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Summer Solstice Sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow

21 June 2025 @ 04:15 - 05:00

Watching the sunrise at the Soulton Long Barrow for the summer solstice

Join us for our annual gathering to witness the sunrise on the longest day of the year at Soulton Long Barrow.

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.

 

A lone figure wals along the causeway that aligns on the Summer Solstice Sunrisse as seen from Soulton Long Barrow. Picture Katherine E. Smith.

A lone figure wals along the causeway that aligns on the Summer Solstice Sunrisse as seen from Soulton Long Barrow. Picture Katherine E. Smith.

Experience the magic of the solstice as the first rays of dawn illuminate this special site.

Summer Solstice Sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow

Summer Solstice Sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow

All are welcome. Parking is at Soulton Hall, unless you have access needs, where there is limited parking by the barrow.

Sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow, looing down the causeway from the barrow

Sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow, looing down the causeway from the barrow

Please dress warmly, be prepared for rain, and bring a blanket or cushion to sit on.

Inside Soulton Long Barrow at Sunrise on the solstice at summer

Inside Soulton Long Barrow at Sunrise on the solstice at summer

The sunrise is at 04:45, people will gather at the barrow from 04:15.

This event has had some coverage in the Shropshire Star: Observing the Summer Solstice sunrise at Soulton Long Barrow. 

Details

Date:
21 June 2025
Time:
04:15 - 05:00
Event Categories:
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Organiser

Sacred Stones Ltd.
Phone
020 4579 2910
Email
info@sacredstones.co.uk
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Venue

Soulton Long Barrow (A Sacred Stones Site)
North of Soulton Hall, Soulton Road, Wem, SHREWSBURY, SY4 5RS, UNITED KINGDOM
Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 5RS United Kingdom
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Phone
020 4579 2910