Woodland Witches - Winter Solstice - Yule Ritual 2026 (London)
Schedule
Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Queen's Wood | London, EN
Join our Woodland Witches for Wiinter Solstice ( Yule) Ritual where we celebrate the birth of the Sun-child and light rebornAbout this Event
Nights are long. Day light is short. And in the deep caverns below the Earth, the great Goddess gives birth to the Sun-Child! We gather to mark this sacred event and celebrate Winter Solstice. The formal ceremony will culminate with us lighting a Yule-fire in a Cauldron, symbolising the returning of the Sun-child, where the Cauldron traditionally represents the womb of the Goddess. Each person may then light their candle from that flame, and take that magic to their own hearth & home as a blessing.
- We have a Strict NO DRUGS or Substances policy!
Outline & Ritual format (may vary on the day):
- Meeting & greeting attendees at entrance to woods (On Queens Wood road) & walking all to ritual spot, where altar is set up.
- Opening prayers & attunement,
- Sacred space- Consecrations & Circle casting.
- Calling of elemental quarters & spirit animals. then Element chant.
- Calling of Father God .
- Calling of Mother Goddess
- Lighting of Yule flames & birth of SunChild ..
- chants, drums, spiral dance.
- Communal Blessing of Food & drinks
- Closing circle & feasting & socials
- Tidy up / departures.
-- PRACTICAL DETAILS ----------
Venue: Queen's Woods, High gate, London (N6 5UU). These events are held in a public Open woods, with rough terrain, and in natural weather conditions .
Meeting point: (please read this carefully)
- Pease Gather at ENTRANCE to the woods on `QUEENS WOOD ROAD' / Capital Ring. Aim for postcode N6 5UU.
- Google map ref: 51.580240, -0.142252
Ritual Team member will come meet you, collect cash fees, and lead all into the woods, to our ritual space.
Woodland safety --
- If you feel unwell (even if it's just cough/ cold) please stay at home. There will be plenty of our Events & socials that you can attend in the future. (44+ coming up in 2026!)
- The woodland terrain is unevent, at places quite steep, there are tree roots, fallen logs. We veer off the foot paths and into actual woods for ceremony. It is mostly unsuitable for anyone with breathing issues, heart conditions or mobility issues.
- Those attending with any mobility issues must being your own Carer/ support.
- There are no formal toilets nearby or cafe etc. (all are about 15-20minute walk).
What to bring?
- Ritual items (optional): Moon crowns, flower crowns Ritual cloaks, capes, masks; lanterns, candles in jars..
- Torch light for safe walking at night.
- Warm clothing & rain-coats/ outdoor shoes or boots (and ankle covered socks! ).
- Small ground sheet to sit on for social.
- Your own Cups/chalice to drink from.
Food & Drinks for Social after ritual ---
Please bring food & drinks to share (optional)... example: bread, butter, pitta bread, cheese, small picnic food, soft drinks, wine.
If there are unopened food items at the end, we share them with you to all to take home.
Tidying up: Help us keep woods tidy . Please take any rubbish out to bins on pavements.
-- POLICY / GUIDELINES ------
- The Woodland terrain is NOT suitable for those with mobility issues.
- NO Drugs, NO filming or photos during ritual !
- No children allowed.
- Inclusivity: We are inclusive of all race, pagan beliefs, genders, sexuality, LGBTQP+
- All attendees are responsible for their own well-being and Health & safety.
Contacting Organiser:
Please send us a private messageor e-mail if you need more info. Please avoid last minute enquiries as our team gets busy preparing for this big event.
We look forward to welcoming you & sharing our magic with you.
Bright Blessings
-Mani & London Woodland Witches .
--- Our social media ---
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Where is it happening?
Queen's Wood, Queenswood Road, London, United KingdomGBP 10.00
