A misty, moisty morning for a Silent pilgrimage this weekend, led by BPT's Dawn Champion. As the year turns toward its quieter season, we walked the ancient Pilgrims' Way from Chilham to Canterbury in shared silence. Join our mailing list to look out for upcoming events like this.

Folk is for the people, and it's non-commercial, according to Jeremy Deller, Jenn Reid and Daze Aghaji. We explored how ancient traditions – song, ritual, walking the land – are being rewritten, reclaimed and re-animated. Watch. it: www.britishpilgrimage.org/stories/expl...

What does it mean to rediscover pilgrimage — not just as a journey, but as a way of seeing landscape, meaning and self? Walk with us through Britain’s renewal of this ancient practice. 🔗 britishpilgrimage.org/stories/the-history-of-pilgrimage––a-rediscovery-of-landscape-meaning-and-self

Death and the Lady, an old English folk song born in the time of the Black Death in the 15th c. Sung by British Pilgrimage Trust's Guy Hayward, it reminds us that song and story once helped people face mortality. Perhaps take a walk and light a candle for someone you miss this All Hallows' weekend.

Tonight, we arrive at the season of Halloween, All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, Samhain, Nos Galan, and the Day of the Dead. These are ancient thresholds between light and dark, summer and winter. Fires were lit to dispel the darkness and honour ancestors. www.britishpilgrimage.org/stories/days...

This Sunday is All Souls. Children once went door to door for soul cakes — sweet food for the returning dead. Perhaps bake and walk for someone you miss. Listen to the Souling Song by BPT’s Guy Hayward www.britishpilgrimage.org/stories/days... #SoulCakes #AllSoulsDay #britishPilgrimage

Some images from yesterday's @pilgrimtrust.bsky.social event in London. It included some fascinating panels of speakers, my all-time favourite pilgrim speaker (Satish Kumar), and an improvised ritual at Little Wormwood Scrubs! The natural environment, ritual, and inclusivity were recurring themes.

As the year turns, join us on a guided pilgrimage — from silent paths to ancient cathedrals, from lantern-lit wassails to solstice stones. Discover what pilgrimage might mean for you. Places are limited. Walk with us. 👉 www.britishpilgrimage.org/events#bpt-h...

Our Pilgrimage Gathering 2025 is now sold out, but you can still join us on Thursday for a wonderful concert of reimagined folk songs -- presented in collaboration with Broadside Hacks. www.britishpilgrimage.org/events/pilgr...

✨ Michaelmas: The Pilgrimage of Angels ✨ On Sept 29 we honour St Michael the Archangel—protector, warrior, yet also loving and kind. How might you celebrate? See www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/mi... for ideas! #Michaelmas #Pilgrimage

Henry VIII banned pilgrimage in 1538, so it may come as a surprise to discover that he once made his own pilgrimage -- to Southwick Priory -- donating 6s. 8d. worth around £250 today. Today marks the day of his pilgrimage. www.britishpilgrimage.org/places/south...

Tomorrow day and night stand in perfect balance, and we welcome Mabon and the Autumn Equinox. Summer fades, winter approaches. Visit: www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/ma... to learn about Mabon and get some ideas for how you can celebrate in your own home.

September marks the Celtic Tree Calendar month of the Vine. There is debate about which woody, winding plant Vine refers to. Grapes? Bramble? Both share an abundance of fruit at this season, and as more vineyards spread across Britain, you may well encounter both whilst out on the path.

Join #SatishKumar for the 2025 #Pilgrimage Gathering: 2nd October, Ladbroke Hall, London A day of #walking, #storytelling, #music & #ritual with Britain's leading folklorists, artists, mystics, historians and healers, hosted by @pilgrimtrust.bsky.social Discover more > britishpilgrimage.org/events

Last Monday, Guy took a group of pilgrims on a new route for us — the Robin Hood Pilgrimage. We began and ended at Edwinstowe Church — where outlaw legend Robin Hood and Maid Marian were married — a story first written down in 15th-century ballads, but likely rooted in even older oral traditions.

We're getting pretty excited over here at BPT about our Pilgrimage Gathering at Ladbroke Hall in London, Oct 2nd. Join us! The whole team will be there, with a lineup of Britain's leading folklorists, artists, mystics, historians and healers. Read on! 👇 www.britishpilgrimage.org/events/pilgr...

