| Is it because of the Myths and Legends | | | | Some believe the Tor was occupied throughout |
| associated with the town? | | | | human prehistory as many artifacts have been |
| Is it because of the oldest above ground Christian | | | | discovered. Famous Glastonbury Tor – The |
| Church in the world – Glastonbury Abbey? | | | | Tor has been mentioned in many fictional pieces |
| Is it due to the fact that Glastonbury Tor has | | | | including Stargate SG-1, The Da Vinci Code, |
| stunning views of the Somerset Levels? | | | | Camelot 3000, Conquests of Camelot (Computer |
| Or because of the famous Glastonbury Festival | | | | Game) and many more. |
| that attracts performing artists like Sir Paul | | | | Glastonbury Lake Village |
| McCartney, Shirley Bassey, David Bowie, Artic | | | | An Iron Age Village on the Somerset levels |
| Monkeys, Radiohead and R.E.M? | | | | (Population 100), just miles from Glastonbury. |
| Read on to be inspired and find more interesting | | | | Many artifacts have been recovered including |
| facts to stay and visit Glastonbury Town in | | | | fragments of pottery, bones and jewellery of the |
| Somerset, England. | | | | finest craftsmanship. After it was abandoned in |
| Glastonbury is a Town in Somerset, near to | | | | 100AD due to the increasing water levels of the |
| vibrant and historic Bristol and Bath. It has a | | | | local area. |
| population of over 8000, which is ever increasing. | | | | Glastonbury Festival |
| Glastonbury has always been a tourist honey pot | | | | Also know as ‘Glasto’ a famous festival |
| attracting visitors from England, Wales and | | | | of contemporary performing artists. It is the |
| Scotland but also many worldwide visitors from | | | | largest Greenfield music festival in the world |
| America, France, Italy, Spain and further a field, | | | | boasting an average of 150,000 people in 2005 |
| Australia. | | | | including over 385 live performances. The festival |
| Tourist attractions include: | | | | is organised by Michael Eavis, the festival takes |
| Glastonbury Abbey | | | | place east of Glastonbury at Worthy Farm |
| The oldest traditional above ground Christian | | | | between Pilton and Pylle. Shepton Mallet is the |
| Church in the world. Can be found in the magical | | | | nearest Town. Volunteers are paid to run the |
| Avalon. Many myths surround the Abbey including | | | | festival with free entry, transport and food. |
| the visit of Joseph of Arimathea who could have | | | | Glastonbury Festival runs every year except the |
| brought the Holy Grail to rest at the Abbey and | | | | fifth year in the last weekend of June for three |
| the plantation of the Glastonbury Thorn. Other | | | | days. Many famous acts include T REX, Massive |
| Myths include King Arthur’s remains and | | | | Attack, Carl Cox, Blur, Pulp, Robbie Williams, R.E.M, |
| Pilgrims visits. The Abbey is a grade I listed building | | | | Fun Loving Criminals, Al Green, David Bowie, Lily |
| owned by the Church of England. | | | | Allen, Cold Play, Rod Stuart and Sir Paul |
| Glastonbury Tor | | | | McCartney and controversial artist Jay-Z for 2008. |
| Managed by the National Trust, a teardrop shaped | | | | There are many reasons to stay and visit |
| hill with St Michaels Tower situated on top, over | | | | Glastonbury whether your 16 or 70 years old. |
| looking the Mendips and Somerset Levels. It is | | | | The mystical magic of Glastonbury Town awaits. |
| believed to be the Avalon of Arthurian Legend. | | | | |