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.

Tree Damage

We are sorry to say we have discovered a tree has been deliberately vandalised in the abbey grounds over the weekend and this can be seen in the picture. more

Added: 24th February 2020

Abbey to close 15 and 16 February 2020

The abbey will be closed on Saturday February 15 and Sunday February 16 due to the weather warnings around Storm Dennis as the safety of visitors and staff in the grounds is our priority. more

Added: 13th February 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

Abbey shortlisted for an award

We've been shortlisted in the Family Favourites Award more

Added: 31st August 2019

Medieval Fayre

A medieval spectacular is planned at Glastonbury Abbey over Easter weekend. more

Added: 16th April 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 security

You may be asked to undergo a bag check when you enter the abbey, so please allow extra time for this when you attend an event. more

Added: 2nd June 2017

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