Generally speaking people come to the Abbey for three reasons.

First, they want to see a living Christian sanctuary that may have been the site of the oldest church, and was certainly once the greatest Abbey, in the country. Second, they come because they want to see the possible burial place of King Arthur, but the third reason people come to the Abbey grounds is simply for peace and quiet. The relative seclusion of the 36 acres provides the perfect atmosphere for people who want to forget their hectic daily lives, and take it easy.

Lily Pool – The tranquil settings of the Duck and Fish ponds allow visitors to get lost in their thoughts. They also provide ideal picnic spots. In addition, children can feed the ducks or run around in the lush expanse of open parkland whilst their parents take a well-earned nap under a suitable tree.

There are over 250 trees in the grounds, many of which have wooden seats or benches under them so guests can sit and ponder in peace, and in the shade. Once visitors leave the hustle and bustle of the Town and enter the Abbey grounds they move into a very different world where calm, beauty and above all peace are the orders of the day.

Three Arches – There is something for each season of the year. Snowdrops and Crocus in winter feature along the north path of the ruins. Over the past few years many thousands have been planted here. This is closely followed in Spring, by a dazzling display of Daffodils and later bluebells. At this point we should not forget the delicious apple blossom and its fragrance emminating from the cider orchard. Summer gives way to wildflowers and native grasses, which will be seen in the Orchard, along the Badger Boardwalk and in the wildlife areas. Lastly Autumn gives us spectacular colour on our many trees; comprised of many deciduous and evergreen varieties.

Wherever they come from, visitors can be assured not only of a warm welcome, but of a realisation that they have been in, seen and felt something very special. Most of our visitors are already planning their return visits. Please click here if you would like to find out more about the Abbey Grounds.

via Visit the Abbey – Glastonbury Abbey.

via Chalice Well Trust.

via Strode Theatre.

The magnificent fourteenth-century Abbey Barn is the centrepiece of the Somerset Rural Life Museum. The barn and the farm buildings surrounding the courtyard contain displays illustrating the tools and techniques of farming in Victorian Somerset.

Unusual local activities like willow growing, mud horse fishing, peat digging and cider making are included. In the Abbey Farmhouse the social and domestic life of Victorian Somerset is described in reconstructed rooms and an exhibition which tells the life story of a farm worker, John Hodges, from the cradle to the grave.

Saturday 30th of June 2012 at 12.00am

Venue Glastonbury Abbey

Orchestra in a Field will set Somerset ablaze next summer with a colourful and eclectic programme offering something for everyone. Held in the sweeping parklands of Glastonbury Abbey. This unique event is the inspiration of award-winning conductor, Charles Hazlewood.

See the flyer and the website

via Welcome to the Online guide to Glastonbury.

This is a conference about the future, a future created by all, for all; an opportunity to develop existing ideas and share new ones. ‘Unity’ is about us all moving beyond our differences and working together towards a world where we can live in peace with each other and in harmony with nature.

The torch will pass through Glastonbury from 09.50 en route to Wells.

Venue: Town Centre

Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 9.50am

3rd-6th August 2012 10:30-5:00 daily. Four days of Performance, Workshops and Fun for the whole family!

Abbey Park Playground, Fishers Hill, Glastonbury

Phone 01458 833693

via Welcome to the Online guide to Glastonbury.

Investigating Signs of Our Times

An annual three-day conference
of mysteries, truth and new frontiers

crop circles – environment – liberty issues – 2012
earth mysteries – new science – metaphysics
consciousness studies – UFOs – alternative health

Friday-Sunday

27th-29th July 2012

Town Hall

Glastonbury

Glastonbury Symposium – Investigating Signs of our Times.