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Ruins · Somerset · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Ruins Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset

Glastonbury Abbey is a ruin in Somerset. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 3 of the 10 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 160 m you'll find a public toilet and a bench.

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The story

Audio tour · Glastonbury Abbey

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You're standing at the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, once one of the richest monasteries in England. Look at the tall sections of wall still standing. They're what's left of the arches that held up the great church's central square tower. That church was sixty-seven metres long. Try picturing the whole thing in one piece.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Glastonbury Abbey

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies. No water point, bike pump or food stand within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 160 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Glastonbury Abbey, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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