Celebrate Summer Solstice at Flag Fen in Peterborough
You can celebrate the longest day of the year at Flag Fen in Peterborough this weekend.
Flag Fen Archaeology Park is inviting visitors to welcome the arrival of summer at its Summer Solstice celebration on Saturday, June 20
From midday through to sunset, this unique event will transform this important prehistoric site into a vibrant gathering place for creativity, storytelling, traditional crafts and seasonal celebration. Set within the beautiful Fenland landscape and surrounded by thousands of years of history, Flag Fen provides a truly fitting backdrop for marking the longest day of the year.
The event brings together a diverse programme of activities for all ages, including heritage craft demonstrations, Morris dancing, guided nature walks, storytelling sessions and family-friendly creative activities such as Celtic face painting and ribbon wand making.
Visitors will also be able to discover Norse-inspired solstice traditions through hands-on activities led by Myrkvidr Temple and enjoy demonstrations of traditional countryside skills from Nene Coppicing and Crafts.
As the day draws to a close, guests can take part in a special solstice ritual and ceremony, offering a memorable opportunity to reflect, connect with nature and celebrate the turning of the seasons in a remarkable historic setting.
A spokesperson for Fag Fen Archaeology Park said: “Flag Fen is a place where people can connect with the nature and ancestry of the lives of those who came before us.
"We’re delighted to introduce this new Summer Solstice celebration event, which feels perfectly at home in such an atmospheric setting that is bursting with history.
"Whether visitors come for the crafts, the storytelling, the wildlife or the evening ceremony, we hope they’ll enjoy a memorable day out and create some special midsummer memories with family and friends.”
Flag Fen Archaeology Park sits within a unique Bronze Age landscape dating back more than 3,500 years, making it one of the most significant archaeological sites in Europe.
The park’s rich history and natural surroundings provide an inspiring setting for a celebration rooted in seasonal traditions and community connection.
Find out more and book your tickets online at flagfen.org.uk