Walk with us, under the stars
Join thousands of others across the UK coming together to walk 5k under the stars.
Walking side by side in memory of every loved and much missed baby, raising vital funds to support families affected by pregnancy and baby loss.
Find your nearest Starlight Walk
About Starlight Walk
Starlight Walk is a gentle, evening 5k walk where people across the UK come together to remember and honour babies who have died during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Join thousands of others and walk under the stars in memory of a much-loved baby.
Walk side by side while raising vital funds to support families affected by pregnancy and baby loss. By taking part, you’ll help fund essential bereavement care, support services, and research.
Bristol
Edinburgh
Leeds
Can't find a Starlight Walk near you?
Host your own Starlight Walk
Why not gather your friends and family and host your own Starlight Walk this winter? You choose the location, the date, the route and who's invited, and we'll support you every step of the way.
Take part in our virtual Starlight Walk
Choose our Virtual Starlight Walk and walk 5k or 10k under the stars at a location and time that suits you. Complete the walk on a date that's close to your heart, while remembering and honouring babies gone too soon.
Sands Groups Starlight Walks
These walks are hosted by our incredible Sands groups, who provide local support to bereaved families in their communities.
Norfolk
Margate
Margate
Yeovil
Southampton
Southampton Common
Blackpool
Clacton-on-Sea
Basingstoke
Basingstoke
Tenby, Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
You make the night shine
Experience the powerful and moving atmosphere of a Sands Starlight Walk.
Walk beneath the stars and hear from those who take part about what inspires them to step out in memory, in hope, and for every family affected by pregnancy loss and baby loss.
Where your fundraising goes
Sands works to save babies' lives and ensure that, when a baby does die, anyone affected gets the support and care they need. By taking part in Starlight Walk this year, the money you raise will allow us to continue to fund life saving research. We wil be able to continue to run our Sands Support Services which include the Sands Helpline and our person Sands support groups across the UK. To find out more about the impact your fundraising will have do have a look at our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starlight Walk?
Starlight Walk is a commemorative walk taking place in multiple location across the UK, where we invite participants to walk under the stars in memory of all the much loved and missed babies gone too soon. You can take part at an event near you, host your own Starlight Walk with your family & friends, or take part virtually at a location of your choice.
Do I have to fundraise?
Whether you choose to fundraise or not, you are helping us to raise vital awareness and break the silence around baby loss. Thank you.
Other ways to support
Volunteer
Make your own Starlight Walk happen
