Welcome to Glastonbury

Glastonbury - Britain's most legendary town - possesses a vibe like no other place in the country. Drawing people from a breadth of backgrounds and a wide variety of beliefs, Glastonbury trully is a cosmopolitan place to visit and explore.

Ancient trees planted by the Druids of old, Faery portals into magickal realms, mystical springs with reputed healing properties, historical buildings of religious significance and New Age shops offering a plethora of tools and books to aid in personal growth and awareness all await the visitor to Glastonbury.

With these and so much more (like the famous starling spectaculars and the musically and culturally famous Glastonbury Festival) to discover and enjoy in Glastonbury, it is little wonder how the town and surrounding countryside casts its powerful spell upon those who take the time to bathe their souls in the area's unique atmosphere and resources. Once enraptured, few forget the treasures and spiritual energies offered by Glastonury. And for many people, their visit to Glastonbury is but the first of many, many return trips.

Glastonbury Tor Viewed Through the Glastonbury Holy Thorn on Wearyall Hill

Let Welcome to Glastonbury, written and illustrated by someone charmed by the area in just such a fashion, guide you through Glastonbury's legends, history, tourist attractions and unique natural beauty. And please feel free to leave your mark by adding your own comments to this and/or any of the other pages on this site. Together, let's try and illuminate the wonders of Glastonbury for all the world to see and take delight in.

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