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Members' Event:
Castlerigg - A Beautiful Stone Circle at Solstice
DATE
Sat 19 Dec 2026
TIME11am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 3pm
LOCATION
Castlerigg Stone Circle
SUITABLE FORAdults
Castlerigg is one of Britain’s most beautiful stone circles, set in spectacular mountain scenery. It will be known to many visitors to the Lake District, but new research highlights the importance of the Winter Solstice to this wonderful monument.
Join English Heritage Landscape Archaeologist Dr Alastair Oswald on an in-depth exploration of this prehistoric gem and its surprising later history.
This tour has been graded as moderate access. December often brings wind, rain and snow to the Lake District hills, and turf within the stone circle can be waterlogged for weeks after rainfall, so please dress appropriately and wear suitable footwear.
Bookings will open for this event on this page on Tuesday 13 October at 9am.
Prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Member (Adult) | £5 |
Price Notes
Following member feedback, tickets for our exclusive Members’ Events are now just £5 per person. This small admin fee helps cover our costs and secure your place, with the option to add a donation to support English Heritage’s work caring for historic places.
How to book
Click the red button above, select the ticket you need, select the date of the event and then in the pop-up window, click ‘Member Login’ towards the bottom of the window. You’ll then need to enter your membership reference and last name, after which you’ll be able to book tickets for the event.
How to find us
Property:
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Address:
Castle Lane, Keswick, CA12 4RN
Location:
Keswick, Cumbria, North West