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.

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

The Kid Who Would Be King
Filmed in part at Glastonbury Abbey, the legendary resting place of King Arthur, The Kid Who Would Be King opens in cinemas on 15 February more
Added: 14th February 2019

Pall moves to abbey
A pall made from medieval material believed to have been from a ceremonial cloak worn by the last abbot of Glastonbury has been donated to the abbey. more
Added: 29th January 2019

Changing seasons at Glastonbury Abbey captured on film
Wildlife volunteer Peter Bluck has captured a year in the life of Glastonbury Abbey focussing on the creatures living on the 36 acre site. more
Added: 22nd January 2019

Changes to Service Levels 2019
Glastonbury Abbey is a popular venue for many different events and activities.
Therefore from time to time we close earlier to accommodate these - tickets are available separately.
Last admission is always 30 minutes before the closing time. more
Added: 12th January 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

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
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