The first day of spring is officially here, with warm weather and sunny spells forecast for the capital.
On the Spring Equinox, Druids and Pagans travel to Stonehenge to celebrate the point of the year when day and night are almost equal in length.
The Druid Order is a neopagan group that meets to discuss philosophy and mythology and maintain a connection to the Earth.
The name of the festival of the Spring Equinox in Druidry is Alban Eilir, meaning ‘The Light of the Earth’.
Spring is regarded as extremely important in Druidry, with three festivals dedicated to the season: Imbolc, Alban Eilir and Beltane.
Where and when to see the druids in London
Anyone is welcome to watch the spring equinox ceremony on Friday.
The Druid Order will gather at Tower Hill Terrace, London EC3R 5BJ, from 12pm and the public can observe the ceremony and rituals of the event.
The group gathers for equinox events three times a year in different locations.
- The autumn equinox at Primrose Hill in London on October 21,
- The spring equinox in Tower Hill, London, on March 21,
- Stonehenge in Wiltshire hosts three ceremonies for the summer solstice, the longest day of the year on June 21.
