The High Street at a glance
Glastonbury High Street is the main shopping street in the town centre. It is known for crystal shops, incense, books, gifts and clothing. Chalice Well is about a 5-minute walk from the top of the High Street, according to the operator, and the Abbey entrance is on Magdalene Street nearby.
Opening hours differ from shop to shop. There is no single timetable for the whole street, so check a shop before you plan around it. This is an independent guide. It does not list every business and does not recommend one over another.
What you find in the shops
A general picture, not a shop list.
Crystals and gifts
Crystal and gift shops are the most visible part of the street. One example is Star Child at 7 High Street, BA6 9DP. Prices are set by each shop, so compare before you buy.
Plan for a wander
Use the street as a place to browse rather than a checklist, and keep time free if the market is on.
Cafés and a break
The Abbey's Yard Café can be used without an Abbey ticket, which gives you a sit-down option a short walk away.
Abbey guide →Our picks: tours from the town centre
Three ways to see Glastonbury on foot with a guide.
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.
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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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Glastonbury ghost walk and paranormal investigation
A walk with folklore stories and a paranormal investigation using equipment. Entry to the abbey grounds is not included.
Check availability →Glastonbury tours with time in town
Guided day trips that include Glastonbury and nearby Somerset, with live prices and availability.
The Tuesday Charter Market
Run by the Town Council since 1 April 2025.
The Glastonbury Charter Market takes place every Tuesday. It uses the town centre and St Dunstan's Car Park. According to the Town Council, the stalls include food, crafts and local products.
Check the council's market page for hours before you travel. If you drive on a Tuesday, plan your parking early, because part of the market sits at a car park. See getting there for the other car parks.
The Tribunal and Lake Village Museum
A late 15th-century house on the High Street.
The Glastonbury Tribunal is a historic town house from the late 15th century, on the High Street at BA6 9DP. It houses the Lake Village Museum and is managed by Glastonbury Town Council. English Heritage says it was "once thought" to have been a court, so describe it as a historic house and not as a proven courtroom.
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Thursday to Monday | 10:00 to 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00 to 16:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
The Tribunal is announced as closed for winter from 3 November 2026. Non-members pay an entry fee, so ask on site. Inside there are steep stairs and uneven surfaces, and only guide dogs are allowed.
Nearby: Somerset Rural Life Museum
A short trip along Chilkwell Street.
The Somerset Rural Life Museum is on Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street, with the entrance on Bere Lane. It shows country life in Somerset from the 19th century onwards. In 2026 an adult ticket costs £11 and a concession £9. Children aged 5 to 17 pay £5.25, and children under 5 are free. A family of two adults and up to four children pays £25.
It is open 10:00 to 17:00. From Easter to 31 October it opens Tuesday to Sunday, and from 1 November until Easter Tuesday to Saturday, plus bank holiday Mondays. Parking is free for museum, café and shop visitors, and there are 3 disabled bays. Most buildings are accessible, with a lift and accessible toilets.
Parking for a High Street visit
Two council car parks are close to the centre.
| Car park | Charges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Butt Close | 1 hour £1.30, 2 hours £1.80, 3 hours £2.30, 4 hours £3.20, all day £6.80 | Charges apply daily 09:00 to 18:00, including bank holidays; free outside those hours |
| St John's, Northload Street | Charged 09:00 to 18:00 daily | Public toilets; access 24 hours |
Butt Close takes cash at the machine or payment through the National Parking Platform. Online payment through APCOA adds a £0.15 convenience fee per tariff. A valid Blue Badge exempts you from charges in normal bays, but not in electric vehicle bays. Caravans, motorhomes and trailers may park, and each bay used must be paid for. Do not read this as permission to stay overnight. The Tuesday market uses St Dunstan's Car Park, so expect fewer free spaces on that day.
Glastonbury shops: frequently asked questions
What are the shop opening hours on the High Street?
They differ by shop, and there is no single timetable. Check the shop you want before you go, especially on Sundays and in winter.
When is the Glastonbury market?
The Charter Market is held every Tuesday in the town centre and at St Dunstan's Car Park. The Town Council has run it since 1 April 2025.
Is the Tribunal open in winter?
No. It is announced as closed from 3 November 2026. In season it is open Thursday to Monday 10:00 to 16:00 and on Tuesday 12:00 to 16:00, and closed on Wednesday.
Was the Tribunal a court?
That is not certain. English Heritage says it was "once thought" to have been a court. It is a late 15th-century town house with the Lake Village Museum inside.
How much is the Somerset Rural Life Museum?
An adult ticket costs £11 in 2026, a concession £9, a child aged 5 to 17 £5.25. Children under 5 are free.
Where is the High Street in relation to the Abbey and Chalice Well?
All three are close. Chalice Well is about a 5-minute walk from the top of the High Street according to the operator, and the Abbey entrance is on Magdalene Street.