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| Glastonbury,
set below the 520 foot high Glastonbury Tor, this small town
is famous for its religious and historic roots. Originally the
area was an island on a lake, this old landscape is best seen
from the top of the Tor.
May be King Arthur's
Isle of Avalon, he is said to be buried here, with his bones
reburied in 1191, together with those of Guinevere, said to
be Abbess of Glastonbury. With the ruined abbey dating from
the 12th century, the town is certainly old.
The history is in
the buildings, with monastic buildings, medieval churches,
and a 15th century abbey courthouse, the Tribunal. Historic
pub, The George and Pilgrims, with its medieval facade.
The abbey, at the
bottom of the Tor, is said to where Joseph of Arimathea
stuck his staff into the ground, which grew into a tree, the
Glastonbury Thorn. He is also supposed to have brought with
him the Holy Grail. There is a park and ride scheme to the
Tor.
More recently, it
is well known for the summer Glastonbury Festival held every
year at Worthy Farm in nearby Pilton.
There is a Tourist
Information Centre in the town.
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What
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Glastonbury Tourist Attractions
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 Glastonbury
Abbey, remains
of the church, Lady Chapel, roof timbered, all in 17 acres,
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Chalice
Well, Holy Grail
may be hidden here, 2.5 acre garden, well may have healing powers,
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Tribune, 15th
century house shows the results of excavations in a nearby area,
Tourist Information Centre, powers, shop, Tel: 01458 832954
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Rural Life Museum,
regional agriculture displays including cider-making, bee garden,
shop, etc,Tel: 01458 831197.
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Moors Visitor Centre,
Westhay, B3151 north west, exhibition on the local peat, craft
demonstrations, shop, etc,Tel: 01458 860697 .
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Where
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1 High Street Glastonbury BA6 9DP MAP
The George & Pilgrim Hotel is situated in the beautiful town of Glastonbury. Founded in the early 15th century, the hotel has welcomed people for over 500 years.
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A39 Wirral Park Glastonbury BA6 9NN MAP
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A39 Wirral Park Glastonbury BA6 9XE MAP
Travelodge Glastonbury is within easy reach of many interesting attractions including Glastonbury Abbey and Glastonbury Tor. This Travelodge provides accommodation in en-suite rooms, TV in every room, tea & coffee making facilities and free parking.
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near Glastonbury
EXPLORE ONE OF BRITAINS MOST BEAUTIFUL AND HISTORIC COUNTIES SLEEPS 2+1 Windsorgrove Cottage has been refurbished to a high standard and is set in the unique country village of High Ham in the heart of Somerset. The setting is perfect for long summer e......
1 Bedrooms Sleeping 2. Changeover Day is Fri.
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DELIGHTFUL BARN SET IN 10 ACRES WITH OVERGROUND SWIMMING POOL AND CLOSE TO MANY ATTRACTIONSHolly Tree Farm lies in the Vale of Avalon with views of Glastonbury Tor on the outskirts of the pretty Somerset village of West Pennard. The farm is approached ......
1 Bedrooms Sleeping 2. Changeover Day is Fri.
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WING OF 17TH CENTURY FARMHOUSE This larger than normal self-contained wing of a 17th century farmhouse is situated in the Sedgemoor Levels. A perfect base from which to explore places of interest such as the elegance of Bath the city of Wells with its ......
3 Bedrooms Sleeping 8. Changeover Day is Sat.
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Days Out in and around Glastonbury
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Towns near Glastonbury To Visit - straight line distance:
Street Tourist Information (1.65 miles) Wells Tourist Information (5.30 miles) Shepton Mallet Tourist Information (7.92 miles) Langport Tourist Information (8.81 miles) |
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Telephone Code
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Information
Center
The Tribunal
9 High Street
Glastonbury
Somerset BA6 9DP
Tel: 01458 832954 |
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