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.
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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)
