There are many legends surrounding the once greatest and richest abbey in England. It is said King Arthur and Guinevere were buried at the site, and that Joseph of Arimathea planted the holy thorn nearby.
Don’t Miss!
See the 500-year-old rare ecclesiastical robe found under a medieval pulpit in Othery. It would have been worn by a priest during ceremonies.
Address
The Gatehouse
Magdalene Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 9EL
Telephone
01458 832267
Website
Price
Admission charges apply
Opening Times
Open all year
Facilities
- Activity trails
- Cafe
- Guidebooks
- Parking nearby
- Shop
- Toilets
- Museum
- Disabled toilets
- Hearing loop
- Level access/ramps
- Limited disabled access
- Wheelchair on site
Learning
The Abbey offers visits for schools and adult groups. Please contact the Abbey for more information.
Research
The Abbey can assist researchers with enquiries about the collection and local history. Please contact the Abbey for more information.
Commercial Hire & Services
To enquire about using the Abbey space for your event, please contact the Abbey.
Collections
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art
- Ecclesiastical
- Local History
Time Periods
- Anglo-Saxon
- Dark Ages
- Medieval
- Norman
- Tudor
