News

Phone lines

We are really sorry but we have an issue with incoming calls at the moment.  more

Added: 19th October 2018

Abbey shortlisted for two national awards

We are delighted to announce we have been shortlisted for two national awards - Best New Event and PR Campaign.  more

Added: 6th October 2018

Updated: Important information - Road Closure

We have been informed that that road closure planned for half term will now only be overnight.

A361 Edgarley Road will be closed for 9 nights from 25 Oct to 2 Nov from 19.30 to 08.00

More information available on https://www.travelsomerset.co.uk/roadworks/  more

Added: 25th September 2018

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

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

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