Solstice revellers urged to avoid Avebury stones site
Hundreds of people have arrived at the Avebury stones to celebrate the summer solstice, sparking a police warning.
The arrival of about 300 vehicles led to Wiltshire Police closing part of the nearby Ridgeway footpath to protect farmland and maintain public safety. A police spokesperson urged anyone wanting to celebrate solstice to "do so safely and where possible from home". English Heritage which runs Stonehenge says it is keeping the ancient monument closed in line with Covid guidelines.
Official access to Stonehenge and Avebury, which is about 24 miles away, has been stopped due to Covid.have taken the difficult decision to prevent further access to part of the Ridgeway, near Avebury, to maintain public safety and prevent potential damage to nearby farmland. This is in response to large numbers of people and vehicles in the area.
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