News

Please check back regularly for all the latest news from Glastonbury Abbey and don't forget to take a look at our Wildlife Blog.

Updated advice to visitors 24th September 2020

This is the current advice for people thinking of visiting Glastonbury Abbey from the 24th of September more

Added: 24th September 2020

Visitor Information Tuesday 25th August to Monday 31st August

Please be aware that we are setting up for two events throughout this week. There are no site restrictions. more

Added: 25th August 2020

Glastonbury Abbey Recovery Appeal

The 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. more

Added: 11th August 2020

Glastonbury Abbey Update July 31st 2020

Up to date information about our opening days and times, upcoming events and more. more

Added: 31st July 2020

Glastonbury Abbey Update July 23rd 2020

Changes to opening hours and news about upcoming events. more

Added: 23rd July 2020

Latest Information from Glastonbury Abbey

Here is the latest visitor information to be aware of when visiting Glastonbury Abbey during the Covid-19 pandemic. more

Added: 2nd July 2020

Glastonbury Abbey Local Visitor Ticket

For a limited time we are offering a five visit local visitor ticket at a discounted price. more

Added: 18th June 2020

Glastonbury Abbey to Reopen to Members from June 3rd

We are delighted to be able to let you know that Glastonbury Abbey will be reopening from Wednesday June 3rd , initially to members only. We ask all members to please take note of signage and instructions from staff at all times. more

Added: 26th May 2020

Announcement: Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2020

In light of the current unprecedented circumstances - which include the temporary closure of the Glastonbury Abbey - we are sorry to announce that this year's Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza will not now be able to go ahead. more

Added: 25th March 2020

Information for Glastonbury Abbey Members – COVID-19 Closure

From Monday 23rd March we have decided to close the abbey grounds in addition to the shop and all other areas of the site, to help restrict the spread of the COVID-19 virus. more

Added: 23rd March 2020

COVID-19: Further Information for Visitors to Glastonbury Abbey

More detail following yesterday's announcement regarding changes to admission and site restrictions. more

Added: 18th March 2020

Change to Opening Hours and Admission

Information for visitors regarding opening hours, visitor restrictions and entry price. more

Added: 17th March 2020

COVID-19: Advice for Visitors to Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey remains open. more

Added: 13th March 2020

Changes to Service Levels 2020

Glastonbury Abbey hosts a diverse programme of events each year and in order to accommodate these events we occasionally have to close early. Last admission is always 45 minutes prior to closing. Tickets to events are available separately. more

Added: 3rd March 2020

Award winning team

We're delighted to announce our Events Manager Brad Lister has won a national award. more

Added: 15th December 2019

Christmas at the Abbey

New for Christmas 2019 is a festive market at Glastonbury Abbey complete with Santa. more

Added: 19th November 2019

Abbey shortlisted for three national awards

The abbey has been shortlisted for three national awards more

Added: 1st November 2019

Medieval Fayre finalist in Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards

We are delighted with our partners Steamhorse Events to have been shortlisted for Tourism Event of the Year for the 2019 Medieval Fayre. more

Added: 1st November 2019

Looking forward to events season 2019

An exciting programme of events is planned throughout 2019. Here are just a few highlights to expect early in the season. more

Added: 29th March 2019

Event Attendance

Glastonbury Abbey is an outdoor event space and as such is open to the vagaries of the British weather. more

Added: 1st January 2018

The Archaeology Story

Current Archaeology published a feature on the work of our Trustee and award-winning archaeologist Professor Roberta Gilchrist from the University of Reading more

Added: 8th December 2016