English Heritage welcomed more than 20,000 people to Stonehenge this weekend to celebrate the Summer Solstice. A spectacular sunrise over the misty plain drew big cheers from everyone. The charity’s livestreams of the sunset and sunrise over the ancient stones were watched over 180,000 times with people tuning in from across the world.

Georgia Butters, English Heritage’s Head of Stonehenge, said: “There was a truly gorgeous sunrise at Stonehenge this year – and it was a really memorable occasion. Coming together at this iconic monument for the Summer Solstice is a tradition that brings people together from near and far. It was wonderful to see families and friends taking part in this joyous experience.

“As ever, we’d like to thank our hard-working colleagues and volunteers who make the Summer Solstice celebrations here safe and enjoyable for everyone. It’s a major operation and one that also relies on the invaluable support for our partners to deliver, notably Wiltshire Council, Wiltshire Police, National Highways and the South Western Ambulance Service.

“We look forward to welcoming returning and new visitors to Stonehenge for next year’s Summer Solstice.”

The livestream of the sunset and sunrise can be watched via English Heritage’s social media channels on YouTube and Facebook.