
Registered as a Place of Worship in 2003 and believed to be the first such place in the UK to be officially recognised for 1500 years. Glastonbury Experience Courtyard, 2-4 High St, Glastonbury, BA6 9DU With many of its staff having recently moved over to new offices on Worthy Farm, this building now serves many purposes, including housing Children’s World Charity, and musical workshops for children. Originally the base for the Festival within the town of Glastonbury, the office is an understated reminder of the existence of the event that is held in nearby Pilton. Also home to the Library of Avalon and the Goddess Temple. Since Medieval times, the abbey has held legendary status as the earliest Christian foundation in Britain linked to Joseph of Arimathea and the burial place of King Arthur.Īt the bottom of the High St, through an alley next to Courtyard Books, is a collection of shops that are as interesting on the outside as within. Set in 37 acres of beautifully peaceful parkland. For over two thousand years this has been a place where people have gathered to drink the waters and find solace, peace and inspiration.Ībbey Gatehouse, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL – 01458 832267 Surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards it is a living sanctuary in which the visitor can experience the quiet healing of this sacred place. After many years of neglect, this land is responding to the love and care from Friends of Bride’s Mound and is once again taking its rightful place in the Glastonbury landscape as the western gateway to Avalon.Ĭhilkwell Street, Glastonbury BA6 8DD – 01458 831154 Bride’s Mound is a small hill to the west of Glastonbury in an area called Beckery island.
