Guidebook for Glastonbury
Shopping
Situated on the site of the Clarks Shoes factory, this is a large array of shops typically found on high streets. They are arranged as if in an attractive village setting.
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Clarks Village
Situated on the site of the Clarks Shoes factory, this is a large array of shops typically found on high streets. They are arranged as if in an attractive village setting.
This high street is like no other! Querky shops sell new age, spiritual and ritual items. Boutique shops sell Indian and African decorative items and furniture. Nice cafes too!
High Street
High StreetThis high street is like no other! Querky shops sell new age, spiritual and ritual items. Boutique shops sell Indian and African decorative items and furniture. Nice cafes too!
Situated around the medieval market cross, this area has markets every Tuesday and sometimes at weekends.
Market Place
Market PlaceSituated around the medieval market cross, this area has markets every Tuesday and sometimes at weekends.
Sightseeing
Two ancient oak trees reputed to be approx 1,000 years old. Were part of a ritual procession of trees leading to the Tor. Sadly one has now died.
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Gog & Magog
Stone Down LaneTwo ancient oak trees reputed to be approx 1,000 years old. Were part of a ritual procession of trees leading to the Tor. Sadly one has now died.
A small, atmospheric 'chapel of ease' tucked down an alley off of Magdalene Street. There are preserved medieval almshouses beside the chapel.
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St Margaret's Chapel and quiet garden
Magdalene StreetA small, atmospheric 'chapel of ease' tucked down an alley off of Magdalene Street. There are preserved medieval almshouses beside the chapel.
World Peace garden. Thought to be where the Holy Grail is. A Roman glass bowl was found near there. Clear Iron Oxide infused water flows all year round reminding you of the blood of Christ
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Chalice Well
85-89 Chilkwell StWorld Peace garden. Thought to be where the Holy Grail is. A Roman glass bowl was found near there. Clear Iron Oxide infused water flows all year round reminding you of the blood of Christ
Site of the first Christian church in England. Mythical grave of King Arthur & Guinevere The abbey was destroyed by Henry VIII leaving atmospheric ruins and grounds.
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Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene StreetSite of the first Christian church in England. Mythical grave of King Arthur & Guinevere The abbey was destroyed by Henry VIII leaving atmospheric ruins and grounds.
Natural hill used extensively from the Iron Age onwards.
The ruined church was destroyed by an earthquake.
The last Abbot of the Abby was executed here.
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Glastonbury Tor
Natural hill used extensively from the Iron Age onwards.
The ruined church was destroyed by an earthquake.
The last Abbot of the Abby was executed here.
At the base of the Tor is a temple to various gods. It was a Victorian water tower now converted to an atmospheric place of contemplation.
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The White Spring
Wellhouse LaneAt the base of the Tor is a temple to various gods. It was a Victorian water tower now converted to an atmospheric place of contemplation.
Beautiful hill that Wyrral House sits below. The myth is that Joseph of Arimathea came here. Stopping he said to friends 'we are weary all'. He planted his staff and the Holy Thorn grew.
The Roman Way
The Roman WayBeautiful hill that Wyrral House sits below. The myth is that Joseph of Arimathea came here. Stopping he said to friends 'we are weary all'. He planted his staff and the Holy Thorn grew.
Arts & Culture
Interesting little museum situated on the High Street. Shows artifacts and history of an ancient village suspended above the waters around the Tor.
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Glastonbury Information Centre
1 Magdalene StInteresting little museum situated on the High Street. Shows artifacts and history of an ancient village suspended above the waters around the Tor.
Interesting museum about the rural life of the Abbey and surrounding area
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Somerset Rural Life Museum
Chilkwell StreetInteresting museum about the rural life of the Abbey and surrounding area