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SUMMER SOLSTICE: STONEHENGE & AVEBURY

Guided day tour from Cambridge

Adult £135.00/Student £125.00/Child £115.00

Maximum 16 passengers

EXPECTED 21 JUNE, TO BE CONFIRMED

Have you ever wanted to stand in the centre of Stonehenge, dwarfed by the circle's enormous stones, at sunrise!? Well, here's your chance!

 

Sunday, 21 June 2026 marks the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, and, symbolically, the sun at its most powerful. Join us early that morning to travel down to Stonehenge in time to witness those first rays of the sun. We won't be alone, there will be several thousand others doing the same. In 2025, it was clear, warm and sunny -- there were 25,000!

 

Be captivated by the unique solstice atmosphere; its peaceable vibe, music and chanting, eccentric minds and eclectic dress.  Listen: Winter Solstice 2018 

 

Although this is midsummer, this is England don't forget, so although the sun will definitely rise there's no guarantee we'll see it!

 

Then we travel on to Avebury, the location of the world's largest stone circle, the world's highest man-made prehistoric hill, and a 6000-year old grave. 

NEXT TOUR DATE: 21st June 2026

 

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PLAN FOR THE DAY

 

0030 Depart from central Cambridge to Stonehenge. Comfort break included in the journey.

 

0330 Arrival at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre. Walk 3km to Stonehenge through the open landscape. The temperature in June can be warm or even hot in the daytime but can be cool at dawn so consider coming prepared with warm clothes and sturdy walking shoes.

 

On arrival at Stonehenge join the throng of people in the centre of the circle in preparation for the sun's rise. Alternatively, retreat to a quiet vantage point a short distance from the circle and soak in the spiritual significance  of solstice. 

 

0452 Sunrise!

 

0600 As the crowds start to depart we start our walk back from Stonehenge to the Visitor Centre. We then make our way to Avebury.

    

0730 On arrival your guide will explain both of today's destinations and point out the various elements of the Avebury complex.

 

Avebury dwarves Stonehenge and some parts of the complex are older than Stonehenge. We will see Silbury Hill, the world's largest man-made prehistoric hill, ime-permitting, we visit a 6000-year old tomb take in the wonderful views across the countryside to Afterwards, we walk around the Avebury stone circle, the world's largest stone circle, before visiting the wonderful souvenir shops in Avebury village.

 

0830 Time for a warming breakfast the nearby town of Marlborough.

 

1000 Depart for the journey back to Cambridge.

 

1230 Arrive back in central Cambridge.

INCLUDED

 

  • Expert guidance from a passionate, experienced driver-guide
  • Return travel from your chosen departure point
  • Entry to Stonehenge & Avebury

NOT INCLUDED

 

  • Meals - You are welcome to bring food and drink on the bus and eat while we travel between destinations
  • Entry fees to attractions (unless stated)

DEPARTURE POINTS

 

Tour departs at 0.30am, returns at 12.30pm to the main entrance of Parkside Swimming Pool, Gonville Place. Departure times and return times for all other departure points will vary - please check your e-ticket for the correct departure time.

 

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