The annual summer solstice, the year’s longest day, is often marked by observing the sunrise.
At the Soulton Long Barrow, a modern monument, an informal gathering occurs for this purpose, the event page for which is here.
This event is ticketed, tickets are free but they are limited, and you will need one to join so we can manage the event safely.
Click here to obtain a tickets.
Attendees typically arrive before dawn, from 04:15 to witness the sunrise. The event centres on the quiet observation of the sun as it rises and illuminates the structure and its surroundings.
This offers a direct experience of the solstice within a special architectural context.
Sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow, looing down the causeway from the barrow
The atmosphere is quiet, allowing for individual contemplation of the natural event. The shared aspect of the gathering is the collective witnessing of the sunrise and the appreciation of the monument and its setting.
This provides a n opportunity to enjoy and acknowledge the summer solstice by observing the dawn.
