Kirsty’s Guide to Glastonbury
Sightseeing
Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene StreetGog & Magog
Stone Down LaneSt Margaret's Chapel and quiet garden
Magdalene Street
St John the Baptist's Church
High StreetSt Benedict's Church
Benedict StreetChalice Well
85-89 Chilkwell StThe White Spring
Wellhouse LaneGlastonbury Festival Site station
Wells Cathedral
Cathedral GreenGlastonbury Information Centre
1 Magdalene StVery helpful staff, bicycle hire and great souvenirs!
Just one of the many stunning works of art in and around town. This one will become a familiar sight being just around the corner from Namastay!
Drop in to the visitors centre for a free map of the Glastonbury mural trail.
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The Glastonbury Mural
1 Feversham LnJust one of the many stunning works of art in and around town. This one will become a familiar sight being just around the corner from Namastay!
Drop in to the visitors centre for a free map of the Glastonbury mural trail.
If you don't mind a walk, Shapwick nature reserve can be reached on foot from Glastonbury (head towards Sydenhams Timber yard, then Amy's Picnic area, then Tor View Self Storage and you'll pick up the track to Ham Wall)
Or you can drive via Meare and park in the allocated car park. The trail is beautiful any time of the year, but especially so if you visit between November and Feb/March, just before dusk when you may get to witness the spectacular starling murmurations (visit the avalon marshes website for tips!)
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RSPB Ham Wall
If you don't mind a walk, Shapwick nature reserve can be reached on foot from Glastonbury (head towards Sydenhams Timber yard, then Amy's Picnic area, then Tor View Self Storage and you'll pick up the track to Ham Wall)
Or you can drive via Meare and park in the allocated car park. The trail is beautiful any time of the year, but especially so if you visit between November and Feb/March, just before dusk when you may get to witness the spectacular starling murmurations (visit the avalon marshes website for tips!)
Food scene
Possibly the best value and selection of vegetarian food anywhere!
Also has outdoor seating in pretty, ornate garden.
From the apartment, cut through St Johns Walk and cross the car park, and Rainbow's End is right there!
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Rainbows End Cafe
17A High StPossibly the best value and selection of vegetarian food anywhere!
Also has outdoor seating in pretty, ornate garden.
From the apartment, cut through St Johns Walk and cross the car park, and Rainbow's End is right there!
Gorgeous locally sourced meals. Daytime and evening menus, wide selection of drinks and food x
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Hundred Monkeys Cafe
52 High StGorgeous locally sourced meals. Daytime and evening menus, wide selection of drinks and food x
One of the oldest (and most haunted!) buildings in Glastonbury. Enjoy the feel of an oldy-worldy pub with a warming dinner!
Quite literally a just a minutes' stroll through St John's walk and across the carpark, and you're there....
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George Hotel & Pilgrims' Inn
1 High StOne of the oldest (and most haunted!) buildings in Glastonbury. Enjoy the feel of an oldy-worldy pub with a warming dinner!
Quite literally a just a minutes' stroll through St John's walk and across the carpark, and you're there....
Fabulous Italian food, relaxed atmosphere, family friendly and lovely staff.
Very close to the apartment x
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Gigi's
2 Magdalene StFabulous Italian food, relaxed atmosphere, family friendly and lovely staff.
Very close to the apartment x
Lovely little traditional Indian restaurant, top of the high street.
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Elaichi Tandoori
62 High StLovely little traditional Indian restaurant, top of the high street.
Absolutely gorgeous Thai food. Beautifully decorated in Thai style.
At the far end of Street so probably best to cycle, drive or get the bus x
Thai Elephant
166 High StAbsolutely gorgeous Thai food. Beautifully decorated in Thai style.
At the far end of Street so probably best to cycle, drive or get the bus x
The Riflemans Arms
4 Chilkwell StThe Sheppey
Stunning location, amazing food and service, but do book
Top quality fresh produce, locally sourced. The best baked goods this side of the Tamar! Hurry though, pasties and pies sell out quick, for good reason! Lots of deli, dairy, cupboard and non meat products too. Only a stones throw from the apartment.
Stephens Butchers Ltd
2 Market PlaceTop quality fresh produce, locally sourced. The best baked goods this side of the Tamar! Hurry though, pasties and pies sell out quick, for good reason! Lots of deli, dairy, cupboard and non meat products too. Only a stones throw from the apartment.
Excellent artisanal meals made from local produce served with craft beers and spirits, in beautiful and very relaxed dining atmosphere. Approx 15-20 mins walk or a 5 min drive from Namastay.
Check out their website for events.
(Formerly know as the Bocabar)
The Old Tannery
Morland RoadExcellent artisanal meals made from local produce served with craft beers and spirits, in beautiful and very relaxed dining atmosphere. Approx 15-20 mins walk or a 5 min drive from Namastay.
Check out their website for events.
