Comprising three circles and a cove, the great circle is the third largest in Britain. Less than an hour from Glastonbury stand the impressive Stanton Drew stone circles. It is said there once was a causeway that led across the Vale of Avalon to Glastonbury and that on Midsummer’s Eve the sound of horses’ hoofs and clanking armour can be heard as they ride out of the castle. It is an impressive Celtic iron-age hilltop fort set in 21 acres of land, with spectacular stone and earth ramparts and commanding views to four surrounding counties. Cadbury/Camelot ( 3 hours)Ĭadbury Castle has the distinction of being the most likely site of King Arthur’s citadel Camelot. For example, the cost of the tour for one person to the Stanton Drew Stone Circles is £150, for three people it would be £50 per person (plus small entrance fee). The per person price decreases according to the number of participants. The price for each of the tours listed below is the total price. Plus entrance fees to Chalice Well and Abbey. This tour is for six or more participants and by arrangement. It is an experience in mindfulness and an opportunity to meditate on and resolve deep issues as one walks the labyrinth pathways.
Threading this labyrinth involves walking along the sculpted sides of Glastonbury Tor which form the outline of the classical labyrinth.
It is understood to be a classical Cretan labyrinth built for ceremonial purposes.
The labyrinth probably dates back to the megalithic era when Stonehenge and Avebury were constructed. On this special walking tour you thread your way round the labyrinth on Glastonbury Tor. Glastonbury Tor labyrinth (photo Kevin Redpath) Tours leave all year round, twice a day, usually at 10am and 2pm from April to September and by arrangement from October to March. We explore and discover the immense prehistory of the area: the ancient Goddess, the megalith builders, the Glastonbury Zodiac, the Celts and Druids, the early Christians, the Arthurian traditions and the flowering of medieval art and architecture.
On our journey we visit the hills, holy wells and ruins of this ancient and sacred Isle of Avalon. The quality of light and unusual landscape in the area makes Glastonbury a place of magical and natural enchantment. Glastonbury: the Ancient Isle of Avalon (half day)Įnjoy the special atmosphere of Glastonbury, the Ancient Avalon, the New Jerusalem and England’s ‘Holyest Earthe’. Jamie will then confirm arrangements, including final price and time and place to meet. Mention the tour you’d like to do, the number of people in your group and your preferred dates. To book tours of Glastonbury and surrounding areas, simply contact Jamie George at Gothic Image Tours.
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