Area Info for Glastonbury (Somerset)

Glastonbury, Somerset, UK

Glastonbury is a historic town located in Somerset, England, renowned worldwide for its rich cultural heritage, spiritual significance, and vibrant arts scene. It is situated approximately 23 miles south of Bristol and about 20 miles southwest of Bath. The town is famous for its legendary Glastonbury Festival, historic sites, and its association with myths and legends, including King Arthur and Avalon.nnLocation and Landscape nn Glastonbury is set within the Somerset Levels, an area of flat, fertile land known for its wetlands, lakes, and rich biodiversity. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside, ancient woodlands, and the iconic Glastonbury Tor, a hill topped with a tower that has become a symbol of the town. The landscape provides a mystical and tranquil environment, attracting visitors seeking spiritual and outdoor experiences.nnHistory and Heritage nn Glastonbury has a history dating back to prehistoric times, with archaeological evidence of early settlements. The town is steeped in myth and legend, often associated with King Arthur, the Holy Grail, and the mythical Isle of Avalon. The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, founded in the 7th century, are among the most significant historic sites, once one of the most important religious centres in England. The abbey's ruins are a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the town’s spiritual heritage.nnCultural and Spiritual Significance nn The town is considered a centre of New Age spirituality, paganism, and alternative beliefs. It hosts numerous festivals, fairs, and spiritual gatherings throughout the year. The Chalice Well and the Abbey Gardens are notable sites for meditation and reflection, attracting pilgrims and visitors from around the world.nnCommunity and Amenities nn Glastonbury has a vibrant community with a variety of shops, cafes, pubs, and markets. The town hosts the famous Glastonbury Festival, a major music and arts event held annually in late June, drawing thousands of visitors. There are also numerous art galleries, craft shops, and spiritual centres. The town has a range of accommodation options, from hotels to camping sites.nnTransport and Accessibility nn The town is accessible via the A361 and A39 roads, with bus services connecting it to nearby towns such as Wells, Street, and Bristol. The nearest railway station is in Castle Cary, about 15 miles away, providing rail links to London and other major cities. The town is also served by coach services and is a popular destination for pilgrims and festival-goers arriving by various means.nnNatural Environment nn The surrounding natural environment includes the Somerset Levels, wetlands, and the Mendip Hills, offering opportunities for birdwatching, walking, and exploring natural reserves. The area’s mystical landscape and natural beauty make Glastonbury a unique destination for outdoor and spiritual pursuits.nnOverall, Glastonbury is a town of historical significance, spiritual importance, and cultural vibrancy. Its scenic landscape, legendary heritage, and lively community make it an intriguing and inspiring place to visit or live.nn

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School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants School	0.00 miles
High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DR
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School	0.17 miles
Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EX
Mendip Partnership School	0.26 miles
Abbots Court, Benedict Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NP
St Dunstan's School	0.31 miles
Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9BY
Millfield Preparatory School	1.30 miles
Edgarley Hall, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8LD
Crispin School Academy	1.42 miles
Church Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0AD
Elmhurst Junior School	1.74 miles
Elmhurst Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HH
Millfield School	1.81 miles
Butleigh Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0YD
Hindhayes Infant School	1.92 miles
Leigh Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HB
Brookside Community Primary School	2.59 miles
Brooks Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PR
Avalon School	2.62 miles
Brooks Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0PS
Walton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	2.82 miles
Meadow Lane, Walton, Street, Somerset, BA16 9LA
Coxley Primary School	3.07 miles
Harters Hill Lane, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1RD
West Pennard Church of England Primary School	3.15 miles
Church Lane, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NT
Meare Village Primary School	3.31 miles
St Mary`s Road, Meare, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9SP
Butleigh Church of England Primary School	3.51 miles
High Street, Butleigh, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8SX

Clinic
Eating Disorder Team	0.07 miles
20A High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
The Glastonbury Enterprise Resource Centre	0.51 miles
Unit 9 and 10, Dyehouse Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9LZ
Boc Somerset Respiratory	1.79 miles
Vine Health Suites, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
St Andrews	4.61 miles
Priory Park Hospital Site, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1TH
Mendip Camhs	4.66 miles
Priory Hospital, Glastonbury Road, Wells, BA5 1TJ
The Bridge	4.66 miles
Priory Park, Glastonbury Rd, Wells, BA5 1TJ
Priory Medical Centre (Wells)	4.67 miles
Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XL
Circlebath Satellite Clinic - Wells	4.67 miles
Wells City Practice, Priory Medical Centre, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Rd, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XJ
Priory House	4.67 miles
Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XL
Glastonbury Festival	6.34 miles
West Lydford, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7DP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital	7.26 miles
Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Woodlands	11.72 miles
Unit A, Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4FJ
Child Health Department Somerset	12.09 miles
Mallard Court, Express Park, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4RN
Cranleigh Gardens Medical Centre	12.23 miles
Cranleigh Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5JS
Somerset Mri	12.27 miles
Huntworth, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 6LQ
Glanville House	12.30 miles
Church Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5AT