(Formerly know as the Bocabar)
Right on the doorstep of Namastay, fabulous vegan home cooked food.
Have a browse around the rest of The Gauntlet while you're there for unique gifts, spells and apothecary ☺️
Pyramid Catering
15A High StreetRight on the doorstep of Namastay, fabulous vegan home cooked food.
Have a browse around the rest of The Gauntlet while you're there for unique gifts, spells and apothecary ☺️
Fabulous bakeaway food from a local family run business.
Every dietary requirement catered for x
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Burns The Bread
14 High StFabulous bakeaway food from a local family run business.
Every dietary requirement catered for x
Formerly Hawthorns, recent change of hands and refurbishment, still the same cosy pub restaurant feel, with the most excellent and impressive food
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Queen of Cups
10-12 Northload StreetFormerly Hawthorns, recent change of hands and refurbishment, still the same cosy pub restaurant feel, with the most excellent and impressive food
THE CROWN HOTEL Glastonbury
Great menu, nice vibes and central location. Some outdoor seating.
The Blue Note Cafe is a great spot to stop for a bite to eat and drink with indoor seating, or step outside to dine in the gorgeous courtyard of the Glastonbury Experience.
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Blue Note
4A High StThe Blue Note Cafe is a great spot to stop for a bite to eat and drink with indoor seating, or step outside to dine in the gorgeous courtyard of the Glastonbury Experience.
Shopping
You will probably not find another high street like Glastonbury- there is a diverse range of unique shops and places to eat. So many fab places to recommend- I suggest you take a day out of your touring schedule and set it aside for simply 'browsing'! But take your wallet as I guarantee you will find that quirky birthday present for the 'difficult-to-buy-for' friend, or something you simply can't leave the shop without!
Absolutely brilliant outlet shopping centre- even if you're not a fan of shopping! Pretty surroundings with plenty of places to eat, restroom facilities and parking.
Street is a fabulous one stop 'town' for all your shopping requirements. Clarks Village has a wonderful atmosphere and thoughtful layout (read benches and foodstalls outside clothes shops for weary menfolk!) and a park for the littluns tagging along. It especially comes into it's own at Christmas time, with amazing lighting for late night shopping with mulled wine and chestnuts.
There's also a great high street in the Street town centre with plenty to eat along the way x
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Clarks Village
Absolutely brilliant outlet shopping centre- even if you're not a fan of shopping! Pretty surroundings with plenty of places to eat, restroom facilities and parking.
Street is a fabulous one stop 'town' for all your shopping requirements. Clarks Village has a wonderful atmosphere and thoughtful layout (read benches and foodstalls outside clothes shops for weary menfolk!) and a park for the littluns tagging along. It especially comes into it's own at Christmas time, with amazing lighting for late night shopping with mulled wine and chestnuts.
There's also a great high street in the Street town centre with plenty to eat along the way x
The best in organic, vegan, vegetarian and wholefoods. Fresh food and drinks counter at the back of the shop, freshly baked goods. Also comprehensive alternative medicines aisle with excellent selection of toiletries and gifts.
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Earthfare
45 High StThe best in organic, vegan, vegetarian and wholefoods. Fresh food and drinks counter at the back of the shop, freshly baked goods. Also comprehensive alternative medicines aisle with excellent selection of toiletries and gifts.
Fragrant Earth
High StreetBeautiful, handmade local wellbeing beauty products.
Dicketts the Stationers Ltd
6 High StQuirky gifts and souvenirs, as well as of course, stationery!
Excellent for gifts, crafts and beautiful niknaks.
Amy has an amazing array of haberdashery and crafting supplies. x
Sew Over The Moon
33 High StExcellent for gifts, crafts and beautiful niknaks.
Amy has an amazing array of haberdashery and crafting supplies. x
Great service and quick turnaround for repairs. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff if you need anything IT or tech related.
Zen Computer Shop
53 High StGreat service and quick turnaround for repairs. Very knowledgeable and helpful staff if you need anything IT or tech related.
Amazing selection of beautiful imported goods from the East, and possibly the most extensive range of incense I've ever seen!
Dilliway & Dilliway
19 High StAmazing selection of beautiful imported goods from the East, and possibly the most extensive range of incense I've ever seen!
Absolutely beautiful shop located in the middle of the high street- blended oils, incense, candles, botanicals, perfumes etc
An experience as well as a shop x
Star Child Glastonbury
7 High StAbsolutely beautiful shop located in the middle of the high street- blended oils, incense, candles, botanicals, perfumes etc
An experience as well as a shop x
Heart of The Tribe Gallery
74 High StAbsolutely beautiful art and sculptures from local artists.
A simply delightful range of souvenirs, gifts, upcycled and vintage objects, clothing and artefacts.
And if all the shopping has worn you out, you can have a cup of tea in the little chintzy tea room mid browse!
