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Glastonbury Tor

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Whether you subscribe to some of the more esoteric writings about Glastonbury Tor, there is no doubting that this striking hill rising above the Somerset Levels is a wonderfully atmospheric place, steeped in history and legend.


Glastonbury Tor stands at the eastern edge of Glastonbury village, looking down on the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey to the west. At the very foot of the Tor is Chalice Well, a medieval well reputed to have healing and spiritual powers. The hill itself is ascended by way of a long path which switches back and forth up the slope. At the top is a 15th century tower, all that is left of a medieval church dedicated to St Michael.

Glastonbury Tor is reputed to be the mystical 'Isle of Avalon'; the place where King Arthur was taken after his final battle, to recover from his wounds, and prepare to rise again in his country's hour of greatest need.

Glastonbury Tor is an open access site, which means that visitors are free to ascend the Tor to enjoy an unforgettable sunrise or sunset. For excellent views of the Tor, try ascending the neighbouring hill, Wearyall Hill, said to be the site where Joseph of Arimathea landed at Glastonbury.
A361, Glastonbury, Somerset, England

About Glastonbury Tor
Attraction Type: Countryside - Monument
Location: Park and ride busses leave from Glastonbury town centre to the Tor. Or, the base of the Tor is a short walk along the A361, and is well signposted.
Website: Glastonbury Tor
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Nearest Attractions Chalice Well and Gardens - 0.4 miles (Garden) Glastonbury Tribunal - 0.7 miles (Museum) Glastonbury Abbey - 0.8 miles (Abbey) West Pennard Court Barn - 2.4 miles (Historic Property) Meare Fish House - 4 miles (Historic Property) Burcott Mill - 4.4 miles (Historic Property) Bishop's Palace - 5.1 miles (Castle) Wells Cathedral - 5.1 miles (Cathedral)

Nearest Towns and Villages Glastonbury - 0.8 miles away Wells - 5 miles away Somerton - 6.5 miles away Sherborne - 15.5 miles away Bradford Abbas - 16.5 miles away Chedington - 20.6 miles away Bath - 21.6 miles away Bristol - 21.7 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Wrinkle Mead - 5 miles from Glastonbury Tor Wells, Somerset Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

Tuckers Batch - 6.5 miles from Glastonbury Tor Charlton Mackrell, Somerset Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

The Old Dairy - 6.6 miles from Glastonbury Tor East Horrington, Somerset Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £295

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Nearest Hotels

The George and Pilgrim - 0.6 miles from Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury, Somerset Stay from: £46.00

Appletree House - 0.7 miles from Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury, Somerset Stay from: £35.00

George & Pilgrims - 0.7 miles from Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury, Somerset Stay from: £46.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Tordown B & B and Healing Centre - 0.2 miles from Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury, Somerset From: £116.00

Chestnuts Boutique B&B - 0.6 miles from Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury, Somerset From: £70.00

Appletree House - 0.7 miles from Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury, Somerset From: £35.00

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Glastonbury
Tourist Information Centre
The Tribunal
9 High Street
Glastonbury
Somerset
England
BA6 9DP
Tel: 01458 832 954
Fax: 01458 832 949
Email: info@glastonburytic.co.uk
Web: http://www.glastonburytic.co.uk/
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