What to do in Glastonbury at a glance
This list is an editorial selection, not a ranking. Entries 1 to 4 are the town's best-known sacred and historic places. Entries 5 to 8 are about the town centre and its museums. Entries 9 to 12 are day trips to Wells and Cheddar Gorge, which you can reach by bus.
One point avoids confusion: Glastonbury Festival does not take place in the town. It is held on Worthy Farm, and there is no festival in 2026. The next one is planned for 23 to 27 June 2027. Prices below are for adults in 2026 and can change, so check the current figure before you go.
Sacred and historic sites (1 to 4)
The four places most visitors come for. They sit within walking distance of each other.
1. Climb Glastonbury Tor
The hill carries St Michael's Tower. The National Trust shows dawn to dusk as opening times, so do not plan on a night visit. Concrete paths lead to the top, with a bench halfway. There is no general car park at the Tor, only 2 Blue Badge spaces. The paid Draper and Co car park on Chilkwell Street (BA6 8DB) is the usual choice, and the walk from there is given as 2 minutes in one place and half a mile in another. Dogs are allowed under close control. A local community guide lists free access.
Glastonbury Tor guide →2. Walk through Glastonbury Abbey
The ruins lie in the town centre, with the entrance on Magdalene Street. An adult ticket is £14 online, including a voluntary donation, and £15 on the day. Each paying adult can bring 2 children under 16 free. Opening is 10:00–17:00 with last entry at 16:15, and the current website announces Tuesday to Sunday opening from 2 November. The Arthur story is a legend, and the operator itself says reliable evidence is very thin.
Glastonbury Abbey guide →3. Sit in the Chalice Well gardens
The garden at the foot of the Tor charges £6 for adults (£6.60 with Gift Aid) and £3 for children aged 5 to 17. From April to September it opens 10:00–18:00, from October to March 10:00–16:30. It is a quiet place, so keep your phone on flight mode.
Chalice Well guide →4. Visit the White Spring
Entry to this spring house on Well House Lane (BA6 8BL) is free. It lists Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 13:30–16:30 and Saturday and Sunday 13:00–17:00. Cameras, mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed. The floor is wet and uneven and the light is low, so wear sturdy shoes and keep children and dogs close.
White Spring guide →Our picks: things to do
An Avalon walk, a ghost walk and a day trip from Bath.
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.
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.
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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 and Somerset tours
Day trips to Glastonbury, Wells and Cheddar Gorge, with live prices and availability.
Town centre and museums (5 to 8)
Shops, a market and two small museums.
5. Browse the High Street
The shops sell crystals, books, clothes and gifts. One example is Star Child at 7 High Street (BA6 9DP). There are no common opening hours for the whole street, so check individual shops.
High Street guide →6. Go to the Tuesday market
The Charter Market runs every Tuesday in the town centre and at St Dunstan's Car Park. Since 1 April 2025 it has been run by Glastonbury Town Council. The council lists food, crafts and local products. Check the trading hours before you plan around it.
7. See the Tribunal and Lake Village Museum
The Tribunal is a townhouse from the late 15th century on the High Street. English Heritage says it was once thought to be a court, so do not treat that as fact. It opens Thursday to Monday 10:00–16:00 and Tuesday 12:00–16:00, and it is closed on Wednesday. It closes for the winter from 3 November 2026. Non-members pay an entry fee. Inside are steep stairs and uneven floors.
8. Spend an hour at the Somerset Rural Life Museum
The museum at Abbey Farm on Chilkwell Street (entrance on Bere Lane) shows rural life in Somerset from the 19th century. Adults pay £11, concessions £9 and children aged 5 to 17 £5.25. A family ticket for 2 adults and up to 4 children is £25. It opens 10:00–17:00, Tuesday to Sunday until 31 October and Tuesday to Saturday from 1 November until Easter, plus bank holiday Mondays. Parking is free for visitors.
Day trips from Glastonbury (9 to 12)
Wells and Cheddar Gorge are the two nearest destinations.
9. Tour Wells Cathedral
A tourist visit costs £15.50 for adults and £5 for children aged 5 to 17, and under 5s are free. After 15:30 the late entry ticket is £10. The ticket stays valid for 12 months, apart from late entry. The cathedral lists closures on 23 October 2026 (graduations) and a partial closure on 27 October, so look at its notices first. Bus 376 connects Glastonbury and Wells.
Wells guide →10. Walk around the Bishop's Palace
The moated palace in Wells charges £15 for adults and £7 for children. A joint day ticket with the cathedral costs £22. It lists daily opening 09:30–17:30 from 29 March to 24 October 2026, so check the winter hours from late October.
Wells guide →11. Go underground at Cheddar
Gough's Cave and Cox's Cave belong to one ticket, advertised online from £23.30 for adults and £17.50 for children. It also covers the Museum of Prehistory, Jacob's Ladder and the Lookout Tower. The operator's car park costs £7 a day.
Cheddar Gorge guide →12. Hike the Cheddar Gorge Trail
The signed National Trust route is 4 miles (6.4 km) and takes about 3 hours. It is graded moderate, with steep, rocky and muddy sections. Start at Cufic Lane. Jacob's Ladder and the Lookout Tower on the route need an attraction ticket, and a bypass via Lynch Lane and Lippiatt is described. Stay on signed paths and do not stand under the rock faces.
Cheddar Gorge guide →Plan your visit
Where to go next.
Glastonbury Tor
Paths, parking and the Tor Bus season.
Glastonbury Abbey
Tickets, hours and the Arthur legend.
Wells and its cathedral
Tickets, hours and how to get there.
Cheddar Gorge
Caves, the cliff trail and the bus.
Getting there
Buses, parking and the town car parks.
Where to stay
Areas in town and nearby.
Things to do in Glastonbury: frequently asked questions
Is there a Glastonbury Festival in 2026?
No. 2026 is a fallow year. The next festival is planned for 23 to 27 June 2027 on Worthy Farm, outside the town.
Is Glastonbury Tor free?
A local community guide lists free access, and the National Trust page shows no admission price. The opening times are dawn to dusk. There is no general car park at the Tor.
Is Glastonbury Abbey open every day?
Not necessarily. The current website announces Tuesday to Sunday opening from 2 November and closure on Christmas Day. Check the opening calendar for the date you want.
Can I visit Wells and Cheddar Gorge by bus?
Bus 376 links Glastonbury and Wells. A weekday example from the timetable valid from 21 September 2026 takes 21 minutes. Bus 126 runs from Wells to Cheddar, and one example takes 40 minutes. A diversion between Cheddar and Wells was planned for September and October 2026, so check the current route.
Which places charge admission?
The Abbey, Chalice Well, the Somerset Rural Life Museum, Wells Cathedral, the Bishop's Palace and the Cheddar caves all charge. The White Spring is free, and so is walking the town centre.