Abbey House Glastonbury open day

Following last year's successful first Heritage Open Day at Abbey House, Glastonbury, we open the doors again for the chance see inside and learn about the unique history of this property.

Abbey House overlooks the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, and was built as a gentleman's residence in the 1820s with the view in mind. In line with this year's HOD theme, we aim to bring you some of the everyday working lives of those who provided the backbone of the retreat house and the earlier gentleman's residence - the gardeners, kitchen lads, and ladies-in-waiting.

Take a tour of the building on the hour across the two open days, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, visit our exhibition to see and hear about the house's past, or come and watch some Victorian tool repair skills with our costumed gardener. Refreshments on sale to enjoy with a view of the abbey ruins.

On Saturday 19th, join a free bookable talk on the house history, which will be given at 7 pm.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

Open: 1000-1600. Tours available on the hour, last tour at 1600. House History talk: 1900

Sunday 20 September:

Open: 1000-1600. Tours available on the hour, last tour at 1600.

Location & directions

Abbey House, Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8DH

Directions:

Entry only via Chilkwell Street, not from abbey grounds. No parking available unless displaying a Blue Badge (disabled parking permit)

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Book here for the tours: https://www.glastonburyabbey.com/whats-on/talks-and-tours/abbey-house-heritage-open-days-hourly-tours-2.php Book here for the talk (Saturday only): https://www.glastonburyabbey.com/whats-on/talks-and-tours/abbey-house-heritage-open-days-evening-talk.php

Booking contact name:

Nic Phillips

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.glastonburyabbey.com/whats-on/talks-and-tours/abbey-house-heritage-open-days-hourly-tours-2.php

Alternative booking website:

https://www.glastonburyabbey.com/whats-on/talks-and-tours/abbey-house-heritage-open-days-evening-talk.php

Booking opens:

07 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

20 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Additional information

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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