Glastonbury in a nutshell
Glastonbury is a town in Somerset, in the south-west of England. Its landmark is Glastonbury Tor, a hill with the roofless St Michael's Tower on top. In the town centre you find the Abbey ruins, with the entrance on Magdalene Street, and the High Street with its shops. Chalice Well sits at the foot of the Tor. From the top of the High Street the operator gives a walk of about 5 minutes, and from the Town Hall about 10 minutes.
The Glastonbury Festival is not in the town. It takes place on Worthy Farm, and 2026 is a fallow year. The next festival is planned for 23 to 27 June 2027. This guide keeps the two apart: town first, festival on its own pages.
What this guide covers
One town, one festival, two day trips.
Visit Glastonbury is an independent travel guide. It is not run by the Abbey, the National Trust, Chalice Well, the festival or any council, and it does not sell tickets. It explains the places in town, what they cost in 2026, when they open and how to get there by bus or car.
You will find pages for the Tor, the Abbey, Chalice Well, the White Spring and the High Street, a full set of festival pages, and two day trips: Wells with its cathedral and Cheddar Gorge with its caves. The prices are listed for 2026 and can change, so check the operator before you travel.
Our picks: Glastonbury and Somerset tours
A guided day in town, an Avalon walk and a day trip with Cheddar Gorge.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in British pounds (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Glastonbury day tour: Magdalene and King Arthur
A tour guide takes you around Glastonbury, with the Magdalene and King Arthur stories. Entry tickets are not included.
Check availability →Guided walk through legendary Avalon
A guided tour with myths and druid-culture insights, spiritual exercises and a vision quest in the Orchard of Avalon.
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Day trip from Bath: Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury
A 16-seat minibus with a local guide. Cheddar is marked as an extra fee in the itinerary.
Check availability →Glastonbury and Somerset tours
Guided day trips to Glastonbury, Wells and Cheddar Gorge, with live prices and availability.
Explore the guide
Every page of this site, in the order most visitors need it.
Things to do in Glastonbury
Twelve experiences in town and on day trips, with the 2026 facts for each.
Glastonbury Tor
Paths, parking, the seasonal Tor bus and what the National Trust lists.
Glastonbury Abbey
Tickets, opening hours, access and the Arthur legend told as a legend.
Chalice Well
Prices, opening times and the rules for a quiet visit.
The White Spring
Free entry, published opening times and the temple rules.
High Street and shops
Crystal shops, the Tuesday market and the Tribunal museum.
Glastonbury Festival
Worthy Farm, fallow years and how the festival differs from the town.
Festival tickets
Registration, official sale and resale, and why to avoid unofficial tickets.
Glastonbury 2027
Confirmed dates and ticket status, with no invented line-up.
Festival camping
Five nights are included in the ticket; campervan passes are separate.
Getting to Glastonbury
The 376 bus, Castle Cary station and car parks in town.
Wells and the cathedral
Cathedral and Bishop's Palace, 21 minutes away by bus.
Cheddar Gorge
Caves, the cliff walk and the bus from Wells.
Where to stay
Town centre, the edge of town and nearby towns.
Good to know before you go
Where older guides and old search results are out of date.
No festival in 2026
2026 is a fallow year. The next edition is planned for 23 to 27 June 2027 on Worthy Farm. According to the organiser, 2027 is sold out, and only an official resale of returned tickets is announced for spring 2027. Do not buy from anyone else.
Glastonbury 2027 →The Abbey is not open daily all year
The current visitor page lists 10:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:15. From 2 November it opens Tuesday to Sunday only, and it closes on Christmas Day. An older page on the same site still shows a 2023 season plan, so ignore that one.
Abbey guide →Wells Cathedral costs £15.50
A tourist visit costs £15.50 for adults in 2026. Praying, attending a service and lighting a candle carry no entry fee.
Wells guide →The Tor is dawn to dusk
The National Trust lists the Tor as open from dawn to dusk. A local community guide says access is possible at all times. Do not count on a night or sunrise visit.
Tor guide →Cheddar Gorge from £23.30
Online tickets are advertised from £23.30 for adults and £17.50 for children. The words "from" and "online" matter: the price depends on the date and how you book.
Cheddar guide →The Tuesday market
The Charter Market has been run by Glastonbury Town Council since 1 April 2025. It takes place every Tuesday in the town centre and at St Dunstan's Car Park.
High Street →A simple plan for one or two days
Opening hours and closures change by season, so check each place before you go.
| Place | Adult price in 2026 | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Glastonbury Tor | – | Free access according to a local guide; no general car park at the Tor |
| Glastonbury Abbey | £14 online, £15 at the gate | Entrance on Magdalene Street |
| Chalice Well | £6, or £6.60 with Gift Aid | 1 October to 31 March 10:00 to 16:30 |
| White Spring | Free | Open on published days only; no phones or cameras |
| Wells Cathedral | £15.50 | Combined ticket with the Bishop's Palace £22 |
| Cheddar Gorge caves | From £23.30 online | Cliff walk is a separate public path |
If you have one day, take the Tor, the Abbey and the High Street. With a second day, add Wells by bus. Cheddar Gorge works best with a car or a long bus day. See getting there for timetables and parking, and where to stay for areas to base yourself.
Glastonbury: frequently asked questions
Is the Glastonbury Festival held in Glastonbury town?
No. The festival takes place on Worthy Farm. The town has the Tor, the Abbey and the High Street. The two are separate places with separate tickets and rules. See the festival page.
Is there a Glastonbury Festival in 2026?
No. 2026 is a fallow year. The next festival is planned for 23 to 27 June 2027. The organiser reports 2027 as sold out, with an official resale of returned tickets announced for spring 2027. Read the ticket page before you buy anything.
How do I get to Glastonbury without a car?
The First 376 bus links Bristol, Wells, Glastonbury and Street. On a weekday sample, Wells to Glastonbury takes 21 minutes and Bristol Temple Meads to Glastonbury 83 minutes. The nearest railway station to the Tor is Castle Cary. Details are on the getting there page.
How much time do I need?
One day covers the Tor, the Abbey and the High Street. Add a second day for Chalice Well, the White Spring or a trip to Wells. Cheddar Gorge needs most of a day on its own.
Is the Tor free?
A local community guide gives free access, and the National Trust page lists no entry fee. The path is concrete, with a bench halfway up. There is no general car park at the Tor, so plan your parking in town.
Is this the official website of Glastonbury?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no connection to the Abbey, the National Trust, Chalice Well, the White Spring, the council, the festival organiser or any ticket seller or tour operator.