Attractions

Here are a few popular attractions, which are located within walking distance / driving distance of the Hawthorns Hotel, all distances and time estimations are provided by Google maps.

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Within Glastonbury:

Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury Tor is one of Somerset's most famous landmarks, over-looking the Somerset levels. Not only does it have lovely views, it is also the site of many myths and legends.
Walking: 1.1 miles (24 minutes) View map
Website: Glastonbury Tor (NT)

Glastonbury Abbey
The ruins of what was once the grandest and richest Abbey in England.
Walking: 0.1 miles (2 minutes) View map
Website: Glastonbury Abbey

Somerset Rural Life Museum
A Museum following the life of a Victorian man, hence giving a view of Victorian Somerset.
Walking: 0.6 miles (14 minutes) View map
Website: Rural Life Museum

Chalice Wells and Gardens
One of Britain’s most ancient wells, situated between the famous Glastonbury Tor and Chalice Hill.
Walking: 0.7 miles (15 minutes) View map
Website: Chalice Well Trust

A Little Further Afield:

Clarks Village
Clarks Village in Street is a local shopping centre which is close to the original site of Clarks shoes. There are plenty of big brand names, including obviously Clarks, Monsoon, Saltrock, Addidas, and Nike. Clarks Village also has late night opening on Thursdays and extended hours during the festive period.
Driving: 2.1 miles (6 minutes) View map
Website: Clarks Village

Glastonbury Festival
Glastonbury Festival is the largest green field music and performing arts festival in the world, happening once a year towards the end of June.
Driving: 7.5 miles (16 minutes in non-festival traffic) View Map
Website: Glastonbury Festivals

Wells Cathedral
The Cathedral and associated buildings, (Chapter House, Vicar's Hall, cloisters and the Unique Vicar's Close - believed to be the oldest residential street in Europe) are still intact.
Driving: 6.7 miles (16 minutes) View map
Website: Wells Cathedral

Bishop's Palace, Wells
Home of the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years, 14 acres of gardens, a historic house and the springs which the city takes its name from.
Driving: 6.2 miles (14 minutes) View Map
Website: Bishop's Palace, Wells

Wookey Hole Caves
Spectacular caves and the home of the Witch of Wookey.
Driving: 7.1 miles (15 minutes) View map
Website: Wookey Hole Caves, Wells

Cheddar Gorge and Caves
300 million years in the making, several caves and attractions including the crystal quest.
Driving: 13.3 miles (26 minutes) View map
Website: Cheddar Gorge and Caves

Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet
Home of the Royal Bath and West Show and loads more throughout the year, check out their calendar on their website.
Driving: 10.9 miles (22 minutes) View map
Website: Royal Bath and West Showground

Other Attractions

Longleat, Wiltshire
As featured on BBC's Animal Park, featuring Longleat House, Safari, Longleat hedge maze and loads of other attractions.
Driving: 23.8 miles (46 minutes) View map
Website: Longleat

Stonehenge, Wiltshire
The next best mystical place to Glastonbury in England!
Driving: 52 miles (1 hour & 9 minutes) View map
Website: Stonehenge

Avebury, Wiltshire
One of the largest and finest Neolithic monuments in Europe, comprising of a hedge and stone circles.
Driving: 50.9 miles (1 hour 34 minutes) View map
Website: Avebury (NT)

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