What's On
- Filter by:
- Concerts
- • Theatre
- • Workshops/Courses
- • Family Activity
- • Talks and Tours
- • Special
Featured Events
Glastonbury Abbey Tree Walk with Matt WittSaturday 2nd March - Saturday 2nd November 2024When: 11am to 12.30pm Where: Main AbbeyDiscover the trees of Glastonbury Abbey across a series of informative, seasonal walks with Matt Witt of "To The Trees".Read moreEaster Forest SchoolTuesday 2nd April 2024When: 10am to 4pm Where: Main Abbey
Come and join experienced Forest School teachers at the abbey to learn some wild survival skills for ages 11-14.Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval FayreSaturday 27th - Sunday 28th April 2024When: 10am to 5.30pm Where: Main Abbey
The fayre returns in 2024 across the weekend of the 27th and 28th of April.Read moreNight at the AbbeySaturday 24th August 2024When: 3pm to 11pm Where: Main Abbey
Join us for Night at the Abbey on Saturday the 24th of August, headlined by the brilliant Newton Faulkner.Read more
All Events
Glastonbury Abbey Tree Walk with Matt WittSaturday 2nd March - Saturday 2nd November 2024When: 11am to 12.30pm Where: Main AbbeyDiscover the trees of Glastonbury Abbey across a series of informative, seasonal walks with Matt Witt of "To The Trees".Read moreCraft Easter Bunting Family ActivityTuesday 2nd April 2024When: 11am to 1pm Where: Abbey Museum
Make and decorate an Easter themed string of material bunting to hang at Easter.Read moreEaster Forest SchoolTuesday 2nd April 2024When: 10am to 4pm Where: Main Abbey
Come and join experienced Forest School teachers at the abbey to learn some wild survival skills for ages 11-14.Read moreMake an Easter Wreath Family ActivityThursday 4th April 2024When: 11am to 1pm Where: Abbey Museum
Create your own Easter wreath to hang at home during Easter. All materials supplied.Read moreTaunton Garrison Training in the AbbeySaturday 6th April 2024When: 10am to 5pm Where: Main Abbey
Local re-enactment group Taunton Garrison will be in the grounds on the 6th April for their pre-season training day.Read moreTime Travelling Carpenter - Medieval PainterSaturday 6th April 2024When: 1pm to 4pm Where: Main Abbey
Join the Time Travelling Carpenter to learn the skills, techniques, materials and tools of the Medieval Painter.Read moreBeginners Seasonal Drawing GroupTuesday 9th April 2024When: 11am to 3pm Where: Abbey House
Draw the beautiful plants, trees and architectural elements of Glastonbury Abbey as part of a supportive art group including practical tuition.Read moreCreate a 3D Knights Helmet - Free Family ActivityTuesday 9th April 2024When: 11am to 1pm Where: Abbey Museum
Create a 3D Knights Helmet from cardboard ready to wear at this year’s Medieval Fayre!Read moreCreate your own Knights Standard - Free Family ActivityThursday 11th April 2024When: 11am to 1pm Where: Abbey Museum
Another Medieval Fayre inspired family activity - build your own standard to display in your castle!Read moreLittle Discoverers - Medieval FlagsThursday 11th April 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Main Abbey
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Glastonbury AbbeyRead moreA Tour of the Standing Ruins of Glastonbury AbbeySaturday 13th April 2024When: 10.30am to 12.30pm Where: Main Abbey
Join our engaging tour of the standing ruins of Glastonbury Abbey to delve into its architectural and archaeological significance.Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval FayreSaturday 27th - Sunday 28th April 2024When: 10am to 5.30pm Where: Main Abbey
The fayre returns in 2024 across the weekend of the 27th and 28th of April.Read moreSold OutCold Process Soap MakingSaturday 4th May 2024When: 2pm to 5pm Where: Abbey House
This workshop teaches you how to make your own hair and body soap using the traditional cold processed method and all natural ingredients!Read moreIntroduction to Scented Candle MakingSaturday 4th May 2024When: 6pm to 8pm Where: Abbey House
In this workshop you’ll be creating your own essential oil candle in a glass votive using a sustainable plant wax and natural wicks.Read moreSold OutIntroduction to Soap MakingSaturday 4th May 2024When: 10am to 1pm Where: Abbey House
Create your own natural soap using traditional methods in this introductory workshop.Read moreLittle Discoverers - Medieval GardenThursday 9th May 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Main Abbey
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Glastonbury Abbey.Read moreAbbey and Town TourSaturday 11th May - Saturday 19th October 2024When: 11am to 1pm Where: Main Abbey
