Explore Glastonbury

Glastonbury is one of Somerset’s most distinctive towns, famous for its ancient abbey, Glastonbury Tor and a rich mixture of history, spirituality, legend and contemporary culture. The town grew alongside Glastonbury Abbey, once one of England’s most powerful monasteries, while the surrounding landscape has inspired centuries of stories including the legends of King Arthur and Avalon. Today, Glastonbury is a thriving market town and major visitor destination, with independent shops, cafés, festivals, creative businesses and a strong cultural identity that makes it unlike anywhere else in Somerset.