🌿 Step into the story and spirit of pilgrimage, as we enter high summer and autumn. Join the British Pilgrimage Trust for guided pilgrimages to York, Canterbury, Glastonbury and Sherwood Forest. Led by our team, each journey is a chance to walk with meaning. www.britishpilgrimage.org/events

Delighted to share news of the launch of the final 40 mile long section of the Athelstan Pilgrim Way in North Wiltshire, with a programme of events to be held over the weekend of 6 and 7 September. You can find all the latest routes at athelstanpilgrimway.org/routes/

All 42 English cathedrals. With a cello. On a bike! That's how Kenneth Wilson has been spending his time since May of this year. A truly inspiring and unique #pilgrimage. This is his last week -- he finishes in Carlisle on Friday It'll be a toasty week to finish! Bravo! kennethwilsoncello.com.

Do you know someone living with grief? We offer gentle, nature-based pilgrimages for those carrying loss. These shared journeys can bring solace through the power of walking in nature. 🌿 June 27–29: 3-day pilgrimage to Bath 🌿 July 5–6: 2-day pilgrimage to Bath www.britishpilgrimage.org/events

Had a fantastic time on a medieval-themed @lincoln.ox.ac.uk Day Out following the @pilgrimtrust.bsky.social route from Islip to Oxford! 🥾🎉 www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/is...

Tomorrow is St Godric's of Finchale's Day. He was the first recorded British pilgrim to Santiago. The Finchale Camino Inglés is recognised as an English section of the #caminodesantiago Explore: www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/fi... Or a 1 day route: www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/du...

The British Pilgrimage Trust invites churches & individuals to revive the ancient tradition of Rogation Sunday. It’s a call to bless the land through prayer and pilgrimage. ⬇️ Learn more and get involved here. www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/su...

Listen to Guy Hayward of the BPT talk to author Clare Gogerty about her wonderful new book The Water Remedy, and discover Clare's most enchanting discoveries on her journey writing this book. Read more and listen: www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/th... Or on YouTube: youtu.be/uZUomKYttIw?...

Sunday, May 25th, is known as Rogation Sunday. It's an ancient festival that marks the blessing of the land to bring forth good growth. www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/support-our-rogation-sunday-campaign

Join us on Friday for this FREE event to celebrate Farnham's ancient pilgrimage heritage. From Waverley Abbey via Mother Ludlam's Cave to St Andrew's Church, a site known to have played an important role in receiving pilgrims. Register: www.britishpilgrimage.org/events/farnh...

Tomorrow is May Day — Britain's celebration of nature, community and new life! Enjoy our welcoming May Day song, sung by Guy Hayward @drguyhayward youtube.com/shorts/boShy...

We've been asked for this so many times, and we're delighted it's finally got to the top of our list! Get your British Pilgrimage Trust Passport! £6.50 (plus shipping for International customers). To buy: www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/pi... #britishpilgrimage #pilgrimage

British Pilgrimage Trust's Guy Hayward sings St George, by Waterson:Carthy. From their last British folk album Holy Heathens and the Old Green Man (2006). Our celebration of St George's Day, shared with you! #stgeorgesday

🌿🐉 St George’s Day – England’s Dragon and the Green Force of Nature 🐉🌿 Tomorrow, April 23rd, marks St George’s Day, once a great English celebration, officially recognised at the Synod of Oxford in 1222. Yet today, many barely notice it and celebrations of St George's Day have faded.

We're thrilled to add this special Daylesford Organic event to our busy lineup for May: a joyful evening of festivities reviving ancient traditions that connect us to nature and our land. May 17th, 6pm—11 pm, at Daylesford Organic in Moreton-in-Marsh. www.britishpilgrimage.org/events/soil-...

We've just released our calendar of events throughout the Spring and Summer, including some brand new routes in Oxford, Stonehenge, Hampstead Heath in London, and the Lake District. Join us. Visit www.britishpilgrimage.org/events #britishpilgrimage #pilgrimage #stonehenge #avebury

With Spring, Britain’s countryside transforms—wildflowers emerge in ancient meadows, woodlands glow with catkins, and longer days invite walkers onto the path. Spring is the perfect time to explore Britain's historic pilgrimage routes— to foster reflection, nature immersion, and discovery.

