Visitor attractions and information - Glastonbury
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 Cheddar
Caves & Gorge, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF. Tel: 01934 74234.A
major tourist attraction for over 200 years, with plenty to do
above and below ground. Outstanding Natural Beauty, where you'll
find many rare species. The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's
biggest Gorge are million-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors
have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man
is Britain's oldest complete skeleton. www.cheddarcaves.co.uk.
About 9 miles north of
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Wookey Hole Caves, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset,
BA5 1BB. Tel: 01749 672243. When you visit Wookey Hole Caves
your guide will relate the 50,000 year history of the caves as
home to both humans and animals. The crazy magical distorting
mirrors are as popular as ever. Wookey Hole has the biggest collection
of original Edwardian Penny Arcade machines. And more...www.wookey.co.uk.
About 6 miles north of
Glastonbury. |
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Royal
Bath & West of England Society, The Showground, Shepton Mallet,
Somerset BA4 6QN. Tel: 01749 822222. The Royal Bath & West
of England Society hosts a whole host of current events ranging
from agricultural shows and events, motorcycle, and rural craft
shows, countryside features & extreme sports. www.bathandwest.com. About 8 miles east of Glastonbury. |
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Glastonbury Abbey, The Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene
Street, GLASTONBURY, Somerset, BA6 9EL. Tel: 01458 832267. For
centuries travellers and pilgrims have visited this sacred site.
Our Visitor Centre completes the experience with many wonderful
exhibits on display. Spend time walking through the wonderful
grounds. www.glastonburyabbey.com. Location: In the centre of Glastonbury. |
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Galleryeight,
8 Market Place, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9HW. Tel: 01458 833574.
Galleryeight in Glastonbury is packed full of wonderful art,
crafts, gifts and jewellery, most of which is created by local
artists and craftspeople. Galleryeight is a unique art gallery
containing an eclectic mix of work which is the perfect collection
from which to choose art to enhance and enrich your home or office.
As well as art, the gallery space contains an excellent range
of jewellery and gifts for that special present. There's lots
to see on the Galleryeight website and even more to see in the
gallery premises in Glastonbury. You are always welcome to visit
us. Contact name: Dawn Rose. www.galleryeight.com.
In the centre of Glastonbury. |
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From Glastonbury you can explore the
beautiful county of Somerset with its stunning coastline, the
Quantock and Mendip Hills, historic towns and villages and unique
areas of countryside. The coastal resorts at Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea,
Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon are perfect for family holidays
with numerous attractions and places to stay. There are 3 Areas
of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to a diverse range of wildlife.
Somerset is the home of Cheddar Cheese, you can still see it
being made today in Cheddar Gorge. The Mendip Hills are the home
of the ancient city of Wells and six miles away lies the mysterious
town of Glastonbury.
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