GP
Glastonbury Health Centre	0.13 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
The Glastonbury Surgery	0.27 miles
Feversham Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9LP
Vine Surgery (L85029)	1.79 miles
Dr da Cunha and Partners, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Vine Surgery (L85060)	1.79 miles
Dr Vriend and Partners, Hindhayes Lane, Street, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Wells Health Centre	4.67 miles
Wells Health Centre, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XJ
Wells City Practice	4.67 miles
Priory Medical Centre, Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1XJ
Buttercross Health Centre	6.41 miles
Buttercross Health Centre, Behind Berry, Somerton, Somerset, Somerset, TA11 7PB
Wedmore Surgery	6.94 miles
The Surgery, St Medard Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AN
Polden Medical Practice	6.94 miles
Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 9HA
Grove House Surgery	7.38 miles
West Shepton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5UH
The Park Medical Practice	7.78 miles
Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5RT
The Surgery	9.02 miles
North Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9RH
Evercreech Surgery	9.04 miles
Prestleigh Road, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6JY
Cheddar Medical Centre	9.13 miles
Roynon Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3NZ
Westonzoyland Surgery	9.44 miles
4 Cheer Lane, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA7 0EY
Millbrook Surgery	9.57 miles
Millbrook Gardens, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7EE

Hospital
Glastonbury Dental Access Centre	0.13 miles
1 Wells Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DD
West Mendip Community Hospital	1.11 miles
Old Wells Road,, BA6 8JD
Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre	7.22 miles
Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4LP
Shepton Mallet Community Hospital	7.26 miles
Bucklers Way, Old Wells Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4PG
Bridgwater Community Hospital	11.12 miles
Bridgwater Community Hospital, Bower Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 4GU
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital	13.59 miles
Burnham On Sea War Memorial Hospital, 6 Love Lane, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset, TA8 1ED
South Petherton Community Hospital	14.01 miles
Bernard Way,, TA13 5EF
Paulton Hospital	14.18 miles
Salisbury Road, Paulton, Bristol, Avon, BS39 7SB
Wincanton Community Hospital	14.30 miles
Dancing Lane,, BA9 9DQ
Yeovil District Hospital	14.45 miles
Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT
Yeatman Hospital	16.13 miles
Hospital Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3JU
Weston General Hospital	16.36 miles
Grange Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
CircleBath hospital	17.16 miles
Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown St John, Bath, BA2 8SF
Bath Fertility Centre	17.28 miles
Roman Way, Bath Business and Medical Park, Peasedown St John, BA2 8SG
Chantry House Day Hospital	17.60 miles
Frome Enterprise Resource Centre, Manor Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4BS
Cygnet Hospital Kewstoke	18.50 miles
Beach Road, Kewstoke, Weston-Super-Mare, Avon, BS22 9UZ

Pharmacy
Boots	0.07 miles
2 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9DU
Boots	0.09 miles
39 High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 9DS
Knights Glastonbury Pharmacy	0.27 miles
Glastonbury Surgery, Feversham Lane, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9LP
Tesco Instore Pharmacy	0.76 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Wirral Park Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NR
Boots	1.79 miles
Vine Surgery, Hindhayes Lane, Somerset, BA16 0ET
Street Pharmacy	1.84 miles
82 High Street, Street, Somerset, BA16 0EN
Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd	2.23 miles
Sainsbury`s Pharmacy, Gravenchon Way, Street, BA16 0HS
Boots	4.67 miles
The Priory Health Park, Glastonbury Road, Wells, BA5 1XJ
Tesco In-Store Pharmacy	4.92 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Tucker Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2DZ
Boots	5.16 miles
19-21 High Street, Wells, BA5 2AA
Boots	6.54 miles
Eddystone House, West Street, Somerton, TA11 7PR
Lloydspharmacy	6.85 miles
1 Church Street, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4AB
Boots	7.55 miles
Units 2b Townsend Shopping Centre, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5TZ
Boots	7.78 miles
The Park Medical Practice, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallett, BA4 5RT
Boots	9.06 miles
Cheapside, Langport, TA10 9PW
Evercreech Pharmacy	9.11 miles
Victoria Square, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6JP

