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Glastonbury
Spend a half‑day to see Tor and Abbey, add an extra evening for the Chalice Well or a B&B stay if you want a relaxed night.
Glastonbury is a small Somerset town (≈9 000 residents) known for Glastonbury Tor, the historic Abbey and a New‑Age scene. The centre is walkable; most sights fit into a half‑day, but a night in a B&B lets you enjoy the evening atmosphere and nearby pubs.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep (warm, festivals)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- BRS
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Glastonbury999 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Glastonbury, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyGlastonbury is generally safe; typical UK town precautions apply.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police / ambulance · 101 Non‑emergency police
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRS Bristol Airport (≈35 km (22 mi) north of Glastonbury, about 45 min by bus or train).BRS Bristol Airport (≈22 mi (35 km) north of Glastonbury, about 45 min by bus or train).
- Getting aroundThe town is compact; most attractions are within a 10‑minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerPub pint£3.5–£5 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus 376 single ticket£5–£7 (≈ US$7–10)
- Museum or sight ticketGlastonbury Abbey entry£5 (≈ US$7) adult
- Budget bedTravelodge double, a night, per room£55 (≈ US$75)
- Mid-range bedTravelodge double, a night, per room£70 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedTravelodge double, a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £30 (≈ US$40) · Mid £55 (≈ US$75) · High £80 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRS Bristol Airport (≈35 km (22 mi) north of Glastonbury, about 45 min by bus or train)BRS Bristol Airport (≈22 mi (35 km) north of Glastonbury, about 45 min by bus or train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Glastonbury: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is compact; most attractions are within a 10‑minute walk. Five local bus routes serve the area, but walking is easiest.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wells
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Bus 376, about 20 min from Glastonbury
Visit the historic cathedral and the Rose & Crown pub.
Bath
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Train to Bath Spa via Bristol, then bus 376 to Glastonbury (≈1 h 30 min total)
Full day needed for Roman Baths.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Travelodge Glastonbury
Budget hotel on A39, 5‑minute walk to town centre.
The Overlook B&B
High Street, close to Tor and Abbey.
Apple Tree House B&B
Rated 4‑star by Visit Britain.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £30–£50 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- £50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Travelodge double1 × 1 night × £55 | £55 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £30 | £30 |
| National Express coach London‑Glastonbury (round‑trip)1 × £30 · check | £30 |
| Chalice Well entry1 × £5 | £5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £12 |
| Trip total≈ £132 per person per day, bed included | £132≈ US$180 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub pint | £3.5–£5 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Glastonbury Abbey entry | £5 (≈ US$7) adult |
| Bus 376 single ticket | £5–£7 (≈ US$7–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- National Express coach to London departs early morning, returns late evening; check timetable for exact times.
- Chalice Well entry fee is £4.65 (≈ US$7); bring cash.
- Festival dates change each year; verify the schedule if planning to attend.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance
- 999
- Non‑emergency police
- 101
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance999
- Non‑emergency police101
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- London → Glastonbury (National Express): about £30 (≈ US$40) each way (check schedule)
- Bus 376 Glastonbury ↔ Wells: ≈ £5–£7
Say or show
- Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry (sɒri)
- Thank you — Thank you (θæŋk juː)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (haʊ mʌtʃ ɪz ɪt)
- Where is the toilet? — Where is the toilet? (wɛə ɪz ðə ˈtɔɪlɪt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Glastonbury. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (warm, festivals) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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