Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Made famous by the UK&#8217;s largest music festival which takes place on a farm outside of the town, Glastonbury is a unique, super laid-back place on the mystical &#8216;Isle of Avalon&#8217;, aka a plateau on the Somerset Levels. Expect a high street full of quirky independent shops and eateries, one of the most iconic landscapes in the West Country,&nbsp;and an alternative vibe in the air. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-queen-of-cups-449683429_18010382363581872_4243216730206989631_n.jpg" alt="Queen of Cups glastonbury somerset" class="wp-image-101081" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-queen-of-cups-449683429_18010382363581872_4243216730206989631_n.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-queen-of-cups-449683429_18010382363581872_4243216730206989631_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-queen-of-cups-449683429_18010382363581872_4243216730206989631_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-queen-of-cups-449683429_18010382363581872_4243216730206989631_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-queen-of-cups-449683429_18010382363581872_4243216730206989631_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-queen-of-cups-449683429_18010382363581872_4243216730206989631_n-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-queen-of-cups-449683429_18010382363581872_4243216730206989631_n-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Queen of Cups </figcaption></figure>



<p>You&#8217;re spoiled for choice with cafés and restaurants including old school vegetarian <a href="https://www.rainbowsendglastonbury.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rainbow&#8217;s End</a>, Mediterranean-inspired <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fara.glastonbury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fara</a>, local and organic grub at <a href="https://www.hundredmonkeyscafe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hundred Monkeys</a> and the Michelin listed <a href="https://queenofcups.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Queen of Cups</a> (<a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/review-queen-of-cups-glastonbury-somerset/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">read our review</a>), where acclaimed chef Ayesha Kalaji serves up an extraordinary brand of Middle Eastern food reflecting her unique Jordanian/Welsh/English heritage. <a href="https://thesheppey.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Sheppey Inn</a> in Lower Godney is one of the best pubs in Somerset, with quirky decor, great food and live music. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1232" height="1226" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Heartof-the-tribe-gallery.jpg" alt="Heart of the Tribe Gallery Glastonbury" class="wp-image-101229" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Heartof-the-tribe-gallery.jpg 1232w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Heartof-the-tribe-gallery-800x796.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Heartof-the-tribe-gallery-1000x995.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Heartof-the-tribe-gallery-400x398.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Heartof-the-tribe-gallery-768x764.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1232px) 100vw, 1232px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Heart of the Tribe Gallery</figcaption></figure>



<p>If you want crystals, candles, monks&#8217; robes, dream catchers, books on mythology, fairies – or tantric sex – you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Eco essentials at <a href="https://earthfare.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EarthFare</a>. Fresh veg, fruit, bread and more at Glastonbury market every Tues morning. Terrific traditional toyshop <a href="https://littleimps.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Imps.</a> Contemporary art for sale, exhibitions and workshops at the fabulous <a href="https://heartofthetribe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heart of the Tribe</a> gallery. Beautiful blooms at <a href="https://www.abundiflora.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Abundiflora.</a> Architectural salvage at the treasure trove that is <a href="http://www.glastonburyreclamation.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Glastonbury Reclamation</a>. For high street and designer clothes and lifestyle brands at discounted prices make for <a href="https://clarksvillage.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Clarks Village</a> two miles down the road in Street (there&#8217;s an ice rink at Christmas, too). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>More yoga, meditation and other wellbeing classes and workshops than you can shake a smidge stick at. They&#8217;re spending a couple of million updating the leisure centre. In the meantime meander down to Street for the pools at Strode Swimming &amp; Fitness and <a href="https://www.greenbankpool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Greenbank</a> outdoor Art Deco lido. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>Get stuck in: get an allotment, toot in a brass band, play croquet, volunteer at a carnival club – Glastonbury carnival in November is one of the biggest and most spectacular of Somerset&#8217;s famous illuminated processions – join the throng at the Frost Fayre on the last Saturday of November, the town&#8217;s annual Christmas festival.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<p>Climb up Glastonbury Tor for great views across the Somerset Levels, Dorset and Wiltshire. Visit the ruined <a href="https://www.glastonburyabbey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Glastonbury Abbey</a> for the atmos, all kinds events and live music, including the Glastonbury Extravaganza organised by Micheal Eavis and Glastonbury Festival.  Find your zen in the tranquil <a href="https://www.chalicewell.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chalice Well</a>, an ancient holy well in a beautiful garden. The wetland nature reserve <a href="https://avalonmarshes.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Avalon Marshes</a>, just outside Glasto, is nationally important for its wildlife and where you can see the spectacular <a href="https://avalonmarshes.org/wildlife/starling-spectacular/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starling murmurations</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1001" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-somerset-rural-life-museum-58499384_1042239631234597_5914604570698218515_n.jpg" alt="somerset rural life museum  glastonbury somerset" class="wp-image-101084" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-somerset-rural-life-museum-58499384_1042239631234597_5914604570698218515_n.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-somerset-rural-life-museum-58499384_1042239631234597_5914604570698218515_n-800x534.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-somerset-rural-life-museum-58499384_1042239631234597_5914604570698218515_n-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-somerset-rural-life-museum-58499384_1042239631234597_5914604570698218515_n-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/00-somerset-rural-life-museum-58499384_1042239631234597_5914604570698218515_n-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Somerset Rural Life Museum </figcaption></figure>



<p>Discover Somerset&#8217;s history at the brilliant <a href="https://swheritage.org.uk/somerset-rural-life-museum/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Somerset Rural Life Museum</a>, which also holds workshops, exhibitions, events and has a nice little café. Take in movies, live music, shows and more at nearby <a href="https://www.strodetheatre.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Strode Theatre</a> in Street. From the micro – <a href="https://thegodneygathering.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Godney Gathering</a>, a two-day festival in Godney – to the magnificent <a href="https://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Glastonbury Festival</a> held at Worthy Farm down the road in Pilton.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>House prices in Glastonbury are incredibly affordable with the average coming in at £277,366. Semis go for £277,059, terraced for £279,175 and flats for £124,160. However, for larger period homes expect to pay around £400,000 to in excess of a £1m.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="773" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/glastonbury-house-for-sale-1000x773.jpg" alt="glastonbury house for sale somerset" class="wp-image-103342" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/glastonbury-house-for-sale-1000x773.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/glastonbury-house-for-sale-800x619.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/glastonbury-house-for-sale-400x309.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/glastonbury-house-for-sale-768x594.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/glastonbury-house-for-sale.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Grade II listed, <a href="https://www.hollandandodam.co.uk/property-details/1_FMV430721/somerset/glastonbury/woodlands-bove-town" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">6 bed house </a>with 2 acres of grounds, offers over £1.55m</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>St Dunstan&#8217;s Honeybees and Fairfield Montessori are rated Good by Ofsted. Millfield Prep has an excellent nursery. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>State primaries St John&#8217;s C of E Infants, St Benedict&#8217;s C of E Junior, secondary St Dunstan&#8217;s, sixth form Strode College are all rated Good by Ofsted. Independents: Millfield Prep is on the edge of town, Millfield Senior about two miles down the road in Street. <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/wells-cathedral-school-wells/">Wells Cathedral School</a> is less than seven miles away.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage is said to own a cottage in one of the surrounding villages.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s about 30 mins drive to Castle Cary, where you can jump on a train and be in London Paddington from 1 hr 32 mins.</p>



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