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A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.
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2 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Your local guide, Matt, will lead a gentle meandering walk around Glastonbury's beautiful countryside, taking in spectacular views and enjoying places of outstanding natural beauty.
Your guide, Matt, a resident of Glastonbury for over 12 years, possesses keen knowledge of local trees, walking routes, and landscapes. He will talk at length about the trees while providing personal insights into the town and its surrounding countryside.
You will learn about local tourist attractions and activities, discover idyllic spots off the beaten track, and Matt will take you to meet some of the oldest and largest trees in the area.
The walk is accompanied by readings of seasonal nature poetry and a short acoustic performance of gentle folk music. A Tor climb can be included - a great way to finish the walk by peering down upon the routes we have just traversed.
This is an exciting opportunity to discover Avalon via the trees, guided by a local Glastonbury resident.
What's Included
- Tree talks - Introductions to the prominent trees of Glastonbury
- Music - Performance of gentle folk music inspired by nature
- Professional Guide
- Tor Climb - A walk up Glastonbury Tor to finish the tour
- Holy Thorn - An introduction to Glastonbury's unique Holy Thorn
- Poetry - Recitals of Seasonal poetry inspired by nature
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Select a meeting point
Alternatively we can end at one of Glastonbury's wells. All end point are within easy walking distance of the town centre.
End Point
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Alternatively we can end at one of Glastonbury's wells. All end point are within easy walking distance of the town centre.
The tour can take you back to the town centre or I can guide you towards local sites of interest such as the Tor or Chalice Well (Red Spring), and we can end the tour there. The tour can be adjusted to suit your requirements.
Alternatively we can end at one of Glastonbury's wells. All end point are within easy walking distance of the town centre.
If you would like to climb the Tor, we can end the experience at the foot of the hill.
What To Expect
Glastonbury
We'll walk around the lanes and fields of Glastonbury, meeting the most prominent trees and taking in some spectacular views. There will be time to talk, to observe, and time to relax and enjoy the natural surrounds. The tour is accompanied by poetry recitals and a short performance of gentle folk music inspired by the land and the trees. We can locate some of the major attractions on route to help you get your bearings in the town.
• Admission Ticket Free
White Spring Well & Temple
A short visit to the springs at the foot of Well house lane - We'll stop here to take a drink of the healing waters, and to visit the White Spring, if it's open. We'll also locate the entrance to the Chalice well gardens, a recommended visitor attraction.
• Admission Ticket Free
Glastonbury Tor
A Tor climb can be included in the Tour - it is a great way to finish the walk and get the full Glastonbury experience. Matt will give you a guided tour of Avalon's horizon in each direction, while we peer down upon the routes we have just traversed.
• Admission Ticket Free
Chalice Well
We'll locate the entrance to the Chalice Well Gardens, we wont enter the gardens as this is something that visitors might want to explore in their own time.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by To The Trees
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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