Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey Glastonbury Abbey - for history, heritage, myths and legends.
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A hidden jewel in the heart of Somerset, Glastonbury Abbey is known as England's cradle of Christianity and is 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.

The sun is out, and ice cream is on the menu! Stop by our Garden Café this weekend for some delicious Marshfield Farm Ic...
13/06/2026

The sun is out, and ice cream is on the menu!

Stop by our Garden Café this weekend for some delicious Marshfield Farm Ice Cream scoops (available in a tub or cone), or pick up a tub from the Abbey Yard Café 🍨And yes, we've got plant-based options too! 🌱

Happy Saturday! We hope you've had a great week.Glastonbury Abbey is open this weekend from 10am to 6pm (last entry 5:15...
13/06/2026

Happy Saturday! We hope you've had a great week.

Glastonbury Abbey is open this weekend from 10am to 6pm (last entry 5:15pm). Come and explore one of Somerset's hidden gems!

No plans for the weekend? How about learning a traditional craft and enjoying a hand-made lunch in the beautiful surroun...
09/06/2026

No plans for the weekend? How about learning a traditional craft and enjoying a hand-made lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Abbey House?

Join us this Saturday and Sunday for a two-day (non-residential) Willow Basket Weaving Workshop 🧺 Guided by an expert tutor, you'll use traditional willow weaving techniques to craft your own beautiful basket to take home.

🗓️ Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June
🕛 10am to 5pm
🎟️ £220 (includes all tools & materials, lunch both days and tea/coffee & biscuits)

Book your space at https://glastab.be/weekend-willow-weaving

09/06/2026

Think you know the legend of King Arthur? Think again...

In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting in the wings - who went by the name of Arthur. But when Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic - and frankly improbable - incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur is thrust into the quest of a lifetime. Will he bravely battle through blistering cold and scorching fire to save his beloved realm, or will he crumble as fate refuses to cooperate?

Brought to life by The Three Inch Fools, watch the riotous King Arthur & The Holy Fail play out in the abbey grounds in front of the legendary King Arthur's Tomb (oops - spoiler alert 💀).

Doors open tomorrow (Wednesday 10th June) at 6:30pm. Join the quest - book your tickets at https://glastab.be/king-arthur-holy-fail

Coming up this week at Glastonbury Abbey!🌳 Matt Witt leads a free guided Tree Walk through the grounds👑 The Pantaloons b...
08/06/2026

Coming up this week at Glastonbury Abbey!

🌳 Matt Witt leads a free guided Tree Walk through the grounds
👑 The Pantaloons bring Arthurian nonsense to the stage in King Arthur and the Holy Fail
🧘 Relax and unwind with meditative summer yoga
🧺 Discover the art of willow basket weaving over a 2-day weekend workshop

Get all the details on our blog: https://glastab.be/8th-14th-june

07/06/2026

As comes to a close, we'd like to share one final, big thank you to every one of our volunteers here at Glastonbury Abbey 🎉 We couldn't do what we do without you.

From bench restoration to tile identification, here's just a taste of what our brilliant volunteers have been up to year-round!

Are you interested in volunteering at Glastonbury Abbey? Find full details of available roles at https://glastab.be/volunteer

On Wednesday 3rd June we hosted our annual Volunteer Summer Party as part of , and despite the weather we had a great t...
06/06/2026

On Wednesday 3rd June we hosted our annual Volunteer Summer Party as part of , and despite the weather we had a great turnout!

More than 60 attendees enjoyed an evening of food, drink and celebration at Abbey House, as well as a speech from outgoing director Janet Bell.

As part of the event, we shared some interesting facts and figures about our volunteer programme:
🔵 There are currently 71 volunteers in 17 different roles across the abbey site
🔵 60% of our volunteers live in Glastonbury
🔵 The other 40% hail from 13 different locations
🔵 Our volunteer numbers have doubled since June 2023!

We hope everyone who attended enjoyed this evening to celebrate and recognise the contribution of our volunteers.

Happy Saturday! Glastonbury Abbey is open this weekend from 10am to 6pm (last entry 5:15pm).
06/06/2026

Happy Saturday! Glastonbury Abbey is open this weekend from 10am to 6pm (last entry 5:15pm).

Address

Magdalene Street
Glastonbury
BA69EL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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