Sunrise over Mineheadpublished at 05:56 BST 21 June
Thanks to Jacqui Boast who shared her photos of sunrise in Minehead, Somerset.
Some brave people had a swim there, too.
Summary
The sun has risen on the longest day of the year in the UK
Events have included solstice swims and the annual gathering at Stonehenge
English Heritage says more than 20,000 came to Stonehenge to celebrate
Others have been paddleboarding in Kent and swimming in the sea in places including Hornsea and Sunderland
What is the summer solstice and why is it the longest day of the year?
Sunrise over Mineheadpublished at 05:56 BST 21 June
More swimmers enjoying sunrise dippublished at 05:52 BST 21 June
Seems to be the thing to do, doesn't it? Solstice sunrise swimming.
Here's a beautiful shot from the BBC's Rachel Kerr who is at Tynemouth.
People applaud as sunrise breaks over Somersetpublished at 05:49 BST 21 June
About a hundred people gathered at Burrow Mump in Somerset for the sunrise.
There was drumming, singing and applause when the Sun broke over the skyline.
'Feel connected to what's important in life'published at 05:47 BST 21 June
Jason and Nicola Leggatt from Sheffield set off at 02:15 BST to watch the sunrise, beginning their walk through Padley Gorge.
It’s their first time celebrating the summer solstice. They say their 27-year-old son, who is currently wild camping in the Peak District, has inspired them to be more adventurous this year.
They add that the experience has helped them “feel connected to what’s important in life, which is nature.”
Who's a good boy?published at 05:44 BST 21 June
Alex has been out in Sunderland with a cute friend.
"First summer solstice for our new puppy," he says. But the question, Alex, is what is the puppy's name?
First lightpublished at 05:41 BST 21 June
Paul Shackleton has been out and about this morning.
He enjoyed taking a photo of first light at Walcott beach in Norfolk.
Hope you're home and enjoying a warm drink now, Paul!
Sun illuminates Stonehenge as thousands gatherpublished at 05:39 BST 21 June
Image source, PA MediaThousands have gathered by Stonehenge in Wiltshire to watch the sunrise.
The Sun rose between the stones through the early morning fog.
Image source, PA MediaProsecco and sausage sandwiches in Hornseapublished at 05:36 BST 21 June
It's Adrian Kyler's birthday today - and he decided to enjoy solstice at the beach in Hornsea for the first time.
He says: "We're just surprised by the amount of people that are here, we’ve got the prosecco and sausage sandwiches, so it’s all good."
A solstice dip for these swimmerspublished at 05:33 BST 21 June
People are celebrating the sunrise at St Michael's Mount in Cornwall with a dip in the sea.
More of your picturespublished at 05:30 BST 21 June
Morning to Hannah and Ray Gardner.
They're waiting for the Sun to show itself in Colebrooke, Devon.
The sun rises over historic lighthousepublished at 05:28 BST 21 June
There's a glorious view of Portland Bill Lighthouse in Dorset as day breaks.
The birds are celebrating with a chirping chorus as the sound of the sea gently rolls in the background.
Swimmers enjoy a lake dip near Bristolpublished at 05:23 BST 21 June
Well done to the dozens of swimmers at the West Country Water Park on the outskirts of Bristol.
They took a sunrise dip earlier in beautiful conditions.
Let's enjoy the paddleboarding in Kent againpublished at 05:21 BST 21 June
It was just so nice!
The paddleboarders were out in force in Broadstairs enjoying the sun coming up on the longest day.
Your photos of the sunrisepublished at 05:20 BST 21 June
You've been sending your images of the sunrise to us.
This one from Col shows the view at Rudgwick in West Sussex.
If you want to send yours in look for Send us your solstice sunrise photos on this page.
'It’s spiritual but we’re also here for the gram'published at 05:17 BST 21 June
That’s what Grace and Kat from Sunderland told us after they dipped their toes in the cold North Sea.
Meanwhile, Janet Burns, Linda Candlish, Trish Bromley and Gill Richardson from County Durham have travelled around the country to view the solstice in previous years but chose to stay local this year.
Gill says: “Normally we go to Stonehenge, we’ve always had a thing about the solstice, I love the ambience and the prosecco.”
Light starts to flood over the Peak Districtpublished at 05:08 BST 21 June
Sophie Wheeldon
Live page reporter, Nottingham
At Millstone Edge above Hathersage in the Peak District, the first light of the summer solstice floods across the rolling hills below.
Each year, people travel to spots like this across the Derbyshire national park to mark the moment.
At this location only a small number of early risers made the climb. Some are capturing the shifting colours of the sky on camera, while others simply stand still in the cool, silent air to take it in.
The summer solstice has been observed for centuries here in the Peak District, with its wide horizons and ancient landscapes, it remains a place where people come to celebrate. From this vantage point, it’s easy to understand why.
A Cornish sunrisepublished at 05:02 BST 21 June
The sun is rising over St Michael's Mount in Cornwall, where the beach is still peaceful.
'It's worth making the effort to come out'published at 04:56 BST 21 June
Paddleboarder Tom Rayfield who is out at Joss Bay in Broadstairs, Kent, says summer solstice is an amazing thing.
"All this natural beauty, it’s worth making the effort to come out and be with people," he adds.
Lottie Rayfield, who is out with Tom, says: “I love the sense of community.”
Alone with the sunrisepublished at 04:52 BST 21 June
One person on top of the rocks in the Peak District is welcoming the sunrise in peace.
Happy atmosphere at Stonehengepublished at 04:50 BST 21 June
Sophie Parker
Live page reporter, Wiltshire
Image source, ReutersIt’s already getting light here at Stonehenge in Wiltshire.
Everybody is crammed into areas to get the best possible view of the sunrise.
The weather is good - not too cold, not too warm and the sound of drumming continues. It's a happy atmosphere.