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Watch conservation in actionWatch conservation in action

  Conservation expert Lawrence Kelland will be at Glastonbury Abbey on Monday June 17 from 9.

All that Jazz! Extravaganza latestAll that Jazz! Extravaganza latest

  Bryan Ferry & the Bryan Ferry Orchestra will perform in the spectacular grounds of Glastonbury Abbey on Sunday August 11.

Summer Opening Celebration - June 7Summer Opening Celebration - June 7

  Summer opening will be celebrated at Glastonbury Abbey with a special fund-raising night for its Rescue Our Ruins appeal.

Fun Dog Show - August 4Fun Dog Show - August 4

Entries from 1pm - judging from 2pm.

Badger WalksBadger Walks

Join us for these special nature walks with volunteer Alison Hickman.

Amendments for Visitor Opening TimesAmendments for Visitor Opening Times

  Please be aware of the following early closures to the Abbey Grounds due to special events.

Abbey's museum awarded full accreditationAbbey's museum awarded full accreditation

  Glastonbury Abbey’s museum has been awarded the status of Full Accreditation from Arts Council England.

Conservation Guiding workshopConservation Guiding workshop

A two day workshop is taking place at Glastonbury Abbey on June 10 and 11.

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel announced as support act Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel announced as support act

  Michael Eavis announces support act for The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel will support Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra at the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza on August 11, Festival founder Michael Eavis announced today (May 16).

Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2013 - announcementGlastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2013 - announcement

  Glastonbury Festivals present The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza With Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra will perform in the spectacular grounds of Glastonbury Abbey, Festival founder Michael Eavis announced today.

Abbot's Kitchen Art Event - May 4Abbot's Kitchen Art Event - May 4

  Visitors are invited to draw the iconic Abbot’s Kitchen at Glastonbury Abbey at a special drawing day on May 4.

Photograph Competition Entry FormPhotograph Competition Entry Form

Photograph Competition terms and conditions plus entry form

Photographs Wanted!Photographs Wanted!

  Glastonbury Abbey has launched a hunt to find the best photographs of the ruins for a new calendar for its fund-raising appeal.

Footsteps of Arthur ConferenceFootsteps of Arthur Conference

  A conference to explore the legendary King Arthur's links to the South West has been held in Glastonbury.

New figurehead for Friends of Glastonbury Abbey Membership SchemeNew figurehead for Friends of Glastonbury Abbey Membership Scheme

  Renowned historian Geoffrey Ashe has become the figurehead of the new Friends of Glastonbury Abbey Membership Scheme.

Orchestra in a Field postponed until 2014Orchestra in a Field postponed until 2014

The inspirational and popular event made its debut in 2012 to wide acclaim and attracted a local,national and international audience.

Digital Photography CoursesDigital Photography Courses

Learn how to use a digital camera at the Abbey - courses on April 6 and 13.

Silk Painting CourseSilk Painting Course

Learn how to create paintings on silk inspired by a visit to Glastonbury Abbey.

Events 2013Events 2013

Glastonbury Abbey has announced its line-up of events for 2013 with a feast of music, theatre and talks.

Orchestra in a Field to returnOrchestra in a Field to return

Orchestra in a Field returns to Glastonbury Abbey on July 20 and 21 2013.

New Membership Scheme LaunchedNew Membership Scheme Launched

Glastonbury Abbey is launching a new membership scheme for 2013.

Make a lantern during half termMake a lantern during half term

Lantern Making Workshops at the Abbey October 29 and November 2 11am - 3pm Once completed the lantern will be named and stored at the Abbey until the day of the Frost Fayre - December 15 - when it will be available for collection from 3.

Focus on the Lady Chapel, crypt and galilee for Rescue Our Ruins appealFocus on the Lady Chapel, crypt and galilee for Rescue Our Ruins appeal

Glastonbury Abbey’s Lady Chapel, crypt and galilee need urgent conservation to prevent crumbling away of fragile medieval stonework.

Donate online to help Rescue Our RuinsDonate online to help Rescue Our Ruins

We now have the facility to take donations online for our Rescue Our Ruins Appeal.

Rescue Our Ruins - find out more about the North WallRescue Our Ruins - find out more about the North Wall

MOST of the threatened North Wall at Glastonbury Abbey was built using rock rich in fossils from the Jurassic era.

£500,000 appeal to Rescue Our Ruins launched£500,000 appeal to Rescue Our Ruins launched

GLASTONBURY Abbey today announced a major half a million pounds appeal to rescue its ancient ruins.