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The Abbey is set in 36 acres of beautifully peaceful parkland in the centre of the ancient market town of Glastonbury. It is traditionally the first Christian Sanctuary in Great Britain, visited so legend has it, by Joseph of Arimathea and Saints David and Patrick.
Many believe that the Holy Thorn tree can be seen in the grounds originated from Joseph of Arimathea's
staff and others are convinced that King Arthur was buried in the Abbey beside his lovely wife Queen Guinevere. Whatever one believes the facts are that the ruins are unique, the grounds provide a spot of peace and tranquillity in an otherwise hectic world, and if the weather is poor there is the new Visitors Centre with its award winning Museum which includes a
model of the Abbey as it might have looked in 1539, together with a Display of the Town, a Children's Display and the magnificent 16th century Othery Cope.
From March to October we have an actor playing the part of characters from the Abbey's past, who will explain the cooking methods used by the monks and what their
daily life was like - all at no extra charge.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
January & December: 10.00 - 16.30, Closed Christmas Day.February: 10 -17.00. March: 09.30 - 17.30. April/May/September: 09.30 - 18.00. June/July/August: 09.00 - 18.00. September & October: 09.30 - 17.00. November: 09.30 - 16.30. |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Adult £4.50; Senior Citizen/Student £4.00; Child £3.00; Family £12.50.Groups: Adult £4.00; Child £2.50 |
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Directions
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Nearby Attractions
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Wookey Hole Caves
(6 Miles)*
The great caves of Wookey Hole have been famous since Roman times. Carved out by the mysterious river Axe, the caverns penetrate deep into the beautiful Mendip Hill; some have yet to be explored. |
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Milton Lodge Gardens
(7 Miles)*
Mature Grade 2 listed terraced garden with outstanding views of Wells Cathedral and the Vale of Avalon. There are mixed borders, roses and fine trees. Separate 7 acre arboretum. |
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Cheddar Caves and Gorge
(9 Miles)*
Cheddar Gorge, a place of wild and rugged beauty, is a karst limestone and calcareous grassland Nature Reserve and home to many rare plants and animals, including endangered Greater Horseshoe bats. |
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