Park
STREET HEATH	2.29 miles
HAM WALL	2.81 miles
SHAPWICK HEATH	4.22 miles
WESTHAY MOOR	4.25 miles
BISHOPS PALACE, WELLS (Grade II* Listed)	5.27 miles
MILTON LODGE AND THE COMBE (Grade II Listed)	5.68 miles
EBBOR GORGE	6.15 miles
EASTFIELD, SEDGEMOOR HILL	6.60 miles
RODNEY STOKE	7.23 miles
LYTES CARY (Grade II Listed)	7.98 miles
SOMERSET LEVELS	9.77 miles
HAZLEGROVE HOUSE (Grade II Listed)	9.81 miles
MENDIP HILLS	10.47 miles
HUNTSPILL RIVER	11.16 miles
SCREECH OWL	11.62 miles
BURTON PYNSENT (Grade II Listed)	11.66 miles

Groceries
Co-op Glastonbury	0.02 miles
Glastonbury, BA6 9DX
Londis Butleigh Post Office Stores	0.02 miles
High Street, Glastonbury, BA6 8SU
Abbey Convenience Store	0.15 miles
10 Magdalene Street, Glastonbury Somerset BA6 9EH
Morrisons Glastonbury	0.25 miles
Street Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9ED
Tesco Glastonbury (Superstore)	0.73 miles
Wirral Park Rd, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9NR
M&S Street Outlet	1.73 miles
Unit 23 Clarks Village Farm Road, Street, BA16 0BB
Sainsbury's Street	2.23 miles
Gravenchon Way, Street, BA16 0HS
Lidl Street	2.29 miles
Gravenchon Way, Street, BA16 0HW
Co-op Street	2.31 miles
Street, BA16 0LP
Londis Burcott Stores	4.64 miles
99 Burcott Road, Wells, BA5 2EF
Lidl Wells	4.76 miles
Strawberry Way South, Wells, BA5 2AZ
Morrisons Wells	4.85 miles
Parkwood Estate (off East Somerset Way), Wells, Somerset, BA5 1SQ
Tesco Wells (Superstore)	4.88 miles
Tucker St, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2DZ
SPAR Wells	4.92 miles
19 - 21, Tucker Street, Somerset, BA5 2DZ
SPAR Euro Garage Wells	5.05 miles
Spar, Chamberlain Street, Somerset, BA5 2PT
Budgens Wells	5.71 miles
Bath Road, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3LF

Airport
Bristol International Airport	16.49 miles
Cardiff International Airport	32.02 miles

Bus Stop
Town Hall (S)	0.12 miles
The Queen's Head (W)	0.12 miles
Town Hall (N)	0.12 miles
The Queen's Head (E)	0.12 miles
Magdalene Street (S)	0.14 miles
Millfield School (E)	0.16 miles
Wells Road (NE)	0.20 miles
Wells Road (SW)	0.20 miles
Wells Road (S)	0.28 miles
Tmurco Garage (W)	0.28 miles
Manor House Road (N)	0.28 miles
Orchard Loft (N)	0.30 miles
Orchard Loft (S)	0.31 miles
Abbey Barn (E)	0.31 miles
Superstore (E)	0.31 miles
Rural Life Museum (W)	0.32 miles

Ferry Port
Bridgwater Ferry Terminal	11.99 miles
Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour	18.34 miles
The Cottage Ferry Landing	21.09 miles
Nova Scotia Ferry Landing	21.11 miles
Pumphouse Ferry Landing	21.17 miles
Bristol Marina Ferry Landing	21.24 miles
Mardyke Ferry Landing	21.28 miles
ss Great Britain Ferry Landing	21.32 miles
Prince Street Bridge Ferry Landing	21.37 miles
Millennium Square Ferry Landing	21.37 miles
Capricorn Quay Ferry Landing	21.38 miles
Arnolfini Ferry Landing	21.43 miles
Bathurst Basin Ferry Landing	21.43 miles
Clevedon Pier	21.43 miles
Bristol City Centre Ferry Landing	21.62 miles
Redcliffe Back Ferry Landing	21.69 miles

Railway Station
Castle Cary Rail Station	9.00 miles
Bruton Rail Station	11.91 miles
Bridgwater Rail Station	11.99 miles
Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station	12.12 miles
Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station	14.74 miles
Yeovil Junction Rail Station	16.06 miles
Templecombe Rail Station	16.42 miles
Sherborne Rail Station	16.61 miles
Worle Rail Station	16.76 miles
Weston Milton Rail Station	16.97 miles
Thornford Rail Station	17.45 miles
Yatton Rail Station	17.48 miles
Weston-super-Mare Rail Station	17.51 miles
Frome Rail Station	18.40 miles
Yetminster Rail Station	18.49 miles
Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station	18.81 miles

