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.

Abbey on Channel 5

Glastonbury Abbey will feature on Walking Britain's Lost Railways, Episode 5 - Somerset & Dorset – Friday 19th October on Channel 5 at 9pm. more

Added: 20th September 2018

One day cafe closure

Our outdoor café will be closed on 1 October for a deep clean. more

Added: 20th September 2018

Beat the queues and save money for Night at the Abbey

Our award-winning light and music spectacular, Night at the Abbey, takes place on Friday 7 September. more

Added: 30th August 2018

Meditation and Prayer Walk

A new leaflet inviting visitors to enjoy Prayer and Meditation moments has been created. more

Added: 9th July 2018

Paloma Faith to headline Extravaganza 2018

Michael Eavis today announced that the amazing Paloma Faith will headline this year’s Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza, on Saturday 4th August 2018. more

Added: 27th February 2018

Changes to normal service levels - 2018

Glastonbury Abbey is a popular venue for many different activities. As such please be advised of the following changes to our normal service levels throughout the year. more

Added: 21st January 2018

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

Filming at the abbey

We can confirm that a handful of scenes from an upcoming feature film by Fox UK Productions Ltd will be filmed at Glastonbury Abbey. more

Added: 14th October 2017

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

Corporate Membership launched

Glastonbury IT business PCs PCs and Sherborne Web Design are the first companies to sign up for the abbey’s new Corporate Membership Scheme. more

Added: 1st May 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