The summer solstice, for many the most spiritual day in the calendar, will take place across the Northern Hemisphere this weekend – at precisely 9:24am (BST) on Sunday morning.
Those who really want to celebrate probably won’t sleep tonight though – to ensure their eyes are wide open when the dawn of 2026’s longest day starts to gently unfold at around 4:45am.
Whether you’re keen to watch the sunrise or just want to spend the whole day enjoying hours of glorious daylight, Britain’s green and ancient spaces are a veritable playground for enjoying the first solstice of the year.
Here’s our pick of
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