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Celebrating World Book Day at Glastonbury AbbeyWe're celebrating World Book Day by sharing some of our staff & volunteers' favourite books.Added: 7th March 2024Read moreWildlife Pond WorksThe Wildlife Pond is currently inaccessible due to ecological works.Added: 4th March 2024Read moreMeet the TrusteesThis month we chat to long standing abbey trustee, Jan WhiteAdded: 28th February 2024Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Through to Somerset Business Awards 2024 FinalsGlastonbury Abbey has been announced as a finalist in the Best Use of Digital Technology category.Added: 16th February 2024Read moreChanges to Glastonbury Abbey Membership in 2024From 1st February 2024, we’ll be introducing free Child Memberships and a change in membership pricing.Added: 6th January 2024Read moreEchoes of the Past - A guided tour of Glastonbury AbbeyJoin our Living History guides as they bring the history of Glastonbury Abbey to life.Added: 1st January 2024Read moreBooking Accessible Entry to the Abbey via Silver StreetAlternative entry is available for visitors who may find the temporary entrance approach difficult to negotiate.Added: 22nd December 2023Read moreFree parking Christmas Day and New Year's DayThe abbey's car park on Silver street in Glastonbury will be free all day on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.Added: 22nd December 2023Read moreA Year of Discovery: Glastonbury Abbey's Learning and Engagement Recap 2023Glastonbury Abbey stands at the end of a year marked by a diverse array of learning and engagement initiatives.Added: 20th December 2023Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Shortlisted for the 2024 Somerset Business AwardsGlastonbury Abbey has been shortlisted in the Best Use of Digital Technology category.Added: 15th December 2023Read moreCelebrating Glastonbury Abbey Volunteers on International Volunteer Day 2023Tuesday 5th December marks International Volunteer Day, a chance to celebrate all that volunteers do at the abbey.Added: 5th December 2023Read moreConservation Work Begins on Abbot's Hall ArchThis week, work commenced on conserving the damaged corner and arch fragment of the Abbot’s Hall ruin.Added: 30th November 2023Read moreEssential Works to be Carried Out on Holm OakEssential maintenance works on the Holm Oak (Tree Number 25 in the Glastonbury Abbey Tree Guide) are due to commence on Tuesday 21st November.Added: 20th November 2023Read moreChanges to Abbey Visitor Access From Thursday 9th NovemberThe abbey entrance is moving to a new temporary location on Magdalene Street on Thursday 9th NovemberAdded: 8th November 2023Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Events Shortlisted for Multiple NOEA AwardsGlastonbury Abbey has been announced as a finalist in the National Outdoor Events Association’s 20th annual awards.Added: 26th October 2023Read moreFrost Fayre Weekend at Glastonbury AbbeyThe Frost Fayre returns to Glastonbury Abbey and Abbey House on the 25th of November.Added: 19th October 2023Read moreChanges to Abbey Visitor Entrance From Wednesday 18th OctoberA temporary visitor entrance will be in place from Wednesday 18th October.Added: 11th October 2023Read moreAwards Season 2023 Begins with Glastonbury Abbey Slated for Two AwardsGlastonbury Abbey is excited once again to be a finalist at the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism awards.Added: 10th October 2023Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Piazza Receives Additional Funding BoostGlastonbury Abbey has received two generous grants of £50,000 from the Wolfson Foundation and £36,800 from Benefact Trust.Added: 3rd October 2023Read moreDrawing with your senses- the Big Draw at Glastonbury AbbeyImmerse yourself in a multisensory drawing experience this October at Glastonbury Abbey!Added: 21st September 2023Read moreJob alert: Marketing CoordinatorGlastonbury Abbey is recruiting for a marketing coordinator on a fixed term, 3 year contract.Added: 19th July 2023Read moreApprenticeship VacancyA Business Administrator Apprenticeship is now available at Glastonbury Abbey.Added: 7th July 2023Read moreGlastonbury Abbey has been awarded £249,990The Glastonbury Abbey Piazza project has received a boost today after being awarded nearly £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage FundAdded: 6th June 2023Read moreAdmission prices increase June 1st 2023Admissions purchased in person at the abbey will increase on June 1st. Online tickets remain unchanged.Added: 30th May 2023Read moreNow Hiring: Café StaffIf you would like to work in the Glastonbury Abbey Café now is your chance.Added: 26th April 2023Read moreGlastonbury Abbey launches ground-breaking AR appGlastonbury Abbey has launched a new augmented reality (AR) app called “Glastonbury Stories”.Added: 23rd March 2023Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Trading Ltd is seeking an experienced heritage consultantGlastonbury Abbey Trading Ltd is seeking an experienced heritage consultant to carry out a feasibility and options appraisal...Added: 10th January 2023Read moreChanges to Abbey MembershipPlease read this article for news regarding changes to the abbey membership scheme from Feb 1st 2023, including the new pay monthly membership.Added: 9th January 2023Read moreGlastonbury Abbey is seeking an experienced heritage consultantGlastonbury Abbey is seeking an experienced heritage consultant to support us in developing a new Interpretation Strategy and Implementation PlanAdded: 15th December 2022Read moreExpressions of Interest to provide event bar servicesGlastonbury Abbey is seeking expressions of interest from suitable companies to provide bar services during its popular events season.Added: 14th November 2022Read moreGlastonbury Abbey is seeking a Project Manager for their Town Deal projectAs one of Glastonbury Town Deal’s projects Glastonbury Abbey is now ready to deliver it's exciting piazza project.Added: 14th October 2022Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Calendar - Vote Now!Select your favourite images from our shortlist to help create the 2023 abbey calendarAdded: 14th September 2022Read moreThe Dogs of Glastonbury Abbey Calendar - Vote Now!Voting has opened for the dogs of Glastonbury Abbey 2023 calendar.Added: 14th September 2022Read moreClosed - Monday 19th SeptemberThe abbey will be closed to visitors on Monday the 19th of September.Added: 13th September 2022Read moreSubmit your photos for the 2023 abbey calendarsSubmit your photos now to have a chance to be included in the 2023 Glastonbury Abbey CalendarsAdded: 10th August 2022Read moreThe Return of a Glastonbury Bible PageAfter almost 500 years, a manuscript that was produced in the scriptorium here at Glastonbury Abbey returns for a short periodAdded: 15th July 2022Read moreJanet Bell, Glastonbury Abbey Director, awarded MBEAnnounced on the 1st of June as part of the Queen's Birthday honours list.Added: 2nd June 2022Read moreRecruiting for seasonal café staffOur busy outdoor café requires team members for the coming season.Added: 6th May 2022Read moreVolunteer Opportunity at Glastonbury AbbeyWe’re looking for friendly, sociable people to bring Glastonbury Abbey's history to life for our visitors.Added: 12th April 2022Read moreRecruiting for seasonal abbey stewards nowGlastonbury Abbey is recruiting for stewards for the coming season.Added: 21st March 2022Read moreNEW in 2022: Online Meditation WorkshopIn this series of 3 experiential workshops, we’ll explore meditation in the Christian tradition as a simple but radically effective path to establishing greater peace.Added: 8th March 2022Read moreRecruiting for catering teamGlastonbury Abbey is recruiting for catering team members. Application deadline 10th MarchAdded: 25th February 2022Read moreKids Go Free Every DayEvery paying adult to Glastonbury Abbey will be able to bring two children completely free.Added: 18th February 2022Read moreGlastonbury Abbey CLOSED Friday Feb 18thDue to the weather warnings in place Glastonbury Abbey will not open Friday the 18th of Feb.Added: 17th February 2022Read moreRobert Richards (1956 - 2022)We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Robert RichardsAdded: 13th January 2022Read moreGlastonbury Abbey is Here For CultureWe were thrilled to hear we have received funding thanks to the government’s Culture Recovery FundAdded: 17th December 2021Read moreNew Year's Eve - CancelledWe have had to take the unfortunate decision to cancel our New Year's Eve event.Added: 14th December 2021Read moreFree parking in GlastonburyOur Silver Street car park is offering Free parking on some dates in December and on January 1st.Added: 2nd December 2021Read moreChanges to Abbey MembershipChanges to abbey membership are effective from January 1st, 2022Added: 16th November 2021Read moreJob opportunity at Glastonbury AbbeyA part time role has become available as part of the abbey estates team.Added: 3rd November 2021Read moreNon Executive Directors needed for Glastonbury Abbey Trading ArmGlastonbury Abbey Trading is looking to recruit two non-executive board members to guide the future of the company.Added: 20th October 2021Read moreExtravaganza Visitor InformationIf you are attending the Extravaganza please read the following information.Added: 1st September 2021Read moreNight at the Abbey Visitor InformationNight at The Abbey returns for its 12th year in 2021. Here is all the information you need if attending.Added: 20th August 2021Read moreBeauty and the Beast Visitor InformationIf you are attending the performance of Beauty and the Beast on the 7th August please read the followingAdded: 29th July 2021Read moreCOVID-19 UpdateStatement from Glastonbury Abbey regarding the changes in England on July 19th.Added: 16th July 2021Read moreHMS Pinafore Visitor InformationIf you are attending the performance of HMS Pinafore on t5he 14th of July please read the following.Added: 14th July 2021Read moreGlastonbury Abbey is recruitingGlastonbury Abbey is looking to recruit a cleaner to join the facilities team. Deadline is 30th July.Added: 13th July 2021Read moreWin a Life Membership raffle resultsThe winners have been drawn in our Win a Life Membership raffle.Added: 9th July 2021Read moreVandalism at Glastonbury AbbeyUnfortunately we have to report