Jenna's Guidebook to Magical Avalon - Glastonbury, UK
Sightseeing
Such a magical and special place. Short walk from town and always worth it. Absolutely must see when you visit :)
427 locals recommend
Glastonbury Tor
Such a magical and special place. Short walk from town and always worth it. Absolutely must see when you visit :)
Absolutely magical, magical, magicaal (did I say magical?)sacred place. Full of beauty, peacefulness and expansive energy.
62 locals recommend
Chalice Well
85-89 Chilkwell StAbsolutely magical, magical, magicaal (did I say magical?)sacred place. Full of beauty, peacefulness and expansive energy.
Sacred and stunning. The best back garden ever for us Glastonbury residents! Amazing Abbey ruins. Beautiful lake in the middle with willow trees, Apple Orchard, Medieval Herbs Garden. A small shop inside selling tea and coffee. Lots of places to lay, meditation and be peaceful. Lots of space. High energy and place of divine connection.
121 locals recommend
Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene StreetSacred and stunning. The best back garden ever for us Glastonbury residents! Amazing Abbey ruins. Beautiful lake in the middle with willow trees, Apple Orchard, Medieval Herbs Garden. A small shop inside selling tea and coffee. Lots of places to lay, meditation and be peaceful. Lots of space. High energy and place of divine connection.
Little hidden gem. Known as the Magdalene Chapel on Magdalene Street just beyond the Abbey on the right side of the street.
Our Lady St Mary's Church
Magdalene StreetLittle hidden gem. Known as the Magdalene Chapel on Magdalene Street just beyond the Abbey on the right side of the street.
Open currently on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday, from noon until around 4ish. Take a towel and bathe in the pools, enjoy the alters, meditate and deeply connect. Sing and baptise yourself by the Black Madonna :)
16 locals recommend
The White Spring
Wellhouse LaneOpen currently on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sunday, from noon until around 4ish. Take a towel and bathe in the pools, enjoy the alters, meditate and deeply connect. Sing and baptise yourself by the Black Madonna :)
Food scene
My Fine Deli
22 High StreetGorgeous cafe which opens early (9am)
Lazy Gecko Cafe
8 Magdalene StQuirky cafe with the best breakfast!
Benedict Street Kitchen
Benedict StreetClean, spacious and great for working in peace
Heaphys
16 Market PlaceBest coffee! Middle of town so great to sit in or outside and people watch.
Great restaurant and events in the evening. A little out of Town. Check online for events!
10 locals recommend
Red Brick Building
Morland RoadGreat restaurant and events in the evening. A little out of Town. Check online for events!
Neighbourhoods
Wells
Nearby historic city of Wells is well worth a visit
Bath
Bath is about 40 mins by car and utterly gorgeous
Bristol
About 40 mins away. Bustling, creative and super fun!
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Food shopping
Morrison’s isn’t far to work and much cheaper than EarthFayre or the Coop
Getting around
Walking
In Glastonbury mostly everything is walking distance once you are here
Don't miss
Tuesday market!
In the Abbey car park until around lunchtime
Customs and culture
Hugs!
People love to chat and hug in Glastonbury - don’t be surprised if you are offered a hug at some point!
Don't miss
Walking the Tor!
There are three ways to walk up the Tor, try them all :)
Book before you go
Private session at the White Spring
Book a private session at the White Spring, especially if you are with a group
What to pack
A jacket for the top of the Tor as it can get very windy.
A jacket for the top of the Tor as it can get very windy.
Traveling with kids
Leave the stroller at home if walking the Tor!
Leave the stroller at home if walking the Tor!