Glastonbury Festival is a huge five-day festival of contemporary performing arts, annually attended by around 175,000 people. The first festival took place back in 1970. In addition to modern music, the festival hosts dance and comedy sessions, lectures, movie screenings, along theatre, circus & cabaret performances. Glastonbury Festival is deeply inspired by the ethos of the hippie and counterculture movement, attended by all kinds of people, of all ages, nationalities, lifestyles, faiths, and musical taste.
Political and environmental issues, animal welfare and human rights are just some of the topics playing a key role in the lectures offered. The majority of staff are volunteers, helping to raise money for worthy causes such as Oxfam, Water Aid, or Greenpeace. In 2015 for example, hundreds of pairs of discarded wellies from the festival were donated to the migrant camp at Calais, France. The same year also saw an appearance by the 14th Dalai Lama on festival ground.
Bars, stages, and areas are erected and decorated with an astonishing love for detail. On top, Glasto takes place in a beautiful location – 900 acres in the Vale of Avalon, an area steeped in symbolism, mythology and religious traditions dating back many hundreds of years. It’s where King Arthur might be buried, and where Joseph of Arimathea is said to have walked.
Our recommendations: enjoy the views from Ribbon Tower over the whole festival ground. The initial fireworks can be best seen from the hill near famous Glastonbury sign. Hot tip: keep your eyes and ears open for one of the secret gigs.
For details to the festival, visit its website before packing your flag.
You won't get any better and more beautiful accommodation around Wells than this luxury bed & breakfast. Stoberry House is set in a really stunning scenery. Nestled upon a small hill within 26 acres of parkland with spectacular, panoramic views over the city of Wells and the Vale of Avalon. Service is outstanding. Getting to Glastonbury Festival is easy to access by shuttle busses from town centre which is just a short stroll away.
Glastonbury, Somerset, is a beautiful town attracting people with New Age and Neopagan beliefs. Moreover, it is notable for myths and legends related to Glastonbury Tor. The town boasts with unique shops and quirky places you won't find anywhere else.
Initially a Roman settlement, Wells today is a small town with a world-renowned cathedral. Medieval structures can be found throughout the city, with the Vicars' Close and the Bishop's Palace among the ones that are most worth seeing.
Self-catering accomodation in Somerset at its best! Beautiful holiday cottages, caravanning and camping in Glastonbury. At the foot of famous Glastonbury Tor.
The Forum in Bath was built in 1934 as a cinema in Art Déco and Neo-Classical style. Its main auditorium has about 1,600 seats, making it Bath's largest event venue today. Inside is splendour including brick with concrete floors, a large Art Déco candelabra lighting, lacquered wood fixtures and fittings and gold-leafed flourishes.
Colston Hall is Bristol’s largest concert hall, presenting concerts and entertainment since the year 1867 by major names in Rock, Pop, Jazz, Folk, World, up to Classical music. These walls have hosted music from the likes of Robert Plant, The Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Motörhead, and Bob Dylan.
O2 Academy Bristol has been hosting live perroamnces since 2001. On stage: bright new acts along classic performers. It opened with a sell-out performance from Ocean Colour Scene. The venue’s history stretches back to November 1966, when it opened as cinema. O2 Academy Bristol has provided plenty of memorable moments and iconic performances ever since.
Clwb Ifor Bach (meaning Little Ivor's Club) is located in the heart of Cardiff has existed since 1983 and was founded by Cymdeithas Clwb Cymraeg Caerdydd, a society formed with the purpose of establishing a Welsh language social club. Still today, it is the focal point for many Welsh-medium organisations and events in the area. The club today is contained within an three-storey building. There is a bar, stage, and dance floor on each level, varying in size from level to level. There are regular performances of live music. The range of music played is very wide, and includes Reggae, Folk, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, Welsh and more.
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff is an indoor event arena, with was opened on 10 September 1993 by singer Shirley Bassey. It is the city's largest exhibition facility today. Famous names who have performed in the arena are among Richard Ashcroft, The 1975, Bring Me The Horizon, Metallica, Liam Gallagher, Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper, Dio, Meat Loaf, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Killers, Biffy Clyro, The Prodigy, The Beach Boys, Panic at the disco, and Manic Street Preachers.
Glastonbury Festival (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
Glastonbury Festival (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler )
Glastonbury Festival (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
Glastonbury Festival (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
Glastonbury Festival (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)