Attractions near Glastonbury Abbey

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Glastonbury Abbey

The Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9EL

Every year, people from over seventy countries on six different continents visit the sacred site of Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset, England. The 2,000 years of Christianity we are celebrating and remembering are forever rooted in the mystical land of Avalon...

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Attractions near Glastonbury Abbey

A selection of attractions close to Glastonbury Abbey:

Somerset Rural Life Museum (< 1 Mile)

The magnificent 14th Century barn shown here dominates the farm which once fed Glastonbury Abbey. Now the Abbey Farm recreates rural life in Victorian Somerset....

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The Chalice Well (< 1 Mile)

Pilgrims come from far and wide to this ancient holy well at the foot of Glastonbury Tor. The Chalice Well is actually a natural spring....

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Glastonbury Tor (1.5 Miles)

This famous landmark rises dramatically above the Somerset Levels. From the top there are panoramic views all around. The stark tower at the summit is...

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The Shoe Museum (2.1 Miles)

An amazing collection of footwear has been gathered together in this museum. Housed in the former factory of shoe manufacturer Clarks, it tells the story...

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Clarks Village (2.5 Miles)

As Clarks gradually closed down their shoe factory in Street in the 1990s, the site was converted into a special kind of shopping centre. It...

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Peat Moors Centre (6.9 Miles)

This museum has been specifically designed to engage both the young and old visitor, offering an exciting and interactive place to visit. Go back...

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Avalon Vineyard (7.1 Miles)

Tucked away, deep in the countryside, this tranquil vineyard is the perfect picnic spot. Admission is free, and please sample our range of wines,...

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Wells Town Hall (8.2 Miles)

This imposing Neo-Classical edifice was built by public subscription in 1779. Or at least the core of of was. Some of the most striking features...

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Wookey Hole Caves (8.3 Miles)

The famous caves and much, much more. New for this year is the ‘Valley of the Dinosaurs’ and the Enchanted Fairy Garden, plus indoors we’ve...

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Wells and Mendip Museum (8.3 Miles)

The museum was founded in 1893 by Herbert Balch, a man so driven by curiosity about our world that he became a pioneer caver, as...

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Wells Cathedral (8.3 Miles)

Wells Cathedral is the highlight of any visit to the small city of Wells. It has intricate Gothic carvings, one of the earliest mechanical clocks...

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Bishop’s Palace (8.3 Miles)

The appeal of the palace at Wells lies as much in its tranquil setting as its mellow buildings. Begun in the Middle Ages, it lies...

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Lytes Cary Manor (10.5 Miles)

Acquired by the National Trust in 1949, this manor house and grounds is located in the depths of rural Somerset. The Tudor great hall...

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Stembridge Tower Mill (10.5 Miles)

Stembridge Tower Mill is owned by the National Trust and has a history that dates back to 1822. The mill remained in use, and...

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Cheddar Caves and Gorge (12.6 Miles)

At Cheddar Caves & Gorge you’ll find beauty and pre-history explored with the latest technology. Visit Britain’s two most beautifully illuminated showcaves – Gough’s Cave...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)