Glastonbury

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General Information

Glastonbury is situated in the South West region of England, United Kingdom and was once one of the most important destinations for pilgrims in England. These days thousands of tourists gather here for the annual rock festival and the summer solstice.

The Abbey was the centre of pilgrimage and there are many that believe King Arthur is buried amongst the ruins and that the Holy Grail is hidden somewhere nearby. Glastonbury's early history is linked with the Tor, a hill that is its most prevailing landmark.

In Glastonbury tourists will find a wonderful mix of small town English charm, new-age and bohemian culture mixed with a strong spiritual history.

Things to do and see in Glastonbury

There are many attractions in and around Glastonbury to keep all ages of tourists entertained.

Some of the activities are :-

Glastonbury Abbey
Climb Glastonbury Tor - a beautiful climb to take in the views
Somerset Mardi Gras
Chalice Well
Glastonbury Festival - held annually in June
Somerset Rural Life Museum
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Haynes International Motor Museum
The Shoe Museum - hundreds of historic shoes from Roman times to the present day
St Johns Church
Stone Age Courtyard
Strode Theatre at night - entertainment venue
Wookey Hole Caves
Country market - homemade food and crafts
The Lake Village Museum

Please see the activities directory for more information.

Accommodation in Glastonbury

There is a large variety of accommodation options in and around this town; from bed and breakfasts and hotels to inns and camping sites.

Please view the accommodation directory which gives tourists an extensive choice.

Restaurants and Businesses in Glastonbury

There are several restaurants for the fine diner, as well as some wonderful street dining and the many pubs which provide superb local fare. Being a special market town without any "through" traffic Glastonbury's shopping experience is a pleasurable one. The town has many interesting and quirky shops with independent specialists in their field, offering good old-fashioned service.

View the restaurant and business directories for more information, or add your own free business listing.