Glastonbury Tor
Prominent hill overlooking the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury and Somerset
Glastonbury Tor
Overview
Prominent hill overlooking the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury and Somerset
This iconic and evocative landmark offers magnificent views of the Somerset Levels, Dorset, Wiltshire and Wales.
Steeped in history and legend, excavations at the top of the Tor have revealed the plans of two superimposed churches of St Michael, of which only a 15th-century tower remains.
Glastonbury Tor also has a grisly past. Abbot Richard Whiting was executed here in 1549 on the orders of Thomas Cromwell, the first Earl of Essex.
Glastonbury Tor is known as being one of the most spiritual sites in the country. Its pagan beliefs are still very much celebrated. It’s a beautiful place to walk, unwind and relax.
- Telephone
- 01278751874
- glastonburytor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Glastonbury Tor
How to get here
- Address
- near Glastonbury, Somerset
- By cycle
- NCN3
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- short walk from the town centre, eastwards along A361
- By train
- Nearest station is Castle Cary
- By road
- signposted from Glastonbury town centre, from where seasonal park and ride (not National Trust) operates
- Parking: please do not park on Ashwell Lane. This is a residential area and can get easily congested.
- By bus
- First 377 Wells--Yeovil within ½ mile
Glastonbury Tor
Prices
Admission free
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Glastonbury Tor
Opening times
Wednesday 23 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 24 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 25 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Saturday 26 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 27 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 28 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 29 October
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Glastonbury Tor
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01278751874
- glastonburytor@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- near Glastonbury, Somerset