Who in their right mind would visit Britain to view a few stones on a hillside? And yet, people arrive from all corners of the globe to see a circle of huge standing stones at Stonehenge.  It is one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions and a UNESCO Heritage Site. Situated in the centre of earth burial mounds, the stones date back to before 3000 BC and their history is unknown.  

Robed Druids, descend upon Stonehenge for the summer and winter solstice to mark these annual natural occasions with rituals and prayers to a spiritual realm.  For them and many other people, this group of rocks has a special spiritual significance.   Some people claim to feel the vibes emanating from the stones, others follow the English Heritage audio guides and stick to the few historical facts. It is interesting to note that primitive graffiti on one of the stones depicts a dagger and axe which may be a clue to their purpose.

The Stonehenge stone circle is just one of many scattered throughout the British Isles. A collection of three wider circles stands in the village of Avebury, 24 miles north of Stonehenge. These are free to explore and touch. Just over an hour’s drive from Stonehenge is another weird English location, where Mother-Earth and spiritual types are drawn to: Glastonbury, the town where every person can discover their inner god. A visit to the high street reveals accoutrements required to look the part, goddess clothing, crystals and charms.

A visit to the Chalice Well Gardens in Glastonbury is divined for all spiritual folk and unbelievers. These beautiful gardens where a stream runs through and birds flit among the worshippers is a modern-day Eden. Stay awhile to imbue the energy rising from the ground and be thankful for life in all its forms. According to legend, Joseph of Arimathea, one of Christ’s followers brought the holy grail to Glastonbury and buried it. The spring in Chalice Well Gardens is said to emanate from the holiday grail.

Overlooking the gardens and the town is the Glastonbury Tor; a hill topped by a tall tower that stands on St. Michael’s ley line and forms a right-angled triangle with Avebury and Stonehenge.  There is much more mystery shrouded in the mists of time and should you wish to visit, you may discover a world you did not know existed.