Jacoby Cottage is one of our sponsors In Glastonbury deeper realities leak into daily reality. This makes it rather special to visit. It's a sacred place, an energy-field, a crossing of paths and karma-exchange, a place where the veils are thin, where faiths meet, light meets shadow and healings and breakthroughs happen. You get exactly what you need here. Whether or not you anticipated it! Some folks get drawn here without knowing why. Others have to overcome big hurdles to get here. Some come for fun, some for serious reasons. Others just happen along and suddenly realise they've stumbled into something unexpected. Some come seeking to sort the place out. Come without expectations - they're rarely fulfilled as anticipated. Something else is here for you. It's different for every individual. It's inspirational, good medicine for anyone with a lively spirit. For an intro to Glastonbury's main sacred sites visit: Glastonbury Pilgrim's Trail ...or see these websites: Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury Abbey Tel: (01458) 834747 Chalice Well Tel: (01458) 831154 Bride's Mound

Welcome to Glastonbury!

If you're thinking of visiting, this section will help you sort out your visit - transport, events, accommodation and other questions. But first, some orientation.

Glastonbury is three hours from London and Birmingham, two from Cardiff and one hour from Bristol and Exeter.

It's a funny mixture of a small country town and a world-renowned pilgrimage place with a 21st Century twist to it.

As a visitor you will find all the amenities you would expect plus some interesting attractions and unique opportunities.

Click here to print this page Some tips Glastonbury is just a small town, yet it's surprisingly cosmopolitan and rather special. We have all mod cons, but it's not 24/7. Glastonbury goes at its own speed. Time and reality behave rather differently here. That's one of the special things about it.   • If you wish to stay here, sort out your accommodation early. • If you're in a hurry when you visit, you'll probably leave Glastonbury late and wish you'd stayed longer! So leave some leeway for things to happen. Go on, switch off your mobile! • This is a place of uplift, healing and resolution. You can do the main sacred sites in one day, though it's better in two. • We have lots of gifted healers, counsellors and therapists here, and many accommodation providers also offer a safe and healing space. But it's the place as a whole that does it. • Glastonbury is a great place for learning - talks, courses, conferences and educational life-experiences! • What you give and what you get are uncannily connected.

This visitor section offers an introduction to visiting and then passes you on to listings and information sites where you can find out all you need to know. Just work through the links on the left that are relevant to you.

Disabled visitors please click here for Glastonbury access information.

What it's like here

Glastonbury, the ancient Isle of Avalon, is a centre of pilgrimage both for Christians and a wide range of 'spiritual types'. Unlike other centres such as Santiago de Compestella, there is no pilgrim reception centre and no single place that is the object of pilgrimage.

Instead there are many facets to Glastonbury and it is up to each visitor to discover what is right for them. To fully experience the place and its inner secrets it's worth staying at least a few days or returning several times. But if time is short, you'll still find what you need.

Glastonbury's sacred places are at their best when they're quieter. Give yourself a chance just to be, and to soak it all up. Such opportunities don't come too often.

Finally...

It's easy to walk round Glastonbury. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and pubs - though, be warned, between 5pm and 7pm (17.00-19.00) not much is open.

In summer from late June to August there are many events and visitors. Off-season, Glastonbury is pleasant and less busy in May/June and September/October. In winter from November to April it's quieter, good for weekend breaks, retreats, thinking time and mixing with the locals.