Glastonbury Abbey

Description

An historical monument in the centre of Glastonbury Town. The spectacular abbey ruins lie within 36 acres of grounds including two ponds, an array of wildlife and views of Glastonbury Tor. There are over 400 trees across the estate as well as rolling parkland. The lady chapel crypt features a stone altar and the 14th century Abbot’s Kitchen is a medieval octagonal kitchen building and is the only intact building that remains from the original abbey estate. In 2023/24 the main entrance is being refurbished into a modern visitor welcome space.

How to contact us

For contact details and further information about this location, please email filming@somerset.gov.uk

Type of Location

Gardens
Historic
Religious

Address details

Property address:Glastonbury Abbey, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL
County:Somerset
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Approx travel time from Bristol:1 hour
Approx travel time from London:3 hours

Property details

Property status:Operational
Access:There are two vehicle access points into the grounds. The orchard gate provides access for lorries and buses but if needed for large vehicle the access road will need to have traffic stewards to stop people parking in the way. The Magdalene street gate is wide enough for sprinter vans and cars. This gate will be widened and the entrance improved in 2024.
Access:Check for booked events on the abbey website. The abbey is open 364 days per year.
Noise:Some road noise and grounds maintenance team use tractors and vehicles that are noisy but can be arranged to not be used.
Parking:The orchard gate entrance provides a hard standing for approximately 20 cars. We can accommodate soft parking for many vehicles depending on weather conditions.
Parking details:Parking would be within the grounds and not available to the public. However, ticket holders to the abbey would have pedestrian access to the parking if not barriered off.