The White Spring at a glance
The White Spring is a spring-fed space on Well House Lane (BA6 8BL), at the foot of Glastonbury Tor. Visitors enter under the rules of the temple space. Entry is free and no donation is expected.
Treat it as a place of quiet. It is dark, wet and uneven inside, and the rules are stricter than at most attractions. Read them before you go. Do not copy what you know from Chalice Well, because the two places have different rules.
Glastonbury White Spring opening times
Published public hours, as shown in 2026.
| Day | Public hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | – |
| Tuesday | 13:30–16:30 |
| Wednesday | – |
| Thursday | 13:30–16:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–16:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–17:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00–17:00 |
Monday and Wednesday are not listed as opening days. Volunteers staff the space, so hours can differ from the published times. Check the current timetable before you go, and do not plan a tight schedule around it.
Rules and etiquette
These are the rules the White Spring sets for visitors.
No cameras or devices
Cameras, mobile phones and electrical devices are not allowed. Leave them outside or switch them off and keep them away. This is stricter than at Chalice Well, where phones are asked to be in flight mode.
Keep your voice low
Avoid long conversations. Other visitors may want quiet. Respect that, whatever you believe yourself.
Groups and rituals
If you want to bring a large group or hold a ritual, arrange it outside the public hours. The White Spring asks for about 2 weeks' notice where possible.
Children and dogs
Keep both under close supervision. The floor is wet and uneven, and the water can be deep.
Our picks: a day with the White Spring
This full-day tour includes the White Spring along with the Abbey site, Chalice Well and the Tor.
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Planning your visit
The opening days are few, so plan around them.
Pick the day first
The White Spring is open on five days a week, and only in the afternoon. Choose your day before you plan the rest of your time in Glastonbury. On Monday and Wednesday it is not listed as open, so use those days for the Abbey, the High Street or a day trip.
Leave your devices behind
You cannot use a camera or a phone inside. Decide in advance where you will leave them, and tell anyone who expects to reach you.
Dress for wet ground
Wear shoes with grip and clothes that you do not mind getting damp. If you plan to enter the water, ask the keeper first.
Come as a visitor
You do not need to share any beliefs to visit. You do need to follow the rules, and to treat the space and the people in it with respect.
Water and safety
The operator allows visitors to step into the pools. Full immersion is possible after you have spoken to the keeper on duty. Ask them first and follow their advice.
Take care in the dark. Open flames, wet floors, uneven ground and deep water are all part of the space. Wear shoes that you can walk in safely, and keep a hand free.
Do not treat the water as drinking water, and do not expect health effects. Spiritual meaning is a matter of belief, not of science.
Access
What is known about getting in.
Side door
A side door offers access for wheelchairs and pushchairs. That is not the same as step-free access to the pools, so contact the White Spring before you travel if you need to reach the water.
Finding it
Well House Lane lies below the Tor, and Chalice Well also sits at the foot of the hill. You can plan the Tor, Chalice Well and the White Spring as one visit. Check each place's hours, because the White Spring is open for the fewest.
White Spring or Chalice Well
Two places beside each other, with different rules.
| White Spring | Chalice Well | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free, no donation expected | £6 for adults, £6.60 with Gift Aid (2026) |
| Hours | Five days a week, afternoons | Daily, 10:00 to 18:00 from April to September |
| Phones and cameras | Not allowed | Phones in flight mode |
| Setting | Dark, wet, indoors | Gardens and open lawns |
Glastonbury White Spring: frequently asked questions
Is the White Spring free?
Yes. Entry is free and no donation is expected.
When is the White Spring open?
On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 13:30 to 16:30, and on Saturday and Sunday from 13:00 to 17:00. Monday and Wednesday are not listed as opening days. Volunteers staff the space, so check the current timetable before you go.
Can I take photos at the White Spring?
No. Cameras, phones and electrical devices are not allowed.
Can you get into the water?
The operator allows visitors to enter the pools, and full immersion after speaking to the keeper. Take care in the dark and on wet ground.
What is the difference between the White Spring and Chalice Well?
They are separate places with separate rules, prices and hours. The White Spring is free and has no cameras or phones. Chalice Well charges entry and has gardens.
Is the White Spring wheelchair accessible?
A side door gives access for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Access to the pools themselves is not confirmed, so ask before you travel.