Glastonbury town
climb the tor for free
The strangest town in England: climb the Tor for free, sip from the holy springs and wander a high street like nowhere else.
Free to visit · Glastonbury · Somerset · Paddington → Castle Cary + bus · BA6 8BG
Glastonbury is the strangest, most magical town in England and most of it costs nothing. Climb the Tor for a huge view over the Somerset Levels, fill a bottle at the free White Spring and wander a high street full of crystals, cafes and characters.
The Abbey grounds are ticketed but the Tor, the town and the markets are free. It is the furthest of these trips so an early advance train pays off, and few day trips feel quite this otherworldly.
Getting there from London: Paddington to Castle Cary, 1h45 + bus, advance singles from £30 each way. The Tor and the town are free. It is the furthest of these, so an early advance ticket pays off.
Getting there: From Castle Cary station it is a bus or a pre-booked taxi the last stretch into Glastonbury. Check the bus times before you travel.
Best time to go: Climb the Tor for sunrise or sunset if you can. The view over the Somerset Levels is the whole point and it is always free.
Official site: https://www.glastonbury.co.uk
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