Summer solstice at Stonehenge – in pictures

Revellers gather to watch the sunrise at Stonehenge, Wiltshire Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Chief druid Arthur Pendragon leads incantations Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

The stones are illuminated Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

A baby touches one of the stones as revellers watch the sunrise of the summer solstice Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

A druid prays for peace during incantations at the summer solstice ceremony Photograph: Kieran Doherty/Reuters

Revellers gather to celebrate the summer solstice Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Revellers rest on a stone Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP

A reveller at Stonehenge enjoys the festivities at the pagan festival Photograph: Warren Allott/AFP/Getty Images

People relax after watching the sun soar above Stonehenge Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

Druid Tia Daisy, 25, from Seattle, joins revellers around the ancient stone circle Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

A reveller basks in the sun's rays during the summer solstice Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP

A man in a horse costume entertains revellers as they watch the sunrise Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

A reveller climbs the ancient stone structure Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

A druid wears a leafy mask as revellers watch the sunrise Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

Revellers gather at the stones Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Revellers cheer as the sun finally breaks through the clouds more than a couple of hours after sunrise Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP

A Morris dancer at Stonehenge Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

A reveller wearing a horse mask dances during the summer solstice Photograph: Matt Dunham/AP

Revellers leave the ancient site after watching the sunrise Photograph: Tim Ireland/PA

Revellers sit in a litter-strewn area Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian