The Glastonbury Abbey Town Deal Project
The Glastonbury Abbey Yard Officially Opens on 10th AprilThe completed Glastonbury Abbey Yard, a revitalised visitor entrance, Café and Gift Shop, will be unveiled to the public on Thursday 10th April.Added: 8th April 2025Read moreNational Lottery Open Week: Free Entry and Discounted Admission for Lottery PlayersAs part of National Lottery Open Week, lottery players will be able to enjoy free entry and discounted admission to Glastonbury Abbey.Added: 19th March 2025Read moreThe Glastonbury Abbey Piazza Project Becomes the Glastonbury Abbey YardGlastonbury Abbey’s Town Deal project now has a new name – the Glastonbury Abbey Yard!Added: 11th March 2025Read moreProgress Made on Internal Fitout of Glastonbury Abbey’s New Gift Shop and CaféWe are now two weeks into the internal fitout of Glastonbury Abbey’s new Gift Shop, Café and Admissions area, and the spaces are coming together quickly.Added: 25th February 2025Read moreInternal Fitout of New Glastonbury Abbey Gift Shop and Café BeginsOn Monday 10th February, work began on the internal fitout of the abbey’s new Gift Shop and indoor Café.Added: 11th February 2025Read moreCloister Glazing Installed in Shop, Ticket Office and Museum BuildingsThe abbey’s Town Deal Project moves a step closer to completion with the installation of specially commissioned glazed windows.Added: 7th January 2025Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Closed to Visitors on Thursday 12th December 2024The abbey will be closed to visitors on Thursday 12th December 2024 due to essential electrical works.Added: 5th December 2024Read moreTemporary Closure of Glastonbury Abbey MuseumThe abbey Museum will be temporarily closing from Tuesday 26th November as we prepare for work relating to our Town Deal Project to take place.Added: 19th November 2024Read moreA Look Back at Glastonbury Abbey's Meet The Archaeologists SessionOn Saturday 19th October the abbey hosted a drop-in session with the archaeologists working on our Town Deal Project.Added: 5th November 2024Read moreAnother Opportunity for National lottery Players to Visit Glastonbury Abbey for FreeGlastonbury Abbey will once again be opening its doors for free to National Lottery players on Thursday 31st October!Added: 22nd October 2024Read moreFree Entry to Glastonbury Abbey for National Lottery Players on 11th JulyGlastonbury Abbey will be opening its doors for free to National Lottery players on Thursday 11th July!Added: 5th July 2024Read moreProject Site Visit for Glastonbury Abbey StaffMonday 17th June saw the first site visit for Glastonbury Abbey staff members, who got a behind-the-scenes look at project progress.Added: 18th June 2024Read moreBig Changes Underway as Work Progresses on the Glastonbury Abbey Town Deal ProjectSince the previous update, building contractor Qube have made increasing strides on the abbey’s Town Deal project.Added: 14th May 2024Read moreQube Makes Progress on Project WorksSince arriving on site on 18th March, building contractor Qube has made swift progress on Glastonbury Abbey’s Piazza project.Added: 16th April 2024Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Gift Shop Re-Opens in New CabinThe abbey gift shop is now located in a purpose-built cabin by the temporary entrance.Added: 2nd April 2024Read moreUpdates Made to Abbey Entrance Signage and Gift ShopAs Qube begin work on the abbey site, we’re making some changes to our temporary entrance and shop offering.Added: 19th March 2024Read moreBuilding Contractor Qube Begins Work on Glastonbury Abbey Piazza ProjectBuilding contractor Qube is set to begin work on the abbey's Piazza Project on Monday 18th March.Added: 14th March 2024Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Gift Shop Moving to MuseumThis week, the Glastonbury Abbey gift shop is moving from our temporary ticket office to a new short-term home in the museum.Added: 20th February 2024Read moreGlastonbury Abbey Shop Fittings Set for New Life at Walton Primary SchoolWith the Glastonbury Abbey shop undergoing a refit as part of our Town Deal Project, we’ve been finding new homes for old furniture.Added: 6th February 2024Read moreEnsuring Site Accessibility During the Town Deal Project and BeyondGlastonbury Abbey is committed to ensuring our site is accessible as our ongoing Town Deal project changes how our visitors experience the abbey.Added: 9th January 2024Read moreSomerset Skills & Learning to Deliver Photography Courses at Glastonbury AbbeyGlastonbury Abbey will be hosting a variety of one-day photography courses in the new year, delivered by Somerset Skills & Learning.Added: 26th December 2023Read moreA Closer Look at Bat Conservation Efforts Throughout the Town Deal ProjectThe abbey is committed to protecting local bat populations throughout the Town Deal Project.Added: 12th December 2023Read moreA Brief History of the Magdalene Street EntranceHistorically, the site of the temporary entrance may have been used by the abbot’s most wealthy guests.Added: 28th November 2023Read moreHandling Workshops Reveal Medieval Abbey's Range of InfluenceThis autumn Glastonbury Abbey’s museum hosted two pottery, stone and tile handling workshops.Added: 14th November 2023Read moreThe Town Deal Project Continues with Updates for NovemberAs we move into November, work continues on the abbey's Town Deal project.Added: 31st October 2023Read moreProtecting Bat Species During the Glastonbury Abbey Town Deal ProjectIn 2022, Glastonbury Abbey commissioned a survey of bat species on site.Added: 17th October 2023Read moreWork Begins on the Glastonbury Abbey Town Deal ProjectThis week will see the Glastonbury Abbey Town Deal Project begin in earnest.Added: 11th October 2023Read moreAn Introduction to the Glastonbury Abbey Town Deal ProjectWith the Glastonbury Abbey Town Deal Project scheduled to start very soon, we've put together an introductory post to explain everything you need to know.Added: 3rd October 2023Read more