I wrote about taking my @ballioloxford.bsky.social English students on a pilgrimage from Islip to Oxford following a @pilgrimtrust.bsky.social route for Balliol News 🌿🥾 www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/news/2025/ma...

Check out this fascinating conversation between @pilgrimtrust.bsky.social's Guy Hayward and author @drkathrynhurlock.bsky.social, as Kathryn discusses her new book on pilgrimage #HolyPlaces ✨

Join us on one of our multi-day guided pilgrimages through the stunning Golden Valley in Herefordshire and Wales. Sleep each night in historic sanctuary churches, walk a beautiful path shaped by nature and story — and be guided by the one who created the route. www.britishpilgrimage.org/events

🌱 This Rogation Sunday (25 May), we’re offering £2,000 in grants to help churches revive the ancient tradition of blessing the land through parish pilgrimage. Open to all. Apply by 13 April. Read more & learn about Rogation: rogation.britishpilgrimage.org #Rogation #britishpilgrimage

🌿 The Feast of the #Annunciation is today, March 25th, just days after the Spring #Equinox — and is exactly nine months before Christmas Day. This year, the festival aligns with a rare celestial event: Venus, Mercury, and the Sun in cosmic union, symbolising love, wisdom, and the divine source.

This year’s Equinox is followed by a rare celestial sequence that starts tmrw: 🌙 March 22 – Half Moon, a symbol of equilibrium 💫 March 23 – Venus (love) aligns with the Sun 🪐 March 24 – Mercury (wisdom) follows 🌿 March 25 – Feast of the Annunciation, linking Earth’s rhythms to divine conception

Why ancient pilgrimages are back in vogue in the UK "Using the great outdoors as a tonic to the stresses of modern life has surged since covid, and pilgrimages—meditative, multi-day walks—are on the rise, with new routes emerging across the UK and beyond." www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

On the revival of #pilgrimage, "[Pilgrimage] relates to the principles of the cosmos: You could say that the planets are making a pilgrimage around the sun, salmon are making a pilgrimage back to their place of birth.” A beautifully poetic pilgrimage piece. www.kinfolk.com/stories/on-t...

7 of the best pilgrimages in the UK, National Geographic Traveller, March 2025. www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

March 20th, at 9:01 AM, marks the Spring Equinox -- a moment of perfect balance between light and dark and the threshold between winter’s retreat and the full bloom of spring. Discover its ancient significance and the pilgrimage routes that celebrate it: www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/th...

St Non’s Well – A Sacred Spring of Wales. As we approach St David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi) on March 1st, consider a pilgrimage to St Non’s Chapel and Well, set along the wild and beautiful Pembrokeshire coast. #StDavidsDay #DyddGŵylDewi #StNon #Pilgrimage #HolyWells #CelticWales #Pembrokeshire 1/4

Have you see the first signs of spring's awakening? One of the earliest? Hazel catkins, often called “lamb’s tails”, swaying in the hedgerows. Did you know you can even make tea from hazel catkins? 🍵 See BPT's Dawn Champion show you how. youtube.com/shorts/Rfit6...

BPT's Guy Hayward, the co-founder of the charity, is back from the Kumbh Mela in India. Read what he learned from this, the largest #pilgrimage on earth, for his own pilgrimage journey in Britain. www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/pr...

The #Spring #Equinox is a month away. Read Alice Sainsbury's story of her #pilgrimage in the Spring of 2024, a personal journey towards physical and emotional independence, having been diagnosed with a sudden neurological disease in 2015. www.britishpilgrimage.org/resources/wa...

Author Phoebe Smith, whose book Wayfarer: Love, loss and life on Britain's ancient paths" is now out. The book maps her journey of discovery on Britain's pilgrim paths. Hear her interview on Radio 5 with Johnny l'Anson. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

💕A love story that turned to stone — In the 5th century, Welsh princess St Dwynwen fell in love with a man she could never be with. Seeking divine help, she was given a potion—only for it to turn her beloved to stone.

Our guided pilgrimages almost always sell out, but a few tickets are remaining for the Wolf and Water Day Pilgrimage on Mar 21 (8 miles) -- walking in the footsteps of St Edmund — England's original patron saint. Fascinating stories! To book, visit: www.britishpilgrimage.org/events/1-day...