Description
Glastonbury Abbey…..that Special place !
Normally quiet and tranquil ; such an atmosphere that, amongst the magnificent ruins, you can almost feel the prayerfulness of the people that have worshipped here for 2000 years.
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Abbey…..that Special place !
Normally quiet and tranquil ; such an atmosphere that, amongst the magnificent ruins, you can almost feel the prayerfulness of the people that have worshipped here for 2000 years.
Groups ( min.10 or more persons) are very welcome at any time of year and discounts apply.
Of course, not just ruins, of what was the grandest Abbey in England, but the setting is against 36 acres of beautiful Somerset. In Spring see thousands of Snowdrops followed later by Daffodils; then bluebells, masses of Wildflowers and wonderful autumn tree colour.
Don’t forget the legends that abound too ! Joseph of Arimathea, Jesus, St.Patrick and St. David ; as well as King Arthur being buried here . From March to October we have costumed guides here daily, playing characters from the Abbeys’ past, performances are usually in the Abbots Kitchen, set out as a Tudor kitchen would have really looked.
Tell us when you are coming and performances, for groups, can be timed to suit your visit !
See our website too for events on during the year – www.glastonburyabbey.com
From late May until mid September we have an Outdoor Summer Cafe, selling, teas, coffees, cold drinks, home made cakes, pasties, sandwiches, icecreams etc. Prior arrangements can be made to cater for groups.
A private car/coach park adjoins our entrance in Magdalene Street, so you don’t have too far to walk.
We look forward to seeing you.
Image Gallery
Opening Hours
|
January to December
(2019 opening) |
|
Pricing
|
Adult
(Per Ticket) |
£8.25
|
|
Concession
(Per Ticket) |
£7.15
|
|
Child
(Per Ticket) |
£4.95
|
|
Family
(Per Ticket) |
£21.45
|
Facilities
ACCESSIBILITY
CATERING
CHILDREN & INFANTS
ESTABLISHMENT FEATURES
KEY FEATURES
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
PARKING & TRANSPORT
PAYMENT METHODS
PET INFORMATION
ROOM & UNIT FEATURES
SPECIALIST FEATURES
TOURS & DEMONSTRATIONS
TRAVEL & TRADE
American Express accepted
Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Chinese printed material
Czech printed material
Danish printed material
Dogs Accepted
Dutch printed material
Educational Visits Accepted
Event venue
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
French printed material
German printed material
Groups accepted
Guide dogs permitted
Guided Tours Available for Groups
In town/city centre
Italian printed material
Japanese printed material
Maestro accepted
Marketed towards families
Marketed towards senior citizens
MasterCard accepted
Max group size
Min group size
On-Site café/restaurant
Open All Year
Open by appointment outside normal opening times
Outdoor Attraction
Parking (charge)
Picnic Site
Polish printed material
Portuguese printed material
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
Ramp/Level Access
Russian printed material
Shop
Spanish printed material
Special group rates
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Swedish printed material
Tea / Coffee Shop
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Toilets
Toilets for disabled visitors
Visa accepted
Road Directions
From the M5 - Take Junction 23 and follow signs to Glastonbury.
From the M4 - Either follow M4 until the M5 exit and follow above directions, or take M4 Junction 18 (A46) and follow signs to Bath, then take the A367 towards Shepton Mallet, then the A361 to Glastonbury.
From the M3 - Take M3 to Junction 8 (A303), head along until you reach either the B3151 (signs to Glastonbury and Street), A37 (signs to Shepton Mallet, picking up signs to Glastonbury) or A371 (signs to Shepton Mallet, picking up signs to Glastonbury) and follow signs
Private car and coach park adjacent to entrance.
Public Transport Directions
The nearest train station to Glastonbury is Castle Cary (on the London Paddington to Plymouth line).
Alternatives are to travel to Bristol Temple Meads or Bath by train. Regular bus services operate to Glastonbury from Bristol town centre hourly via Temple Meads and from Bath to Glastonbury.
Contact
Glastonbury Abbey
Abbey Gatehouse
Magdalene Street
Glastonbury
BA6 9EL
United Kingdom
T: 01458 832267
F: 01458 836117
E: info@glastonburyabbey.com
W: glastonburyabbey.com
Facebook: @GlastonburyAbbeySomerset
Twitter: @GlastonburyAbbe