Is there parking at Glastonbury Tor?

Is Glastonbury Tor worth visiting?

Rising atop the Somerset Levels, Glastonbury Tor is probably Somerset’s most famous landmark. The Tor is certainly worth visiting for yourself, or just driving along the M5 until you spot a massive green hill with the remains of a historic tower, standing proudly on top.

How many steps up Glastonbury Tor?

The Archbishop of Canterbury has continued a visit to the West Country

by climbing 301 steps to the top of Glastonbury Tor.

How long does it take to walk from one side of Glastonbury to the other?

Walking between the two furthest corners of the site can easily take the best part of an hour, and if the ground is muddy and it’s a peak time of the day, you can add an extra 30 minutes onto that.

What is special about Glastonbury Tor?

Spiritual Glastonbury

Glastonbury Tor is known as being one of the most spiritual sites in the country. Its pagan beliefs are still very much celebrated. Discover the stories surrounding its spiritual past and what makes Glastonbury Tor so special.

How far is it to the top of Glastonbury Tor?

This popular walk takes you from the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey to the summit of the iconic Glastonbury Tor. The circular walk runs for about 2 miles with a moderate climb on the way.

Is Glastonbury hilly?

Glastonbury is less than 1 mile (2 km) across the River Brue from the village of Street. At the time of King Arthur the Brue formed a lake just south of the hilly ground on which Glastonbury stands.

Where do celebs stay at Glastonbury?

Glastonbury Festival

offers specialised high end camping that would be up the celeb street – including luxury tippie tents, retro motorhomes and that’s not forgetting that many use helicopters to stay at some of Somerset’s fanciest hotels – like The Newt.

Can you sleep in your car at Glastonbury?

Please note that no sleeping, camping or fires are allowed in the car parks. Since 2013, we have also introduced an official off-site, pre-erected camping area, Worthy View.

When should I arrive at Glastonbury?

The quietest times to arrive by car are between 7pm on Tuesday evening and 2am on Wednesday morning. It is also likely to be cooler after 7pm. The busiest times to arrive are from 2am to 12noon on Wednesday. Traffic is likely to be flowing more freely after 5pm on Wednesday.

Do you need cash at Glastonbury?

Many food traders will also be accepting cards but not all traders will be able to accept cards, so please expect to use cash over the weekend. Cash Machine (ATMs) are spread across six locations around the site and all are open 24 hours a day and accept all UK and International cards.

How much is a pint of beer at Glastonbury?

The standard bar prices at Glastonbury Festival

are revealed, with pints costing revellers £6 and glasses of wine £8. Revellers at this year’s Glastonbury Festival will pay £6 a pint for beer – roughly the same as the cost of a pint in a London pub.

How long does it take to clear up after Glastonbury?

Whilst there are over 1,300 volunteers to help with the recycling and post festival clearance, it takes them a good few weeks to completely clear the land after the festival is over. This is due to the sizable levels of waste that get left behind once the five-day festival finishes.

What time do most people leave Glastonbury?

Leaving the Festival

Beat the queues by leaving between 1am and 7am on Monday morning – if you can get up! The Festival is doing everything possible to reduce queuing but there is only so much capacity on the roads. If you need to be anywhere on Monday leave early – and have plenty of water and food as you will queue.

What time do I need to leave Glastonbury?

Leaving Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury officials advise that you leave between 1am and 7am on Monday to avoid the worst of the queues.

What time does Glastonbury finish on a night?

When does Glastonbury

finish? The last day of Glastonbury is Sunday 26 June. The final event of the festival will be the headline act

on the Pyramid Stage which kicks off at 9:45pm and finishes at 11:15pm.

What time do the gates open at Glastonbury?

ARRIVING AT GLASTONBURY

There will, however, be no entertainment or facilities in the car parks and Festival-goers will be expected to remain in their cars until the Festival gates open at 8am on Wednesday morning. Most people choose to eat locally or en route and then arrive in the early hours.