15,000 Celebrate Summer Solstice at Stonehenge Amid Recent Vandalism

Attendees enjoyed a peaceful sunrise despite the site being targeted by environmental protesters days earlier.

English Heritage confirmed no visible damage from the protest but warned of potential harm to rare lichens.
The solstice event allowed rare close access to the stones, drawing a diverse crowd from around the world.
Just Stop Oil protesters were arrested for spraying orange powder paint on the ancient monument.
Attendees expressed frustration over the protest, emphasizing the site's historical and cultural significance.
The event was livestreamed to over 200,000 viewers, highlighting global interest in the solstice celebrations.