Camper van hire Glastonbury
Glastonbury is a small town in Somerset and is situated
31 miles south of Bristol, with a population of approximately 10,000.
Glastonbury is a rather different and lively small town and one that
is steeped in history, myths and legends, and thereby giving rise
to its popularity as a 'new age' destination.
Glastonbury Abbey
- www.glastonburyabbey.com
- Hidden away in the centre of the ancient market
town of Glastonbury are the awe-inspiring ruins of what was the
largest abbey in England. Set amongst 36 acres of beautiful
Somerset parkland and ponds, Glastonbury Abbey is traditionally
the first Christian Sanctuary in Great Britain, and one that is
steeped in 2000 years of history and legend. Due to the heavy
pilgrimage trade, Glastonbury Abbey was to become the richest in
England by the late Middle Ages
Glastonbury Festival
- www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
- The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary
Performing Arts, commonly abbreviated to Glastonbury or Glasto, is one
of the largest music and performing arts festivals in the world. The
festival is best known for its contemporary music, but also features
dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret and many other arts.
Glastonbury Tor
- www.glastonburytor.org.uk
- Glastonbury Tor is a conical shaped hill
located just outside of Glastonbury in the southeast of
England. At five hundred feet above sea-level, it truly is the
most striking and inspiring landmark and one that seems to beckon
to pilgrims and travellers who journey in their thousands to this
remarkable spot. The myths and legends surrounding this haunting
and enigmatic place are still very much alive today.