Flood Risk Per Year (BA6 9D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment	446
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)	0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)	0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)	0
High Risk (>3.3%)	0

7, HOOD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ES	£291,000 2025-05-08 detached freehold
4F, WICK HOLLOW GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8JQ	£222,500 2025-03-06 flatmaisonette leasehold
8, HOOD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ES	£245,000 2024-10-25 semidetached freehold
6, WICK HOLLOW GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8JQ	£380,000 2025-03-11 detached freehold
CHESTNUTS, BOVE TOWN GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8JG	£895,000 2025-02-20 detached freehold
1, COURSING BATCH GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BH	£185,000 2024-11-22 semidetached freehold
21, BILBURY LANE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8LX	£330,000 2024-07-04 semidetached freehold
28, KENNARD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ET	£135,000 2024-12-11 semidetached freehold
1, CHALICE WAY GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EX	£296,625 2024-12-03 semidetached freehold
GRAIL COTTAGE, CHILKWELL STREET GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8DA	£365,000 2024-11-01 detached freehold
9, DUNKERTON CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8LZ	£235,000 2024-10-25 terraced freehold
5, HOOD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ES	£287,500 2024-09-04 detached freehold
1, JACOBS CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EJ	£245,000 2024-08-08 semidetached freehold
10, POLDEN VIEW GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8DZ	£372,500 2024-07-29 detached freehold
7, CHALICE WAY GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EX	£260,000 2024-07-12 semidetached freehold
11, HOOD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ES	£277,500 2024-03-13 detached freehold
6, CHILKWELL STREET GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8DB	£350,000 2024-03-01 otherPropertyType freehold
14, HOOD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ES	£240,000 2024-02-23 semidetached freehold
LOWER EDGARLEY FARM, CINNAMON LANE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BN	£900,000 2024-01-12 detached freehold
THE SPICE COTTAGE, CINNAMON LANE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BN	£485,000 2023-11-22 detached freehold
Sold 2021-09-30	£556,000
1, KENNARD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ET	£260,000 2023-10-03 detached freehold
90, BOVE TOWN GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8JG	£570,000 2023-09-01 semidetached freehold
5, DUNSTAN ROAD GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EE	£298,000 2023-08-24 terraced freehold
18, BUSHY COOMBE GARDENS GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8JT	£403,000 2023-08-17 semidetached freehold
10, WICK HOLLOW GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8JJ	£700,000 2023-07-28 detached freehold
23, CHALICE WAY GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EX	£290,000 2023-07-28 semidetached freehold
BELL HOUSE, COURSING BATCH GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BQ	£557,500 2023-05-30 detached freehold
16, HOOD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ES	£240,000 2023-03-31 semidetached freehold
12, BILBURY LANE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8LX	£350,000 2023-01-04 detached freehold
CHALICE ORCHARD, WELLHOUSE LANE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BJ	£700,000 2022-11-16 otherPropertyType freehold
MOLLEN, EDGARLEY ROAD EDGARLEY GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8LB	£900,000 2022-11-02 detached freehold
19, DUNSTAN ROAD GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EE	£296,300 2022-09-02 semidetached freehold
44, CHILKWELL STREET GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8DA	£330,000 2022-09-02 semidetached freehold
4, DUNSTAN ROAD GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EE	£231,000 2022-07-15 terraced freehold
36, CHALICE WAY GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EX	£320,000 2022-07-08 detached freehold
55, CHILKWELL STREET GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8DE	£335,000 2022-07-01 terraced freehold
2, COURSING BATCH GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BH	£300,000 2022-06-27 semidetached freehold
BARNSIDE, 2, CHILKWELL STREET GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8DB	£675,000 2022-06-10 detached freehold
5, ASHWELL LANE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BG	£675,000 2022-04-19 detached freehold
1, BILBURY LANE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8LX	£351,000 2022-02-04 detached freehold
26, HOOD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ES	£263,000 2021-12-17 detached freehold
8, KENNARD CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8ET	£248,500 2021-10-19 detached freehold
102, BOVE TOWN GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8JG	£1,600,000 2021-10-14 otherPropertyType freehold
GORSEDD, COURSING BATCH GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BH	£210,000 2021-09-30 detached freehold
80, BOVE TOWN GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8JG	£180,000 2021-09-17 terraced freehold
9, JACOBS CLOSE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8EJ	£180,000 2021-08-06 semidetached freehold
LEANDER, COURSING BATCH GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BQ	£660,000 2021-06-30 detached freehold
59, CHILKWELL STREET GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8DE	£185,000 2021-06-22 terraced freehold
21, ASHWELL LANE GLASTONBURY SOMERSET BA6 8BG	£680,000 2021-06-11 detached freehold
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