an act of vandalism at the abbeyAdded: 8th July 2021Read moreMedieval Fayre Visitor InformationIf you are visiting for the Medieval Fayre this weekend please read this before travelling.Added: 25th June 2021Read moreVisitor Experience Manager OpportunityGlastonbury Abbey is recruiting for a Visitor Experience Manager to join its management team.Added: 16th June 2021Read moreCancelled - Joseph & The technicolor DreamcoatPlease read the statement from the producers regarding this year's production.Added: 16th June 2021Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Medieval Fayre to go aheadThis year's Medieval Fayre will go ahead under the conditions of Step 3 of the roadmap out of lock down.Added: 15th June 2021Read moreOpen air theatre returns to Glastonbury AbbeyThe Lord Chamberlain's Men return with their stunning adaptatoin of MacbethAdded: 4th June 2021Read moreMember for a Day Visitor InformationSome important information to help you have a safe and enjoyable visit to Glastonbury AbbeyAdded: 22nd May 2021Read moreThe Abbey is RecruitingA seasonal position as Cafe Manager is open for applications.Added: 14th May 2021Read moreMember for a dayFree entry to Glastonbury Abbey on May 23rd, 2021Added: 13th May 2021Read moreKids go free this summer!From the 17th of May 2021, Glastonbury Abbey is offering free admission to children under 16 years of age.Added: 10th May 2021Read moreWin a Life Membership to Glastonbury AbbeyYou can enter to win from Friday April the 2nd. 1 prize of a Life Membership and other runners-up prizesAdded: 1st April 2021Read moreGlastonbury Abbey wins silver!Night at the Abbey received a silver award at the Bristol, Bath & Somerset 2020/21 Tourism Awards.Added: 19th March 2021Read moreSupport Glastonbury Abbey with Amazon SmileContribute to the abbey's recovery when you order online with Amazon.Added: 19th February 2021Read moreVisiting the Abbey? Follow the guidelinesThere have been reports of visitors refusing to follow the government guidelines when visiting the abbey.Added: 11th January 2021Read moreHeritage Business Planning OpportunityGlastonbury Abbey is seeking to engage the services of a consultant in heritage business planning, as part of a project funded by the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage (CRF).Added: 8th January 2021Read moreOut of Bounds areas within the groundsThe bridge over the pond and the boardwalk in the wildlife area are currently out of bounds.Added: 6th January 2021Read moreNational Lockdown UpdateGlastonbury Abbey to reopen Wednesday the 6th of January.Added: 5th January 2021Read moreTier 3 from Boxing DayAs Somerset enters tier three from Boxing Day this is how you are effected in terms of visiting the abbey.Added: 23rd December 2020Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Recovery Christmas AppealWith your help we can make 2021 a better year and one of recovery.Added: 11th December 2020Read morePost Lockdown Information for VisitorsThe national lockdown finishes and England moves into the new tier system at the beginning of Wednesday the 2nd of December.Added: 1st December 2020Read moreGlastonbury Abbey to reopen for members and local visitorsThe abbey grounds will be accessible again from 10am on Saturday the 7th of November with reduced opening hours.Added: 5th November 2020Read moreGlastonbury Abbey during national lockdownThis is the initial update from Glastonbury Abbey following the government's announcement of a national lockdown from Dec 2ndAdded: 3rd November 2020Read moreCulture Recovery Fund for HeritageWe are very pleased to announce that Glastonbury Abbey has received funding thanks to the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, #HereForCulture.Added: 9th October 2020Read moreAdopt an Artefact SchemeAs part of the Glastonbury Abbey Recovery Appeal you can now adopt one of the objects in our museum collection.Added: 2nd October 2020Read moreUpdated advice to visitors 24th September 2020This is the current advice for people thinking of visiting Glastonbury Abbey from the 24th of September.Added: 24th September 2020Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Recovery AppealThe abbey is reliant for roughly 95% of its income from visitors. There is an urgent need for your support to help recover from the losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Added: 11th August 2020Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Update July 31st 2020Up to date information about our opening days and times, upcoming events and more.Added: 31st July 2020Read moreLatest Information from Glastonbury AbbeyHere is the latest visitor information to be aware of when visiting Glastonbury Abbey during the Covid-19 pandemic.Added: 2nd July 2020Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Local Visitor TicketFor a limited time we are offering a five visit local visitor ticket at a discounted price.Added: 18th June 2020Read moreGlastonbury Abbey to Reopen to Members from June 3rdWe are delighted to be able to let you know that Glastonbury Abbey will be reopening from Wednesday June 3rd.Added: 26th May 2020Read more
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