Places to visit during your stay
Local interest and discovery
Here are some suggestions of things not to be missed during your visit
The obvious first place of interest but do climb the Tor for amazing 360 degree views that are always changing with the seasons and the time of day.
Use the path from the bottom of Wellhouse Lane, nearest parking is at the Drapers factory, about 200 yards away, just over the main road from Glastonbury to Shepton Mallet.
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Glastonbury Tor
The obvious first place of interest but do climb the Tor for amazing 360 degree views that are always changing with the seasons and the time of day.
Use the path from the bottom of Wellhouse Lane, nearest parking is at the Drapers factory, about 200 yards away, just over the main road from Glastonbury to Shepton Mallet.
Steeped in history and in 36 acres of beautiful, expansive, grounds, the Abbey is (allegedly) the last resting place of Arthur and Guinevere...
There are a good variety of events through the year as well and you can find all you need to know on the abbey website.
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Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene StreetSteeped in history and in 36 acres of beautiful, expansive, grounds, the Abbey is (allegedly) the last resting place of Arthur and Guinevere...
There are a good variety of events through the year as well and you can find all you need to know on the abbey website.
Beautiful landscaped gardens centred round the flow of water from the Red Spring and a place of meditation and quiet reflection. There are also festivities to celebrate important dates of the spiritual year plus musical and other events.
Nearest parking is at the Drapers factory, about 200 yards away, just over the main road from Glastonbury to Shepton Mallet.
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Chalice Well
85-89 Chilkwell StBeautiful landscaped gardens centred round the flow of water from the Red Spring and a place of meditation and quiet reflection. There are also festivities to celebrate important dates of the spiritual year plus musical and other events.
Nearest parking is at the Drapers factory, about 200 yards away, just over the main road from Glastonbury to Shepton Mallet.
Based upon a Victorian built Well House that nestles beneath Glastonbury Tor a series of pools have been built, inside the Wellhouse, according to the principles of sacred geometry. The wellhouse sits on the ley line known as the Michael line and is a fascinating place to visit whether your interest is architectural or spiritual.
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The White Spring
Wellhouse LaneBased upon a Victorian built Well House that nestles beneath Glastonbury Tor a series of pools have been built, inside the Wellhouse, according to the principles of sacred geometry. The wellhouse sits on the ley line known as the Michael line and is a fascinating place to visit whether your interest is architectural or spiritual.
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. There is also a farmyard and orchard to explore. The magnificent 14th-century Abbey Barn is one of the West Country’s finest buildings and the centrepiece of the site.
Car parking is available on site and there is a cafe if you are weary after walking round.
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Somerset Rural Life Museum
Chilkwell StreetSituated 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. There is also a farmyard and orchard to explore. The magnificent 14th-century Abbey Barn is one of the West Country’s finest buildings and the centrepiece of the site.
Car parking is available on site and there is a cafe if you are weary after walking round.
Glastonbury is home to a growing array of Street Art pieces and following the trail is also a great way to see bits of the town you might otherwise miss.
A map is available from the Glastonbury Mural Trail website to guide you round these works by local artists.
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The Glastonbury Mural
1 Feversham LnGlastonbury is home to a growing array of Street Art pieces and following the trail is also a great way to see bits of the town you might otherwise miss.
A map is available from the Glastonbury Mural Trail website to guide you round these works by local artists.
If you want to combine your visit with some retail therapy then Clarks Village with up to 60% off RRP everyday at over 90 designer and high street brands.
There's plenty of carparks also a kids play area and a wide range of food outlets.
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Clarks Village
If you want to combine your visit with some retail therapy then Clarks Village with up to 60% off RRP everyday at over 90 designer and high street brands.
There's plenty of carparks also a kids play area and a wide range of food outlets.
Wells Cathedral is set in the medieval heart of England’s smallest city and is the earliest English Cathedral to be built in the Gothic style. The cathedral is a really impressive building regardless of your faith or otherwise and is part of the very impressive architecture of Wells generally.
Don't miss the clock inside striking the hour and consider visiting The Bishops Palace next door too.
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Wells Katedrali
Cathedral GreenWells Cathedral is set in the medieval heart of England’s smallest city and is the earliest English Cathedral to be built in the Gothic style. The cathedral is a really impressive building regardless of your faith or otherwise and is part of the very impressive architecture of Wells generally.
Don't miss the clock inside striking the hour and consider visiting The Bishops Palace next door too.
