Summer Solstice Celebration

East Hampshire

Type:Summer

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0QE

Tel: 02392 595040

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Summer Solstice

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Celebrate the longest day of the year from the highest point on the South Downs. Gather with the community to celebrate the longest day of the year at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Hampshire

Meet at 3:30am outside the Visitor Centre to take part in a special procession. Led by the Druids of the Sylvan Grove, we'll make our way on foot to the top of Butser Hill, where a ceremonial welcome to the sunrise will mark the beginning of the longest day.


 

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Opening Times

Season (21 June 2026)
DayTimes
Sunday03:30 - 06:30

* Free event no ticket required
Meet at Queen Elizabeth Country Park visitor centre at 3.30am

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