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The Abbey: An ancient romantic
site set in 36 acres of parkland. Legend has it that King Arthur
was buried here.
Glastonbury Tor: The former
St.Michael's Church stands on the summit which stands at 525 feet
above sea level. A National Trust property.
The Chalice Well & Gardens:
One of Britain's oldest holy Wells, set in four acres of beautifully
landscaped gardens at the foot of the Tor.
The Somerset Rural Life Museum
& Abbey Barn: Exhibitions and displays of traditional country
crafts and rural life. Originally the 14th century Abbey Tithe Barn.
Local Walks to explore Somerset's
sense of place:
The Tor is a short walk from
the town (A361). The Tor Bus operates a park and ride scheme from
St.Dunstan's car park during the summer months.
The land's 'spirit of place' can
also be felt on the summit of Wearyall Hill, where
Joseph of Arimathea reputedly planted 'the Holy
Thorn'. Accessible from Roman Way/Hillhead and Street Road.
Somerset Levels & Moors are
a special place for flowers and wildlife. It is the finest remaining
lowland in Britain of international importance. Discover Celtic
Glastonbury at the Peat Moors Visitor Centre at Westhay. Nomadic
folk lived in the wetland during the summer when the water levels
were low and this gave rise to the name, Sumersaeta or 'Land of
the Summer People.'
Attractions within approx.
15 mile radius:
England's smallest city, Wells
is 6 miles from Glastonbury and is home to Wells Cathedral and the
Bishops Palace and Gardens. Explore the natural beauty of
Cheddar (Caves and Gorge) and Wookey Hole Caves.
Also nearby is the East Somerset Railway.
Attractions within a 25 mile
radius include:
The City of Bath,
23 miles from Glastonbury is a World Heritage Site and boasts the
Ancient Roman Baths, Jane Austen Centre,
and Bath Abbey.
Longleat is one of
the most beautiful Elizabethan houses in England.. It is 20 miles
from Glastonbury and can be found between Frome and Warminster,
just off the A362
Mileages from Glastonbury:
Avebury: 52, Bath: 27, Bristol:
28, Castle Cary: 16, London: 135, Stonehenge: 46,
Tintagel: 116, Wells: 6
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