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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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Map of Glastonbury |
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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 .
Open:
Mar-Oct |
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Where
To Stay in Glastonbury
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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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Old Farm East Street, West Pennard Glastonbury BA6 8NJ
Tel: 01458 835250 Two self contained cottages sleeping 6 on a medieval farm set in 10 acres of beautiful, tranquil countryside under Glastonbury Tor.
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Around
The Glastonbury Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Street (1.65 miles) Wells (5.30 miles) Shepton Mallet (7.92 miles) Langport (8.81 miles) Cheddar (9.19 miles) Ilchester (10.21 miles) Axbridge (10.61 miles) Bridgwater (12.46 miles) Burnham-on-Sea (13.55 miles) Midsomer Norton (13.98 miles) Paulton (14.48 miles) |
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Information
Center
The Tribunal
9 High Street
Glastonbury
Somerset BA6 9DP
Tel: 01458 832954 |
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