Saturday 1 June 2013

Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2013 - English Heritage

SUMMER SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE 2013

Stonehenge is an ancient prehistoric site and has been a place of worship and celebration at the time of Summer Solstice since time immemorial. During Managed Open Access for Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, we support all individuals and groups conducting their own forms of ceremony and celebration providing that they are mutually respectful and tolerant of one another. It is a place seen by many as a sacred site - therefore please respect it and those attending.

English Heritage continues to work closely with the many agencies and people from all sectors of the community and we would like to thank them for their help and support.

Parking and entry to the Monument will be free, subject to the Conditions of Entry. Please do not arrive at the Solstice Car Park or Stonehenge in advance of the opening times listed below:

Timings for Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
SOLSTICE CAR PARK OPENS
1900 hours (7pm) Thursday 20th June
ACCESS TO STONEHENGE
1900 hours (7pm) Thursday 20th June
LAST ADMISSION TO SOLSTICE CAR PARK
0600 hours (6am) Friday 21st June
STONEHENGE CLOSES
0800 hours (8am) Friday 21st June
SOLSTICE CAR PARK TO BE VACATED
1200 hours (12 Noon) Friday 21st June - see Travel and Parking for further information on travel and parking arrangements.

We hope the weather will be kind and wish you a peaceful and celebratory solstice.

Sunset and Sunrise

Sunset and sunrise occur at the following times:
Sunset on Thursday 20th June 2013 is at 2126 hrs (9.26pm)
Sunrise on Friday 21st June 2013 is at 0452 hrs (4.52am)

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/stonehenge/summer-solstice/ has all the details.

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