Summer Solstice 2025

Time Period: Stone Age

Performer / Organiser: English Heritage

20th and 21st June at Stonehenge, Wiltshire

Stonehenge was built to align with the sun on the solstices. This year summer solstice will be celebrated from 7pm on Friday 20th June to 8am on Saturday 21st June.

English Heritage is pleased to provide free Managed Open Access to Stonehenge summer solstice. We ask that if you are planning to join us for this peaceful and special occasion that you read the Conditions of Entry and the information provided below before deciding whether to come. There is a 25-30 minute walk (approximately 1½ miles or 2km) from the Stonehenge Visitor Centre to Stonehenge. This walk is across National Trust downland which is uneven: sensible footwear and a torch are advisable.

For more details and information please click here.

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