Luton Henge: Standing the Stones

Walk the chalk trail at Totternhoe and see the first standing of Luton Henge.

For the first time, the stones of Luton Henge will stand – marking the beginning of something that will be here for years to come.

On Saturday, 21 June 2025, join us at the Luton Henge site, outside Marsh House, for a powerful evening of connection, celebration, and new beginnings.

As the summer solstice bathes the landscape in golden light, we’ll begin with a walk through the ancient chalklands of Totternhoe Quarry, tracing paths shaped by centuries of movement. Then, we’ll gather for a shared West Indian feast, celebrating community through food and storytelling.

As the sun begins to set, you’ll take part in the Hope Stones Ceremony – placing a stone within the henge, leaving behind a marker of your presence and a wish for the future.

With firelight dancing on the stones, we’ll close the evening around a crackling fire pit, roasting marshmallows and watching as Luton Henge stands illuminated for the very first time – rooted in memory, shaped by hands and alive with possibility.

In summary, the itinerary for this event is as follows:

18:00 Meet at Marsh House and travel to walk.

18:30 Begin Totternhoe Quarry walk.

19:30 Travel back from walk.

20:00 Food and storytelling.

20:30 Fire pit poems and Hope stones.

21:00 Marshmallows outside.

21:25 Sunset.

As the longest day fades, the stones settle into their place, reflecting the neolithic echoes of Waulud’s Bank nearby. This is more than a gathering; it’s a moment of meaning – a shared act of creation in a place that will hold us for years to come.

Luton Henge is rising. Join us for its first light.