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News

Further details will be posted in this area as they become available so please visit regularly for amendments and new items.

Conservation Guiding workshop

A two day workshop is taking place at Glastonbury Abbey on June 10 and 11.

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel announced as support act

Michael Eavis announces support act for The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel will support Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra at the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza on August 11, Festival founder Michael Eavis announced today (May 16).

Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2013 - announcement

Glastonbury Festivals present The Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza With Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra will perform in the spectacular grounds of Glastonbury Abbey, Festival founder Michael Eavis announced today.

Job vacancy - Tour Guide (costumed) - closing date May 30

See our Jobs page for more information on this part-time seasonal role

Abbot's Kitchen Art Event - May 4

Visitors are invited to draw the iconic Abbot’s Kitchen at Glastonbury Abbey at a special drawing day on May 4.

Photograph Competition Entry Form

Photograph Competition terms and conditions plus entry form

Photographs Wanted!

Glastonbury Abbey has launched a hunt to find the best photographs of the ruins for a new calendar for its fund-raising appeal.

Footsteps of Arthur Conference

A conference to explore the legendary King Arthur's links to the South West has been held in Glastonbury.

New figurehead for Friends of Glastonbury Abbey Membership Scheme

Renowned historian Geoffrey Ashe has become the figurehead of the new Friends of Glastonbury Abbey Membership Scheme.

Orchestra in a Field postponed until 2014

The inspirational and popular event made its debut in 2012 to wide acclaim and attracted a local,national and international audience.

Digital Photography Courses

Learn how to use a digital camera at the Abbey - courses on April 6 and 13.

Silk Painting Course

Learn how to create paintings on silk inspired by a visit to Glastonbury Abbey.

Glastonbury Abbey to host Glastonbury Medieval Fayre

Glastonbury Abbey has stepped in to save the town's annual Medieval Fayre.

Final programme for Footsteps of King Arthur

The final programme for this special conference is revealed today.

Head Gatekeeper Retires

Head gatekeeper at Glastonbury Abbey Dorothy King is retiring.

Conservation Guiding

Find out more about Conservation Guiding with this course

Easter Egg Trail

Our Easter Egg Trail is back on March 31 and April 1 and will be themed around the adventures of our Living History character, the barmy Edwardian archaeologist, Professor Bulger-Wheat and his quest for Saxon glass eggs.

Event Cancellation - Francesco

Glastonbury Abbey regrets to announce that it has just been informed that the production of Francesco will not be taking place this year.

Seasonal Staff Wanted

We are looking for up to three seasonal staff members for interesting and varied work in our busy retail teams.

See the Wurzels - tickets now available online

Buy your tickets for this fund-raising concert online

Events 2013

Glastonbury Abbey has announced its line-up of events for 2013 with a feast of music, theatre and talks.

Orchestra in a Field to return

Orchestra in a Field returns to Glastonbury Abbey on July 20 and 21 2013.

New Membership Scheme Launched

Glastonbury Abbey is launching a new membership scheme for 2013.

Make a lantern during half term

Lantern Making Workshops at the Abbey October 29 and November 2 11am - 3pm Once completed the lantern will be named and stored at the Abbey until the day of the Frost Fayre - December 15 - when it will be available for collection from 3.

Focus on the Lady Chapel, crypt and galilee for Rescue Our Ruins appeal

Glastonbury Abbey’s Lady Chapel, crypt and galilee need urgent conservation to prevent crumbling away of fragile medieval stonework.

Donate online to help Rescue Our Ruins

We now have the facility to take donations online for our Rescue Our Ruins Appeal.

Rescue Our Ruins - find out more about the North Wall

MOST of the threatened North Wall at Glastonbury Abbey was built using rock rich in fossils from the Jurassic era.

£500,000 appeal to Rescue Our Ruins launched

GLASTONBURY Abbey today announced a major half a million pounds appeal to rescue its ancient ruins.