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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Glastonbury

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Glastonbury, England

Updated April 29, 2020

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Glastonbury High Street. (dichohecho/Flickr)

Glastonbury, England

Glastonbury

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.
The alleged tomb.

Glastonbury, England

'King Arthur's Tomb'

In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.
The outside of the spring

Glastonbury, England

The White Spring

A dark Victorian well house now plays host to mystical waters and pagan shrines.
Glastonbury Tor

Glastonbury, England

Glastonbury Tor

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
The tomb of Dion Fortune.

Glastonbury, England

Tomb of Dion Fortune

The final resting place of one of the most influential modern occultists.
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Wells Cathedral Clock

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.
5 miles from Glastonbury
Vicars' Close

Somerset, England

Vicars' Close

The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.
5 miles from Glastonbury
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