Vintrotique, Collectables Emporium & Tea Room
67 High StA simply delightful range of souvenirs, gifts, upcycled and vintage objects, clothing and artefacts.
And if all the shopping has worn you out, you can have a cup of tea in the little chintzy tea room mid browse!
Great quirky shop selling lots of vinyl, T-shirts, music paraphernalia, arts and crafts with a funky vibe!
Rogue's Gallery
8a High StreetGreat quirky shop selling lots of vinyl, T-shirts, music paraphernalia, arts and crafts with a funky vibe!
Excellent little lane of of quirky shops to browse, just a minute from your doorstep at Namastay.
One of the two lanes that connect St Johns car park and Glastonbury high street
The Gauntlet Glastonbury
Excellent little lane of of quirky shops to browse, just a minute from your doorstep at Namastay.
One of the two lanes that connect St Johns car park and Glastonbury high street
Quirky and eclectic selection of gifts, oddities and clothing from Faerie to Bohemia and Victoriana......
Maharanee's Palace @ Emajon
Quirky and eclectic selection of gifts, oddities and clothing from Faerie to Bohemia and Victoriana......
Experiences
Within an easy walk of the apartment, lots of space to run wild and play- great for summer picnics!
Has nice park area, plus football goals and basketball area.
Separate access to the abbey.
Abbey Park Playground
Within an easy walk of the apartment, lots of space to run wild and play- great for summer picnics!
Has nice park area, plus football goals and basketball area.
Separate access to the abbey.
Cinnamon Lane
Cinnamon LaneGreat park if you have kiddlywinks in tow x
Fabulous salon offering all manner of beauty and healing treatments, and just 30 seconds from the apartment :)
Do book!
The Violet Butterfly
2 Northload StreetFabulous salon offering all manner of beauty and healing treatments, and just 30 seconds from the apartment :)
Do book!
Non Toxic, expert hair salon also offering hair sparkles, feathers etc, and only 30 seconds from the apartment!
Best to book x
Natural Roots
9 Northload StreetNon Toxic, expert hair salon also offering hair sparkles, feathers etc, and only 30 seconds from the apartment!
Best to book x
Skate Park
25 Beckery Old RdA great space for skateboarding etc
Great stop off on the way to the Tor, Chalice well and White Spring- a potted history of rural life in Somerset through the ages, with great cream teas to boot!
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Somerset Rural Life Museum
Chilkwell StreetGreat stop off on the way to the Tor, Chalice well and White Spring- a potted history of rural life in Somerset through the ages, with great cream teas to boot!
If you're up for a bit of a hike, go over the Tor, down Stonedown Lane and visit Gog and Magog, then on to Middlewick holiday cottages, where you'll find a most delightful shop with local and seasonal produce, a cafe and day spa. Fill yourself up then carry on through the orchard, through Paddington Farm and follow the road......you'll end up back in town soon enough ;-)
Middlewick
If you're up for a bit of a hike, go over the Tor, down Stonedown Lane and visit Gog and Magog, then on to Middlewick holiday cottages, where you'll find a most delightful shop with local and seasonal produce, a cafe and day spa. Fill yourself up then carry on through the orchard, through Paddington Farm and follow the road......you'll end up back in town soon enough ;-)
City/town information
Lovely bustling historical City with the beautiful Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace. Only 5 miles from Glastonbury.
Has a really cute family run cinema, plenty of cafes and dining spots, and of course location for many TV shows including Hot Fuzz and Poldark!
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Wells
Lovely bustling historical City with the beautiful Cathedral and the Bishop's Palace. Only 5 miles from Glastonbury.
Has a really cute family run cinema, plenty of cafes and dining spots, and of course location for many TV shows including Hot Fuzz and Poldark!
If you fancy a few hours out of Glastonbury, hop on the 376 bus to Street. It has many of your more 'mainstream' shops, including the fantastic outlet shops housed in Clarks Village.
Home to the Clarks uk shoe factory, Street also a fascinating shoe museum, right across the road from the heated Art deco style outdoor Greenbank swimming pool, donated to the people of Street by Alice Clark in 1937.
There is also a sports centre with indoor pool, suitable for all ages.
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Street
If you fancy a few hours out of Glastonbury, hop on the 376 bus to Street. It has many of your more 'mainstream' shops, including the fantastic outlet shops housed in Clarks Village.
Home to the Clarks uk shoe factory, Street also a fascinating shoe museum, right across the road from the heated Art deco style outdoor Greenbank swimming pool, donated to the people of Street by Alice Clark in 1937.
There is also a sports centre with indoor pool, suitable for all ages.
Around 45mins drive from Glastonbury lies the charming and picturesque medieval town of Frome.
With stunning churches, markets, independent shops and eateries you could happily while away a day here...
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Frome
Around 45mins drive from Glastonbury lies the charming and picturesque medieval town of Frome.
With stunning churches, markets, independent shops and eateries you could happily while away a day here...