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
- 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 or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
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: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| 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 donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Glastonbury Tor
Opening times
Saturday 26 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Sunday 27 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Monday 28 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Tuesday 29 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Wednesday 30 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Thursday 31 May
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Friday 1 June
- Countryside Dawn to dusk
Glastonbury Tor
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01278751874
- glastonburytor@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- near Glastonbury, Somerset