Thursday 20 June 2024

SUMMER SOLSTICE 2024

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

Thursday 20 June 2024

 

SOLSTICE CAR PARK OPENS

19:00 hours

ACCESS TO STONEHENGE MONUMENT FIELD

19:00 hours

SUNSET

21:26 hours

 

Friday 21 June 2024

 

SUNRISE

04:52 hours

LAST ADMISSION TO SOLSTICE CAR PARK

06:00 hours (or when full)

STONEHENGE MONUMENT FIELD CLOSES

08:00 hours

SOLSTICE CAR PARK TO BE VACATED

12:00 hours (noon)

 

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.

There will be a shuttle bus to the stones operating once the monument field has been opened (see times above).