People watch summer solstice sunrise at landmark

People have gathered at a landmark to watch what was described as a "nourishing" sunrise on the summer solstice.

The early birds witnessed the occasion at about 04:43 BST from the Light Pyramid in Milton Keynes, to mark the longest day of the year.

Organiser Claire Laveaux, 37, described the moment as "beautiful, absolutely wonderful [and] very nourishing" before she added: "I am a bit drunk on the energy".

"Milton Keynes, in the best way, was built by a bunch of hippies... The town planner actually consulted with Greenwich observatory so it sits right on the ley line... so the sun will raise straight over the pyramid."

Those who gathered peacefully watched the sun come up and took part in reiki meditations followed by a group yoga session.

Ms Laveaux said marking the summer solstice was important.

She explained: "It is the formal celebration of moving away from winter and into our peak summer energy... it really marks that transition from darkness into light."

After watching the sunrise Claire Laveaux said she was "a bit drunk on the energy"