GLASTONBURY!
A timeless land where history,
myth and legend entwine.
A timeless land where history,
myth and legend entwine.
Since time immemorial, people have journeyed to Glastonbury in order to immerse themselves in a deep cauldron of legend, romance, myth and history. A centre of pilgrimage for millennia, this small Somerset market town has a powerful attraction drawing people from different walks and paths of life, from all over the world.
Crafts at one or our markets
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The potpourri of independent shops, artisan cafés, and organisations, set in special landscape, abound with diversity and experiences. With more than seventy practising faiths and beliefs, Glastonbury of the 21st century has emerged as a place that reflects diversity and creativity. These can be seen within the wide and varied activities and colourful personalities that can be found in this vibrant, captivating place.
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If this is your first time here, we offer you a warm welcome. Take some time to enjoy our website - there's a lot to explore! We hope our Pilgrim Reception Team with their diverse beliefs and understandings, can assist you in person, to find out more about our sacred town, how you might experience it in a way that suits you best, and explore all that Glastonbury might offer you.
Find us in the Glastonbury Information Centre,
Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL
Open Mon - Sun 10.00 - 15.00
Find us in the Glastonbury Information Centre,
Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL
Open Mon - Sun 10.00 - 15.00
Take some time out to rest and research in St Dunstan's Garden. Fully accessible via Glastonbury Information Centre.
Discover the Glastonbury Unity Candle
I I love when I am able to participate in the Silent Minute. It is comforting to know that in a world where such darkness exists, that there are others, all over the world, who want to spread the light. It gives hope. Laurie Shipley
Pilgrimage in Glastonbury
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Pilgrimage is a journey with purpose to pilgrim places, most often by foot. People across the world have made pilgrimage in every historical era. To turn a walk into a pilgrimage, set your 'intention' at the beginning – dedicate your journey to something that you want help with, or for which you want to give thanks. The practice of pilgrimage is open to all and connects you with yourself, others, nature and everything beyond. The British Pilgrimage Trust
Going on pilgrimage is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with the natural world and sense the underlying unity of all things. Sit under a tree in contemplative silence. Or on a bench at the many viewpoints along the route and simply enjoy the beauty and magic of the 'the Isle of Avalon', a place of history, myth and legend. Find out more... |
Places to visit in Glastonbury
Glastonbury has a lot to offer a visitor. Explore the special places...
Explore the Glastonbury Way
Our off-duty Town Crier sets off to explore the Glastonbury Way
The Glastonbury Way starts and finishes at Glastonbury Information Centre and the Peace Pole. A 7.5-mile trail around the town, it offers opportunities for people of all walks of life to immerse either in pilgrim practices, or simply enjoy an interesting walk with lots to do and see along the Way.
Walking around and experiencing Glastonbury, gives you the opportunity to discover just what makes this a unique and special place, drawing people to visit from all around the world. Glimpses into the history, myth and legend of various sites is included on interpretation boards whilst benches offer places to rest, breathe and enjoy the living landscape. Detailed (and beautiful) maps are available in the Information Centre...or download the app.
Walking around and experiencing Glastonbury, gives you the opportunity to discover just what makes this a unique and special place, drawing people to visit from all around the world. Glimpses into the history, myth and legend of various sites is included on interpretation boards whilst benches offer places to rest, breathe and enjoy the living landscape. Detailed (and beautiful) maps are available in the Information Centre...or download the app.
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Taking care of our Town and Countryside
Tips to help you take care of our town and the environment.
Unity through Diversity
Our organisation has an ethos of Unity through Diversity but this is not to suggest we feel all faiths and paths are the same, or that they should be. It is an expression which has been in use for thousands of years and in essence, can be seen to imply the working together of all aspects of a community without losing the special personality and beliefs of the individual projects and people involved.
We acknowledge that diverse beliefs and practices can present complex and difficult challenges creating chasms that often-times are difficult to bridge. However, rather than focus on the discordant differences, our goals are to create ‘living spaces’ where acceptance, understanding and co-existence can be found, demonstrating how together, we can live well, whilst remaining different.
We acknowledge that diverse beliefs and practices can present complex and difficult challenges creating chasms that often-times are difficult to bridge. However, rather than focus on the discordant differences, our goals are to create ‘living spaces’ where acceptance, understanding and co-existence can be found, demonstrating how together, we can live well, whilst remaining different.
The Avalon Anthem
Feel the heartbeat, love and sanctuary of Avalon through our beautiful song. Experience our unity through diversity in the voices of our community.
Feel the heartbeat, love and sanctuary of Avalon through our beautiful song. Experience our unity through diversity in the voices of our community.
Photos: Irena Zvonar @ Ina Moment