Glastonbury Abbey

LOOKING FOR: Heritage, Historical
ADDRESS: Glastonbury Abbey
Abbey Gatehouse
Magdalene Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
POSTCODE: BA6 9EL
AGE GROUP: All Ages
TELEPHONE: 01458 832267
WEBSITE: CLICK HERE
Glastonbury Abbey

Visitor Attraction, Scheduled Ancient Monument and Church

  • Romantic Ruins - Once the grandest and richest Abbey in England. A great Glastonbury experience awaits you here!
  • Peaceful parkland - Such a special atmosphere within our 36 acres of Somerset parkland, ponds, orchard and wildlife areas.
  • History brought to life by our costumed guides - from March until October. Hear tales of the past from monks, kitchen maids, pilgrims and even King Arthur's court!
  • Legendary burial place of King Arthur - Was King Arthur and his Queen Guinevere buried here? Our story starts in 1191.
  • 2000 years of History and Mystery - Traditionally the earliest Christian sanctuary in Britain. Did Joseph of Arimathea bring Jesus here?
  • A place for all seasons! Snowdrops in winter; glorious daffodils in spring; Wildflowers in summer and wonderful autumn tree colour.
  • Outdoor Summer Cafe, the perfect place to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this historic site. Open May until end of September.
  • Retail therapy can be found in our excellent Gift Shop, well stocked with unusual gifts and much, much more.
  • Modern Visitor Centre, museum and model.
  • Exhibitions and Events throughout the year.

Open

Close

January

9am

4pm

February

9am

4pm

March

9am

6pm

April

9am

6pm

May

9am

6pm

June

9am

9pm

July

9am

9pm

August

9am

9pm

September

9am

5pm

October

9am

5pm

November

9am

5pm

December

9am

4pm
















Open every day except Christmas Day


Last entry for visitors will be half an hour before the above closing times

The locking up of some buildings will commence approximately 15 minutes prior to closing

The Gift Shop closes 15 minutes before the above closing times

Glastonbury Abbey reserves the right to change admission times when necessary

 


Adults

£6.00 each

Over 60's

£5.00 each

Students (with card)

£5.00 each

Children 5-15 Years

£4.00 each

Children Under 5 Years

Free

Parties of Adults (10 or more)

£5.00 each

Children 5-15 Years in adult parties

£4.00 each

Families (2 Adults & 2 Children)

£16.00 each

Tickets are valid all day on day of issue