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Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury Tourist Information Centre
The Tribunal
High Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9DP
Tel: 01985 843600
Fax: 01934 845100
Email: glastonburytor@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Dramatic and evocative Tor dominates the Somerset Levels and offers spectacular views over Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. At the summit an excavation has revealed the plans of 2 super imposed churches of St Michael of which only the 15thC tower remains.

The Tor is famous for it’s connections with King Arthur and New Age mysticism, as well as being close to another mystical site, Chalice Well – the walk up the Tor takes about 20 minutes or so. There is no car parking on site, but a special Tor bus runs from Glastonbury for most of the year. For more information please contact Glastonbury Tourist Information Centre.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A361. Take A39 to Glastonbury and then follow A361 to Shepton Mallet. Park in car park of Rural Life Museum and then walk to Tor. Alternatively take park and ride from Glastonbury. Town centre, from where seasonal Park and Ride operates.

Public Transport Directions

Bus/Route No: 29, 173, 376, 37

Route Description: 29 from Taunton Station, 173 from Bath Spa
376 from Bristol Templemeads station
37 from Yeovil
At Glastonbury Town Hall connect to service 196 (1/2 hourly shuttle, daily good Friday to 25/09/05)

Proximity to Bus Stop: Shuttle goes directly to Tor

Disability Access: 375/376 to Town Hall Yes

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In countryside

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide on request. Rails and seat only on part of route.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • Braille - On request

Additional Images

Click to enlarge images below:

  • Walking up to Glastonbury Tor
  • The Tor at sunset
  • Glastonbury Tor
  • Couple admiring the view of Glastonbury Tor
  • Glastonbury Tor from an arieal view
  • Glastonbury Festival with the Tor in the distance

Awards

  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010Visit Britain Code of Practice 2010

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