－ What You Can Expect －
Stonehenge
Stonehenge, a world-famous prehistoric monument and UNESCO World Heritage site, stands prominently on the Salisbury Plain. Dating back nearly 5,000 years, it has long been associated with pagan rituals, spiritual practices, and public curiosity. Its purpose remains a mystery—whether it served as a lunar observatory, sun temple, or burial site. The massive 40-ton stones inspire wonder and invite visitors to explore their enigmatic history, particularly during the vibrant summer solstice celebrations.
- Sunset Tour (20 June) - 13 hrs
Departing London at noon, the tour first visits the ancient Avebury stones and Lacock village for supper before arriving at Stonehenge around 7 pm for the summer solstice festivities. Visitors can join the large crowds, walk among the stones, and witness pagan ceremonies. The tour includes moderate walking at both Avebury and Stonehenge.
- Sunrise Tour (21 June) - 8 hrs
Leaving London at 1 am, this tour arrives at Stonehenge by 3 am as the summer solstice celebrations reach their peak with the sunrise. Attendees can immerse themselves in the rituals and atmosphere of this ancient tradition. A short walk from the coach park to the site is required.
Summer Solstice
The summer solstice, marking the sun's highest point relative to the celestial equator, is celebrated worldwide as the astronomical midpoint of summer. Derived from the Latin words for "sun" and "stand still," the term reflects the sun’s pause before changing its path, a moment revered in many cultures.
Pagan Celebrations
Pagans honor the sun’s power and the divine forces of nature, celebrating the summer solstice as the union of the God and Goddess, symbolizing fertility and abundance. Stonehenge and other sacred sites host colorful rituals through the night, culminating in the sunrise that marks the shift in the sun’s journey.
－ Additional information －
- Please note that as a responsible tour operator we have a duty of care towards the places we visit and in this case, we ask you to take great care when visiting the historic site. It is important that Stonehenge and its surrounding Monuments are preserved for future generations, and we ask you not to touch the stones, and not to leave any litter at the site
- Visitors are requested to dispose of their rubbish carefully at the designated recycling and rubbish points located in the Solstice Car Park and at Stonehenge. Clear recycling bags will also be handed out on arrival. Please do not drop litter - bag and bin your rubbish so the recycling team can gather them up. It is a very sensitive landscape and still used by local farmers, so please respect their crops and livestock
- There are authorised catering facilities on the site, and some personal food and drink are allowed to be brought onto the site. Please bring them in a small bag – large rucksacks are not permitted. Glass is not permitted and will be confiscated – many people walk barefoot, and the livestock graze in the area throughout the year. Due to the large numbers of people who attend the event, naked flames are strictly forbidden. Small ground sheets and blankets are allowed
- The tour will return to London around midnight terminating at Victoria Station. We will make a few drop-offs including Gloucester Road Underground Station, Hyde Park Corner, and Trafalgar Square. Trafalgar Square is the central hub of London's excellent night bus service that will have a frequent service to your Central London hotel district if you miss the last Underground train. Finally, tour ends at Victoria Station.