Join this specialist tour during which we will walk around Glastonbury visiting places connected to the abbey and find out more about their history.Read moreGlastonbury Abbey: a Medieval Lord - Peasants, Politics and PunishmentsMonday 13th May 2024When: 6.30pm to 8pm Where: Abbey House
Join Dr Mark Hutchinson on an exploration of Glastonbury Abbey in its role as medieval lord of a great estate.Read moreBeginners Seasonal Drawing GroupTuesday 14th May 2024When: 11am to 3pm Where: Abbey House
Draw the beautiful plants, trees and architectural elements of Glastonbury Abbey as part of a supportive art group including practical tuition.Read moreSold OutBeginning Willow Basket WeavingWednesday 22nd May 2024When: 9.30am to 4.30pm Where: Abbey House
In this workshop at Abbey House you will be shown the skills and techniques to make your own round basket to take home at the end of the day.Read moreMember EventSold OutBadger Walk - Member Special 2024Thursday 30th May 2024When: 8pm to 10pm Where: Abbey House
The annual member exclusive Badger Walk once again kicks off our season of Badger Walk events.Read moreSummer Garden Mosaic WorkshopSaturday 1st June 2024When: 10.30am to 4pm Where: Abbey House
Join our one-day mosaic workshop for adults at Abbey House on Saturday June 1st with tutor Lorelei Hunt and make a decorative mosaic for the garden with a summer theme.Read moreHamlet - The Lord Chamberlain's MenWednesday 5th June 2024When: Starts 6.15pm Where: Main Abbey
The Lord Chamberlain's Men return to Glastonbury Abbey to present Hamlet on Wednesday 5th June 2024.Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Badger WalkThursday 6th June - Thursday 18th July 2024When: 8pm to 10pm Where: Abbey House
Join us for our ever popular Badger Walk most Thursdays during the summer of 2024, starting at Abbey House and exploring the abbey grounds.Read moreBeginners Seasonal Drawing GroupTuesday 11th June 2024When: 11am to 3pm Where: Abbey House
Draw the beautiful plants, trees and architectural elements of Glastonbury Abbey as part of a supportive art group including practical tuition.Read moreLittle Discoverers - Music MakingThursday 13th June 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Main Abbey
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Glastonbury Abbey.Read moreThe Lost Books of Medieval GlastonburyFriday 14th June 2024When: 6.30pm to 8pm Where: Abbey House
Join Professor James Clark as he explores the lost books of medieval Glastonbury.Read moreCalligraphy WorkshopSaturday 15th June 2024When: 10am to 1pm Where: Abbey House
Join us for a calligraphy workshop at Abbey House on Saturday 15th June, with calligrapher Ben Farnell.Read moreIllumination WorkshopSaturday 15th June 2024When: 2pm to 5pm Where: Abbey House
Join us for an illumination workshop at Abbey House on Saturday 15 June, with calligrapher Ben Farnell.Read moreTaunton Garrison at the AbbeySaturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd June 2024When: 10am to 5pm Where: Main Abbey
Step back in time to the English Civil War at Glastonbury Abbey!Read moreSold OutSilversmithing for BeginnersSunday 23rd June 2024When: 9.30am to 4.30pm Where: Abbey House
This workshop at Abbey House teaches the ancient art of Silversmithing where you will create your own unique piece of silver jewellery.Read moreCold Process Soap MakingWednesday 10th July 2024When: 2pm to 5pm Where: Abbey House
This workshop teaches you how to make your own hair and body soap using the traditional cold processed method and all natural ingredients!Read moreIntroduction to Scented Candle MakingWednesday 10th July 2024When: 6pm to 8pm Where: Abbey House
In this workshop you'll be creating your own essential oil candle in a glass votive using a sustainable plant wax and natural wicks.Read moreIntroduction to Soap MakingWednesday 10th July 2024When: 10am to 1pm Where: Abbey House
Create your own natural soap using traditional methods in this introductory workshop.Read moreLittle Discoverers - PilgrimsThursday 11th July 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Main Abbey
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Glastonbury Abbey.Read moreBeginners Seasonal Drawing GroupTuesday 16th July 2024When: 11am to 3pm Where: Abbey House
Draw the beautiful plants, trees and architectural elements of Glastonbury Abbey as part of a supportive art group including practical tuition.Read moreThe Importance of Being EarnestFriday 19th July 2024When: 6.15pm to 9.30pm Where: Main Abbey
Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners and triviality, performed live in the grounds of Glastonbury AbbeyRead moreSculptural Felt Vessel WorkshopSaturday 20th July 2024When: 10.30am to 4.30pm Where: Main Abbey
Create your own unique art vessel whilst exploring how a basic shape can be adjusted to add sculptural elements using the wet felt making technique.Read moreBowlore Medieval DisplaySaturday 27th - Sunday 28th July 2024When: 10am to 5pm Where: Main Abbey
Witness sword fighting and archery or get hands on with weapons and armour as Bowlore perform medieval shows at the abbey.Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Extravaganza featuring KeaneSaturday 3rd August 2024When: 4.30pm to 10pm Where: Main Abbey
The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza concert will return on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, with a headline performance from Keane.Read moreHound of the Baskervilles - IllyriaFriday 9th August 2024When: 6.30pm to 9.30pm Where: Main Abbey
Sherlock Holmes tackles the most baffling case of his career in this cheeky but chilling adaptation. Performed in the great outdoors by Illyria.Read moreVikings at the AbbeySaturday 10th - Sunday 11th August 2024When: 10am to 5pm Where: Main Abbey
The Vikings are coming! Experience crafts, combat and daily life in the Viking world with re-enactment group Draca Beorðor.Read moreLittle Discoverers - Dig & DiscoverThursday 15th August 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Main Abbey
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Glastonbury Abbey.Read moreColour and Line - Painting with Ink and WatercolourSaturday 17th August 2024When: 10am to 5pm Where: Abbey House
Join us for an ink and watercolour painting workshop at Abbey House from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 17 August, with local artist Sara Trenchard.Read moreNight at the AbbeySaturday 24th August 2024When: 3pm to 11pm Where: Main Abbey
Join us for Night at the Abbey on Saturday the 24th of August, headlined by the brilliant Newton Faulkner.Read moreHorrible Histories - Rotten Royals Live on StageSunday 25th August 2024When: 2pm to 7pm Where: Main Abbey
Horrible Histories is back in 2024 with revolting rulers and mad monarchs from Britain’s barmy past!Read moreAbbots of Glastonbury - the Great and the not-so-goodMonday 2nd September 2024When: Starts 6.30pm Where: Abbey House
On Monday 2nd September at 7pm join Dr Mark Hutchinson as he gives an overview of the Abbots of Glastonbury and give insight into why some were great, others notorious and many just got on with the job.Read moreLetter Carving WorkshopsWednesday 4th September 2024When: 10am to 12 noon Where: Abbey House
Join our series of 5 Wednesday morning workshops for adults only at Abbey House on 04, 11, 18 & 25 September and 02 October, with local wood carver Stephen Stokes.Read moreLittle Discoverers - Clay GargoylesThursday 12th September 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Main Abbey
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Glastonbury Abbey.Read moreLittle Discoverers - Leaves are FallingThursday 10th October 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Main Abbey
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Glastonbury Abbey.Read moreBookbinding for BeginnersSaturday 12th October 2024When: 11am to 3pm Where: Abbey House
A one day workshop learning the techniques needed to complete three styles: Accordion, Pamphlet and Four hole Stab binding.Read moreMap Fold Bookbinding WorkshopSaturday 2nd November 2024When: 2pm to 4pm Where: Abbey House
During this workshop participants will be guided through the techniques needed to create their own sculptural map fold book with covers.Read moreSingle Section Case Bookbinding WorkshopSaturday 2nd November 2024When: 10am to 1pm Where: Abbey House
During this half day workshop you will learn the techniques needed to complete a single section case binding booklet.Read moreLittle Discoverers - Monks WritingThursday 14th November 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Abbey House
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Abbey House.Read moreLinocut Print WorkshopSaturday 23rd November 2024When: 10am to 3pm Where: Abbey House
Join our one day workshop for adults at Abbey House with local print artist Shelley Dyer-Gibbins.Read moreLittle Discoverers - Christmas CraftsThursday 12th December 2024When: 10.30am to 11.30am Where: Abbey House
Join us for a session of storytelling, rhymes, songs, creative arts & crafts and time to play in the lovely setting of Abbey House.Read more