Stonehenge Prepares for Summer Solstice as Parking Sells Out
English Heritage expects more than 20,000 visitors and has issued a code of conduct as parking sells out for the sunrise celebration.
- Thousands of people will descend on Stonehenge this weekend for the summer solstice, with the car park already sold out; English Heritage is allowing open access from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
- The summer solstice occurs at 9.24am BST on Sunday, marking the longest day of the year when the northern hemisphere tilts closest toward the Sun, creating up to 18 hours of daylight.
- Royal Museums of Greenwich states, "The tilt of the Earth produces the seasons," noting that when the northern hemisphere tilts toward the Sun, it receives more direct sunlight, causing temperatures to increase.
- Visit Keswick urged Visitors not to camp, light Fires, or use BBQs at the 4,000 year old Castlerigg Stone Circle, citing repeated past damage; the site requires respect to prevent destruction.
- Visitors are encouraged to use public transport to manage anticipated Saturday traffic, while People should avoid blocking access for residents and use designated toilets to protect the surrounding landscape.
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On the day of the summer solstice thousands of people celebrated all night waiting for sunrise (ANSA)
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