stones](/things-to-do/orkney-beaches-and-cliffs-with-neolithic-stones.a51902020.activity-details)[Private Orkney West Mainland Tour](/things-to-do/private-orkney-west-mainland-tour.a51863954.activity-details)[Orkney Mainland Private Tour](/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Orkney Day Trip](/things-to-do/half-day-trip-in-orkney.a47264798.activity-details)[Orkney Day Trip: Meets the Scrabster - Stromness Ferry](/things-to-do/orkney-day-trip-meets-the-scrabster-stromness-ferry.a51693598.activity-details)[Orkney Mainland Private Tour](/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details) | ## What to do in Stenness --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Stenness ![Skara Brae which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089041/3ec99c07-4ec5-4fe4-8aad-3ee5204b2b05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skara Brae 4.5/5(2 reviews) Discover the secrets of Orkney’s earliest inhabitants and find out what life was like during prehistoric times at this beautifully preserved ancient village. [](https://expedia.ca/Skara-Brae-Stromness.d6089041.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ring of Brogdar which includes a monument and heritage elements as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089039/05a88827-4f12-4a0d-9cd9-914b14bb19fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ring of Brogdar 5/5(1 review) Delve into the mysteries of this prehistoric landmark, comprising a ring of standing stones set against the wild landscape of the Orkney Islands. [](https://expedia.ca/Ring-Of-Brogdar-Stromness.d6089039.Vacation-Attraction) ![Maes Howe which includes interior views and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089035/d623b7c5-f805-4ff5-ad30-b7de1847964e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maes Howe Part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, this fascinating chambered tomb predates the Egyptian pyramids. [](https://expedia.ca/Maes-Howe-Stromness.d6089035.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stromness which includes a beach, a bay or harbour and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635837536698/7e4b5e83-52ba-43c5-9c84-5244fff0480c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bay of Skaill Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bay of Skaill during your travels in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Bay-Of-Skaill-Stromness.d553248635837536698.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stromness Ferry Terminal 4/5(1 review) Explore the waterfront in Stromness with a trip to Stromness Ferry Terminal. Discover the area's hot springs and countryside. [](https://expedia.ca/Stromness-Ferry-Terminal-Stromness.d553248635930541862.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stromness Museum 3.5/5(2 reviews) You can spend time exploring the galleries in Stromness Museum during your trip to Stromness. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Stromness-Museum-Stromness.d553248621533025274.Vacation-Attraction) #### Barony Mill Find out about the history of Stromness when you spend time at Barony Mill. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Barony-Mill-Stromness.d553248621561944803.Vacation-Attraction) #### Piers Art Centre You can spend time studying the exhibits at Piers Art Centre in Stromness. Stroll along the marina or discover the area's hot springs. [](https://expedia.ca/Piers-Art-Centre-Stromness.d6089033.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Stenness ![Stromness featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055102/abb53a47-f69b-4134-830e-b51f5cfc3277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stromness ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stenness worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Stenness? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Stenness? ### Is three days enough to stay in Stenness? ### What are some activities to do in Stenness with kids? > - [Orkney Day Trip](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-trip-in-orkney.a47264798.activity-details) > - [Orkney Day Trip: Meets the Scrabster - Stromness Ferry](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/orkney-day-trip-meets-the-scrabster-stromness-ferry.a51693598.activity-details) > - [Orkney Mainland Private Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/orkney-mainland-private-tour.a45645869.activity-details) ### What to do in Stenness for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Stenness? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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