ry friendly crowd. Access to Stonehenge isn’t a problem if you have mobility issues.
Luckily it hasn’t rained on either of the two years on which I have visited, but I always go prepared – just in case! It is worth bearing in mind that there are significant restrictions on what you can take into Stonehenge on the Solstice. Restrictions include no pets, no large bags, no large amounts of alcohol (up to a bottle of wine per person), no naked flames, no glass (as many people walk around barefoot), no camping and any under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult. It might sound harsh & boring, but these restrictions do help to make spending your Solstice at Stonehenge such a wonderful time. I only got offered Ecstasy from someone’s sock once (which I declined), and there were only 34 arrests for minor drug related offences from a crowd of 20,000 people. If you ever feel unsafe there are always Police or security staff within shouting distance.
In conclusion, it’s an event for everyone. From teenagers to adults, from single attendees to groups, I’d encourage everyone to visit on the Summer Solstice. Who knows what special powers you might gain from seeing the sunrise from within the stone circle?
Footage of Solstice eve sunset at Stonehenge, 2009
Footage of Solstice Druid ceremony at Stonehenge, 2009
Footage of Solstice Druid Mantra ceremony at Stonehenge, 2009
Footage of Solstice Druid blessing at Stonehenge, 2009
Footage of the end of the Solstice Druid ceremony at Stonehenge, 2009
Footage of record breaking crowds at Stonehenge, 2009
Footage of the start of the nights festivities at Stonehenge, 2009
Footage of dawn at Stonehenge, 2009
Leaving Stonehenge, 2009