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Glastonbury tor at night11/10/2023 ![]() ![]() The visit is not a full day activity and we climbed there and back in around 90 minutes, although we did cut it short as it started raining. It doesn’t not have a roof, so doesn’t provide any shelter from the wind, or rain. The tower at the top of the Tor is all that remains of the 14th-century church of St Michael and there are some really interesting carvings on it. The hill rises 158m above the surrounding flat land and rewards you with a stunning 360° view of Glastonbury, the Mendips and all the way to the Bristol Channel.Īt the top, their is a handy sun dial type plaque, which points out various view points including Cheddar Gorge, which we visited the day before. Sebby and Isaac chose to climb the steep hill, but Eliza and I opted for the steps as they are easier. Once off the road, the climb up the Tor is quite steep. Unlike many National Trust sites, entry is free and their is no need to book your visit in advance. We missed the front entrance to the Tor and walked up the country lane to the rear entrance, which gives a lovely view as you walk past. Glastonbury Tor is owned by the National Trust, but there is no parking, so we parked at Draper and Co on Chilkwell St, at a cost of £3.įrom here, turn right onto the main road and the entrance to Glastonbury Tor is on the left hand side. The film was about Alex, a 12-year-old boy, and his friends fight an evil sorceress with the help of Excalibur, the sword of King Arthur, in a bid to save the world from her atrocities and Glastonbury has a long tradition of being ‘The Isle of Avalon’ where King Arthur went after his last battle. Ever since watching the film, The Kid Who Would be King, the kids have wanted to climb Glastonbury Tor as it featured in the film. ![]()
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