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The Grounds

Glastonbury Abbey is set in 36 beautifully peaceful acres of parkland in the centre of the ancient market town of Glastonbury.

Many believe that the Holy Thorn tree that can be seen in the grounds originated from Joseph of Arimathea's staff. Others are convinced that King Arthur and Queen Guinevere are buried in the Abbey grounds. Whatever one believes, the facts are that the ruins are unique. The grounds provide a spot of peace and tranquillity in an otherwise hectic world.

The new Visitor's Centre with its award winning Museum, featuring a model of the Abbey as it might have looked in 1539, together with a display of the town; a Children's Display and the magnificent 16th century Othery Cope is an excellent place to visit on its own, or if the weather is poor.

The Abbey grounds include a Gift Shop, Fish and Duck ponds, Cider Orchard, Picnic Area and a Wildlife Area with a Badger Boardwalk! The ticket office has Audio Guides which can guide you around these grounds at your own pace (available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish). The grounds are largely wheelchair accessible and we have an English audio guide for visually impaired people.

Places of Interest

During your visit to Glastonbury Abbey, be sure to visit the following areas of interest:

If you would like to see a map of the Glastonbury Abbey's grounds which includes all of the sites listed above, please click here.

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