Glastonbury
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town in Somerset, England
Glastonbury is a town and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated at a dry point on the low-lying Somerset Levels, 23 miles (37 km) south of Bristol. The town had a population of 8,932 in the 2011 census. The town is less than 1 mile (2 km) across the River Brue from Street, a village which is now larger than Glastonbury.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 8,784
- Coordinates
- 51.147, -2.721
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Glastonbury
Glastonbury sits in England, United Kingdom and reads as a small settlement. The headcount is close to 8,784. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, nightlife and culture.
Things to do in Glastonbury
Nature in Glastonbury
(6)Looking for nature? Glastonbury has Caves, Natural Places, Nature, Parks and Scenic Roads. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Glastonbury's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Glastonbury
(4)The nightlife shortlist for Glastonbury: Bars, Events, Festival and Music. All of it is drawn from Glastonbury's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Glastonbury
(3)Glastonbury's culture entries include Historical Sites, Mines and Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Glastonbury. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Glastonbury
(1)Glastonbury records Treasure Hunts under adventure. All of it is drawn from Glastonbury's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Glastonbury
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Glastonbury. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Glastonbury that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Glastonbury known for?
- Glastonbury is mainly a destination for nature, nightlife and culture, set in England, United Kingdom with around 8,784 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Glastonbury?
- You can plan around Caves, Natural Places, Nature, Parks and Scenic Roads in Glastonbury. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Glastonbury?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Glastonbury located?
- Administratively, Glastonbury sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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