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Free Children's History Club - Book today

A new Children’s History Club opens its doors at Glastonbury Abbey this weekend.  more

Added: 17th September 2019

Abbey shortlisted for an award

We've been shortlisted in the Family Favourites Award  more

Added: 31st August 2019

Enjoy two special summer nights this July as Groundlings Theatre bring some sparkling Shakespeare to Glastonbury.

This year, summer nights will be brought alive with Shakespeare’s most famous story of love at first sight and his sparkling comedy of misunderstandings.  more

Added: 25th June 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

Abbey scoops national award

Glastonbury Abbey scooped the best new small event award at a glittering ceremony in Bath and were runner up in the PR Campaign of the Year.

The awards were hosted by the National Outdoor Events Association.  more

Added: 22nd November 2018

Blooming marvellous

Huge congratulations to our grounds team who have seen success in Glastonbury in Bloom 2018  more

Added: 21st October 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

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