Glastonbury Tor

Important notice -

Our countryside space is open. We ask all visitors to follow government guidance on travel and social distancing to keep everyone safe.

Prominent hill overlooking the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury and Somerset

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks, cafés, shops and countryside locations are open to visit. Many houses in England and Wales have reopened, with houses in Northern Ireland expected to reopen from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. At quieter times such as weekdays, booking shouldn't be necessary, but to guarantee entry we recommend booking in advance, especially at weekends and bank holidays.

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Things to see and do

Gribbin Daymark tower in the distance

Visiting coast and countryside in the South West: what you need to know 

We look forward to welcoming you to the coast and countryside around the South West. We care for beautiful countryside, from Cornwall's sandy beaches to Dorset's heathland, and you can help us to keep them safe and enjoyable by following a few simple guidelines during your visit and observing the Countryside Code.

A view of Glastonbury Tor and St Michael's tower at it's summit

Discover legends of the Tor  

Glastonbury Tor has always been surrounded in mystery, find out about some of the legends of the tor.

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Wildlife

A Burnet moth and pupa

Wildlife on Glastonbury Tor 

Glastonbury Tor is a haven for local wildlife, see what you can find.

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Our work

Our work at Glastonbury Tor

Apple in the orchard

Glastonbury Tor's orchards 

Find out more about our orchards

Hedgelaying at Glastonbury Tor, Somerset

Our work at Glastonbury Tor 

Discover what we do on and around Glastonbury Tor.

Details of three portraits

Addressing our histories of colonialism and historic slavery 

Glastonbury Tor, along with a number of other places and collections in our care, deals with contentious political histories. Learn more about what we are doing to be inclusive in our work and acknowledge the impact and legacies of colonialism.

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Visitors walking in the garden in spring at Belton House, Lincolnshire

Experience more with National Trust membership 

Now more than ever, we all need access to nature, fresh air and open spaces. Become a member today and you can explore our outdoor places and park at most of our car parks free of charge. What's more, your membership will go towards looking after nature, beauty and history for generations to come.

Glastonbury Tor, Somerset

We need your support 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

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