Let's take a Green Step into the celestial as we visit Stonehenge ahead of the Fall Equinox! Make sure you read on to find out all you need to know!
Content:
- Summary
- What is the Fall Equinox?
- Why is it important to Stonehenge?
- How to get there!
What is the Fall Equinox?
This celebration occurs late September, with this year happening on the 23rd (this coming Tuesday). The word ‘Equinox’ itself, comes from the Latin term for equal night, as it represents when there is roughly the same amount of daylight and nighttime. Historically this holiday has had both a practical and spiritual meaning, due to it embodying the transition from summer to autumn. Farmers look to the full moon closest to the equinox as it creates a consistent, brighter moonlight, allowing an extended time for them to harvest crops before winter. This is known as the Harvest Moon.
While for others, the equinox represents a balance between the dark and light. A time for gratitude for the years’ efforts as we shift into the darker, more reflective months.
Why is it important at Stonehenge?
Many still believe in the spiritual power at the site. So, many pagans and druids visit Stonehenge to experience its energy. If you visit during the Fall Equinox, you should be able to experience (based on 2024) Druid ceremonies, dancing and spiritual practices.
How to get there!
Let's look at how to get there and what you should expect.
First and foremost, this event is FREE! You are not required to pay for any ticket or tour guide, which is one of the reasons why it is so popular. Which leads to the second point, expect a crowd. Normally Stonehenge attracts around 250 people. While this may not seem like a huge amount, the site itself is pretty small and can get crowded quickly - especially if you’re looking to get inside the stone circle.
I would recommend getting to the venue early to secure your parking spot. Every year the event is monitored by the English Heritage team to make sure there is no vandalism. They also help monitor the coming and going at the site.
Let’s look at some alternative parking in case you do get there and it's completely full. FYI, all these options are based on getting to the walking start point at Willoughby Road.
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- Willoughby Road - This parking spot is great as it's not only close to Stonehenge but it’ll give you no time constraints e.g having to leave by 11am. What I will say is that this parking spot is well known, so could get busy pretty quickly.
- Flying Car Park - This is the only official (ish, but it does pop up on google maps) car park in the area. It takes around an hour to get to Stonehenge from here on foot, approximately an extra 30 mins then parking on Willoughby Road.
- Public street parking - This option can be a bit hit or miss depending on the area and if you require a permit etc. I would suggest only doing this when all other options fail, as while you may have less of a walk, there’s nothing worse than getting a surprise ticket on your car. Just saying.
The walk from Willoughby road is a pretty nice one. It's straight forward and has minimal elevation, taking around 20 minutes to complete. Have a look at the map below to see the route.
Summary:
- Date: 23/09/2025
- Entry will begin between 05:45 - 06.15
- Leaving time? You need to be gone by 11am
- Parking? Free but busy (read on for more car locations)
- Entry Free? Yes
- Busy? Also Yes
- Worth it? Definitely
The main thing to remember when celebrating the Fall Equinox at Stonehenge is to respect your environment. Leave the space as you found it, which means no littering! Enjoy the atmosphere and try to engage with the spiritual energy around you.
Happy Celebrating from the FootActive team!