Due to the nature of this event, there are certain rules we have to adhere to in order that everyone can continue to celebrate this extraordinary occurance in peace and harmony. They are as follows:
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
These Conditions of Entry are written to ensure enjoyment and public safety for everyone. Contravention of any of these conditions may result in admission being refused or removal from Stonehenge. Drunken, disorderly or anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. Only small amounts of alcohol for personal use will be permitted. In order to ensure personal safety, random searching may be undertaken, but we hope that self-policing and personal responsibility will prevail. English Heritage reserves the right to refuse admission.
•The Stones
Please do not climb on, stand or lean against the stones. This is in the interest of personal safety, the protection of this special site and respect for those attending. As well as putting the stones themselves at risk, climbing on them can damage the delicate lichens. This includes the stones that are fallen.
• Bags
Large bags, rucksacks, sleeping bags and similar items will not be allowed on site. Please leave bags in vehicles.
• Fires or Fireworks
Please do not bring or light: fires, flaming torches, candles, night-lights, fireworks, and other real flames or bring flammable substances or fuel. This applies to the stones, to the land that surrounds them and to the Designated Car Park. The nature of this access makes real flame extremely dangerous; it infringes local bylaws and regulations and constitutes a potential fire hazard.
• Amplified Music
Stonehenge is a world famous prehistoric Monument. It is seen by many as a sacred site and amplified music is not appropriate. No amplified music will be permitted at Stonehenge, in the surrounding landscape or Designated Car Park. Acoustic instruments will be permitted.
• Child Safety
Parents are requested that children are not left unattended at any time.
• Dogs Or Other Animals
Please do not bring dogs. Dogs, pets or other creatures are not permitted into Stonehenge except registered Guide Dogs. Apart from potentially upsetting wildlife and stock in the area, animal faeces present a health risk to people walking barefoot and children.
• Camping or Equipment
Please do not put up tents or bring camping equipment, garden furniture, rucksacks or other large items to the Monument, this includes gas cylinders and barbecues. It also includes trolleys, push chairs or buggies that are not exclusively used for a child, wheelbarrows and any other form of porterage.
• Bottles, Glass or Other Objects
Please note that glass will not be allowed into the Monument as many people walk barefoot, and in addition, livestock and wildlife also graze in the area. This also includes any other objects that could cause damage to the Monument or people there. No plastic bottles will be available for decanting so please decant before you arrive.
• Car Park
In order to ensure that all those who wish to come can share in the Solstice, please park sensibly and only where directed by a steward or police officer to enable us to fully use the Designated Car Park area. Do not park on the A303 or other neighbouring roads. Cars parked illegally will be towed away.
• Lighting
Please note that there will be ambient lighting throughout the night. Lights will be systematically turned off as dawn approaches and only as soon as it is operationally safe to do so.
• Cycles
Please do not bring cycles to the Monument, they will not be permitted beyond the Designated Car Park. Please bring your own locking device and park your cycle in the designated area. Ask a steward at the Car Park entrance for assistance. |
