A Gorsedd is a open, public ritual within the modern Druid Tradition. It is open to everyone to come and share with a community of like-minded people, the changing tides of the seasons. The ritual that we use is based on the Gorsedd Rite of the British Druid Order, first used at Avebury in the 1990's.
A Gorsedd is a gathering of Bards, that literally translates to 'High Seat', referring to the prehistoric mounds and high sacred places that were tribal gatherings, assemblies and the inauguration of kings and queens.
The Birkrigg Gorsedd will be inaugurated at the Spring Equinox 2023. Its an opportunity for the spiritual community to come together and share in an open ritual for the solstices and equinoxes. They are multifaith gatherings, open to all paths, faiths and traditions, and those of none. Within the Gorsedd circle, we celebrate the changing tides of the seasons, mark rites of passage and make personal dedications to the spirits of place.

We ask that, if you do attend, you bring a biodegradable offering to the guardian spirits of this place. There will also be a call for volunteers to take part such as calling the four directions/quarters, honoring the ancestors and to share some creativity during the Eisteddfod through poetry, song or story.

We gather at 12noon, on the nearest weekend (dates can be found here) to the Equinoxes and Solstices, after a short welcome talk a procession will be led to the stone circle, and the ritual will begin.