# Event Details - **Event Name**: Winter Solstice at Stonehenge – Magical Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 03:30 am – Sun, 21 Dec, 2025 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: Join us for a rare, once-a-year chance to celebrate the magical Winter Solstice and witness the sunrise over Stonehenge!About this EventOn the shortest day of the year, thousands of people from around the world gather to honour this ancient moment of spiritual and cultural significance. For our ancestors, marking the passage of time was essential. As winter brought darker days and colder nights, people would have longed for the return of light and warmth. Stonehenge’s precise alignment with the solstice sunrise is no coincidence – it may well have been created to celebrate this powerful turning point in the year, when the sun begins its journey back toward longer days.During the Winter Solstice, music, dancing, singing and centuries-old rituals fill the air. ?? The sunrise is welcomed with hopes of renewal, rebirth and good energy. Many come simply to embrace the peaceful, mystical atmosphere and witness the moment together.It’s also one of the only times you can stand right among the sacred stones and even touch them. The stone circle opens to the public just twice a year – during the Winter and Summer Solstices. On any other day, Stonehenge is roped off and can only be viewed from around 10 metres away. ?And the best part? Entry during these rare solstice celebrations is completely free – while on a normal day, visiting Stonehenge costs around £30.See a BBC article about last year's event:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg349e4q22oITINERARY03:30 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)03:45 Sharp departure06:00 Free time next to Stonehenge08:04 Sunrise09:15 Meet next to the minibus for departure11:30 London, HammersmithWHAT TO BRINGPlease wear sensible footwear – the car park and area around Stonehenge are grassy fields and can be uneven underfootWarm, waterproof clothing – please note that large umbrellas are not permitted during the SolsticeSmall torch for walking to the stone circleSmall ground sheet and/or blanketFood and drinks to keep you fuelled throughout the morningPROHIBITED ITEMSLarge bags – only small bags (approximately 30cm x 25cm x 15cm) are permitted, in line with current security measures. Bag checks may be carried out, with illegal items confiscated and entry refused.Alcohol and drugsDronesTRANSPORTAs on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.TRAVELLING TO THE MEETING POINTThe Night Tube operates on Saturday nights across the Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines, with trains running approximately every 10-20 minutes. Please allow extra time for your journey.THE PRICE OF £78 INCLUDESTransport throughout the tripExperienced, professional PSV minibus driverFull commentary where appropriateProfessional event organisationGroup first aid kit with qualified first aidersAdmin fee20% VATTHE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDEPersonal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)FoodHOW TO CONTACT USFor all enquiries, please email us at info@lshiking.co.uk We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.REVIEWS ⭐We have hosted over 500 events on Meetup, you have left us a huge number of positive reviews! We’re very proud to have achieved 4.8 out of 5 average event rating. Please keep sharing your feedback to help us make trips even better!JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIAThis is where we share pictures from our events. 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