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News

Further details will be posted in this area as they become available so please visit regularly for amendments and new items.

Rain or Shine promises an open-air theatrical treat at the Abbey

When two sets of twins and their mirror images are confused time and time again in the piratical town of Ephesus, the scene is set for farce, foolishness, frivolity and fun in a complete Comedy of Errors! This summer, the Rain or Shine Theatre Company are planning for plenty of shine as they present what is thought to be one of Shakespeare’s first plays, The Comedy Of Errors.

Watch conservation in action

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

All 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 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 4

Entries from 1pm - judging from 2pm.

Badger Walks

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

Amendments 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 accreditation

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

Conservation 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

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 - 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 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 Form

Photograph Competition terms and conditions plus entry form

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 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 Scheme

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

Orchestra 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 Courses

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

Silk Painting Course

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

Events 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 return

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

New Membership Scheme Launched

Glastonbury Abbey is launching a new membership scheme for 2013.

Make 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 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 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 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

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