The abbey grounds are open 10am to 4pm
Tuesday - Sunday
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From Monday 3rd November to Monday 16th February, Glastonbury Abbey will be closed on Mondays.
We are connected with legend to a degree that is unparalleled by any other abbey in England. Since Medieval times, the abbey has held legendary status as the earliest Christian foundation in Britain linked to Joseph of Arimathea and the burial place of King Arthur. Today it is a tranquil setting where you can discover the stories, explore the 36 acres of grounds and enjoy a range of events and activities.
Current opening times are 10am to 4pm six days per week.
Last entry is 3:15pm.
Your visit to Glastonbury Abbey begins in the Glastonbury Abbey Yard.
Redeveloped in 2024 as part of the Glastonbury Town Deal, the Yard provides a world-class visitor welcome in keeping with the abbey’s historical, cultural and spiritual significance.
Follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims as you secure provisions from the Yard Café, browse gifts and souvenirs in the Shop and visit St. Patrick’s Chapel before stepping into the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey.
For every paying adult, get 2 free child tickets to Glastonbury Abbey.
Under 16s get free entry to the abbey all year round, so why not explore our 36 acres of grounds and 7th-century ruins with your family? Get stuck in with hands-on activities, take part in a seasonal trail or discover the abbey's story with one of our costumed guides - there's always something fun to do!
Explore the medieval monastery and its archaeology, myths and legends with the new Glastonbury Abbey AR app – Glastonbury Stories.
The app – designed with teens and families in mind – will take users on a quest around the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey. Using their mobile devices to uncover portals to the past, intrepid pilgrims will hear conversations from the abbey’s medieval inhabitants, discover lost artefacts rendered in 3D, and at certain locations even glimpse some of the grand buildings that formerly existed onsite.
Download the app on-site or in advance from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Daily free entry is just one of the rewards you receive as a Glastonbury Abbey Member.
Glastonbury Abbey Membership in 2025 continues to offer great value to regular visitors and supporters of the abbey. Depending on the level of membership you choose you can expect to make use of:
To explore our range of membership options please visit our membership page.
We are now very happy to offer monthly payment plans on all our memberships.
Glastonbury Abbey is dog friendly!
Dogs on short leads are always welcome in the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey so do bring your furry friend along for a visit.
A walk around the perimeter of our 36 acres is nearly a mile, but if you and your dog are feeling energetic, you might like to try a couple of longer treks from the Abbey:
Climbing up Glastonbury Tor – approximately 3 miles round trip from the Abbey.
The Glastonbury Way – a way-marked route that circles around our ancient town and takes in the Tor, Wearyall Hill, St Bridies Mound, Paradise Lane, and the heart of the town. Approximately 7 miles, beginning from the Tourist Information Centre next to the Abbey.
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