Location: Glastonbury
Top Things to do in Glastonbury
What to do and see in Glastonbury, England: The Best Things to do
Generally a quiet place graced with lovely terrain for strolling, Glastonbury is very busy in the summer because of its music festival. Best known for contemporary music, the festival has attracted almost 200,000 people in recent years (whereas Glastonbury's full-time population is only 9,000 or so). There are a number of historical monuments to see in the area, including Glastonbury Lake Village, Glastonbury Abbey and the Somerset Rural Life Museum. We can't say that the weather is always good, but on a sunny day you can't go wrong!
Restaurants in Glastonbury
1. St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By Scorp73 - Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom
This tiny little church is tucked away and yet it is so welcoming. Beautiful gardens and the ambience of the place is so calm and peaceful. The little cottages were interesting to see to. A beautiful sanctuary well worth a visit.
2. Glastonbury Abbey
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4.5 based on 1,736 reviews
A hidden jewel in the heart of Somerset, Glastonbury Abbey is traditionally associated with the earliest days of Christianity in Britain and figures such as Joseph of Arimathea, St Patrick and St David. It is also the resting place for three Saxon kings and the legendary King Arthur. Set in 36 acres of parkland in the middle of the town, the histories, mysteries and myths of Glastonbury Abbey define it as a place of extraordinary spiritual significance. Open 364 days a year, welcoming dogs on short leads, with summer cafe, costumed guides, accredited museum and gift shop.
Reviewed By bleuberry99 - San Diego, United States
To sit and take in the beautiful structures while daydreaming that King Arthur and Guinevere are buried here fulfills a wanderlust in my spirit that was awoken as a child when I was first told of the mythical legends and folklore that still entice me today. The height and architecture of some of the remaining structures are just awesome to gaze upon. Being there at sunset added to the beauty. If you love the legends a much as I do you’ll be happy to have stepped foot into this place.
3. Chalice Well
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4.5 based on 1,302 reviews
Reviewed By Inspire546537
This is like a sanctuary, a peace of heaven on earth, its well kept, pretty, lots of nooks and crannies for mrditation, views of the Tor, you can sample the well water, its reasonably priced and worth your time visiting on your pilgrimage.
4. Somerset Rural Life Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Situated just below Glastonbury Tor the Museum is a unique heritage attraction on the site of the former Abbey Farm. Here you can explore rural life from the 1800s onwards and discover more about the county’s heritage. The farmhouse and former farm buildings are home to a series of galleries and exhibition spaces. Outside spaces, including in the farmyard and orchard, offer interpretation and family trails. The magnificent 14th-century Abbey Barn is one of the West Country’s finest buildings and the centrepiece of the site. With the Museum Unlimited annual pass visitors pay once and visit for a whole year free of charge.
Reviewed By jillbL18DD
Very informative and well laid out museum. Welcoming and helpful staff. One waY system in place round the museum which works well - hand washing and sanitising facilities easily available. Amazing medieval barn. Lovely orchard to picnic in or the cafe is clean with a good choice of food and snacks. Good covid precautions in place. We'll worth a visit.
5. Abbey Park Playground
6. Glastonbury Tor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,712 reviews
Reviewed By kareno542 - Madeley, United Kingdom
Always wanted to walk the Tor and it didn’t disappoint amazing views when you get to the top Would recommend the Tor bus in town because there isn’t any parking for this attraction
7. White Spring Well & Temple
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4.5 based on 352 reviews
Cavernous and set apart, in blackness or candle lit, mysterious it remains. A wonderful contrast to the sunlit gardens of Chalice Well of the Red Spring. The interior consists of three domed vaults 16ft high, with beautiful bowed floors - like the hull of a boat moored at the portal to the Otherworld. With it's constant temperature, and the sound of the perpetually flowing water, it is a unique and sacred space. Please be aware that people often bathe naked here, and we have a no photography policy. Many groups, pilgrims, and local people - from a wide diversity of backgrounds and traditions - have come to appreciate the blessings of this sacred space. So do come and enjoy the White Spring during our normal opening hours or at our regular ceremonies and meditations. We gather together to celebrate the turning of the seasons and at the full moon. Private visits and ceremonies, including baptisms and ceremonial bathing may be possible by arrangement. In keeping with the sense of sacred at the White Spring there is no charge or expectation of donation, neither is anyone paid. People often make a contribution to the White Spring for the upkeep costs and to keep access free for all. Please consider making a financial contribution if you are able to, all contributions are welcomed, but never expected.
Reviewed By 477cinzias
If you're looking for magic and wonder here it is. An extraordinarily evocative place on sacred land. Great for meditations or simply sit in quietude and sip in the atmosphere. Pure healing waters for drinking and bathing.
8. Glastonbury Goddess Temple
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By R5224NCamyb
You can just sit in the quiet or pray or chat to the priestess who are so lovely and welcoming. I was smudged and discovered my Deity there. I cannot say enough good things about this place
9. Ham Wall Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By DexterOGrady - Inverness, United Kingdom
Excellent reserve. Good sightings of march harriers and great egrets. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Starling murmuration was awesome. Note: £3 payment for car parking on card NOT phone or coins - suits me.
10. Glastonbury Festival
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
As the most famous music festival in the UK, it’s a race to get your hands on one of the 170,000+ Glastonbury tickets when they go on sale. It started in 1970 as a tiny festival, where you mingled with the cows and got free milk while watching T Rex up on stage after paying £1. Since then it’s morphed into the music event of the year. The whole thing is streamed on TV, covered on numerous radio stations and talked about for weeks. If you're lucky enough to grab a ticket make sure you take your wellies too – the Glastonbury mud is as legendary as the festival itself.
Reviewed By 212dianea - Preston, United Kingdom
I have been and worked it 3 times, I love it and really missed it this year. Re Glastonbury Feedback 2020 We were all disappointed that Glastonbury 2020 did not take place in the usual way but I have felt as high as a kite over the last week following last weekend’s TV coverage and old footage and feel compelled to give you and The Michael Eavis Team feedback. Absolutely outstanding coverage and I was glued to the TV / catchup all weekend! It blew me away from start to finish. To think how it all started, developed and grew from a farmer who just wanted to pay his mortgage off and had passion for music was fascinating and there is no question that there would not be the rich culture, talent, art, freedom of speech I feel if it was not for people like Michael Eavis. There would be no Bowies, Adele’s, Ed’s, etc., Michael has had a significant impact on the 19th and 20th century and he did it his way. I found the David Bowie Gig of 2020 outstanding and it’s unbelievable to think that was 20 years ago! I congratulate you and the Glastonbury team for last week’s coverage on music, mud, and magic, you have all made a massive contribution to music and the world arts. I watched the life of Marc Bolan on Friday, I so wish I could have seen and felt that velvet covered car he cruised in, that Michael was chastised for touching Fingers crossed for next year’s event. Thanks, Diane Ashton
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