Located next to the spectacular Wells Cathedral The Bishop's Palace & Gardens in Wells has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and this stunning medieval palace is open for all to visit and enjoy. Don't miss the swans ring the bell to be fed
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The Bishops Palace
Located next to the spectacular Wells Cathedral The Bishop's Palace & Gardens in Wells has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years and this stunning medieval palace is open for all to visit and enjoy. Don't miss the swans ring the bell to be fed
While you are out and about you can drive upor down through the Gorge which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wartch out for the goats!
There are loads of shops to browse through, some nice pubs and spectacular caves to explore.
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Cheddar Kanyonu
While you are out and about you can drive upor down through the Gorge which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Wartch out for the goats!
There are loads of shops to browse through, some nice pubs and spectacular caves to explore.
Wookey Hole Caves are a series of limestone caverns, in the village of Wookey Hole. The River Axe flows through the cave and it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Over the years, Wookey Hole has been home to giant hyenas, bears, Neanderthals, and many local people. It has even been a site of pagan and Roman worship
The caves are now owned by the Cottle family and the home of the "Witches Of Wooky Hole" cave tours.
Outside there is also plenty to do from vintage penny arcades to museums, adventure golf, and soft play zones.
The attraction website includes live webcams so you can preview your trip and there is a complete walkthrough on YouTube
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Wookey Hole Mağaraları
High StreetWookey Hole Caves are a series of limestone caverns, in the village of Wookey Hole. The River Axe flows through the cave and it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Over the years, Wookey Hole has been home to giant hyenas, bears, Neanderthals, and many local people. It has even been a site of pagan and Roman worship
The caves are now owned by the Cottle family and the home of the "Witches Of Wooky Hole" cave tours.
Outside there is also plenty to do from vintage penny arcades to museums, adventure golf, and soft play zones.
The attraction website includes live webcams so you can preview your trip and there is a complete walkthrough on YouTube
Like a minature version of Glastonbury Tor, Burrow Mump is a hill and historic site overlooking Southlake Moor in the village of Burrowbridge. On top of the hill is a never completed church and some spectacular views are to be had just a short walk up from the carpark.
A good stop off point on a drive around the area or to whet your appetite before a visit to the nearby King Alfred pub.
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Burrow Mump
Burrow BridgeLike a minature version of Glastonbury Tor, Burrow Mump is a hill and historic site overlooking Southlake Moor in the village of Burrowbridge. On top of the hill is a never completed church and some spectacular views are to be had just a short walk up from the carpark.
A good stop off point on a drive around the area or to whet your appetite before a visit to the nearby King Alfred pub.
If you want to get out into nature, Withial Combe nature reserve provides a walk through a remote, steep-sided ancient wooded ravine and two small meadows great for woodland flowers and birds.
There is a small carpark and walking is best in dry weather as it can be slippery under foot
Withial Combe Nature Reserve
Withial HillIf you want to get out into nature, Withial Combe nature reserve provides a walk through a remote, steep-sided ancient wooded ravine and two small meadows great for woodland flowers and birds.
There is a small carpark and walking is best in dry weather as it can be slippery under foot
Famous for its starling murmurations about an hour before sunrise from October right through until the start of March. Tens of thousands of birds put on a dramatic show as they leave their roosts to feed.
Apart from these astounding aerobatics this wetland site is full of all sorts of animal life like Water Voles and Otters also a wide variety of other birds.
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RSPB Ham Wall
Famous for its starling murmurations about an hour before sunrise from October right through until the start of March. Tens of thousands of birds put on a dramatic show as they leave their roosts to feed.
Apart from these astounding aerobatics this wetland site is full of all sorts of animal life like Water Voles and Otters also a wide variety of other birds.
Another retail therapy destination Kilver Court is an upmarket alternative to Clarks Village with stores for Mulberry, Toast and Yves Delorme.
The location recently changed hands and it is hoped that a wider range of shops plus refreshments will once again be available also that the historic building and gardens will re-open. Please check online before setting out.
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Kilver Court
Kilver StreetAnother retail therapy destination Kilver Court is an upmarket alternative to Clarks Village with stores for Mulberry, Toast and Yves Delorme.
The location recently changed hands and it is hoped that a wider range of shops plus refreshments will once again be available also that the historic building and gardens will re-open. Please check online before setting out.
A popular if busy seaside day out with a pier, arcades, donkey rides and mini golf. Lots of places to eat and walk it off later with a strollalong the beach at nearby Sand Bay
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Weston-super-Mare
A popular if busy seaside day out with a pier, arcades, donkey rides and mini golf. Lots of places to eat and walk it off later with a strollalong the beach at nearby Sand Bay