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Glastonbury is...
- world famous for the Glastonbury Festival and Tor
- supposedly where several magical ley lines converge
- formerly well known for its glove, stocking and leather industry
- surrounded by beautiful countryside
- steeped in legend
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Glastonbury in detail
- If you're well-tuned to mystic vibes, then Glastonbury is an ideal place to live
- It's steeped in legend and history and is a big attraction for 'alternative' people, as well as those seeking the comforts and advantages of town living in Somerset
- Before you ask, people living locally don't automatically get a free ticket to Glastonbury Festival which is just as well for the organisers since Glastonbury has a population of just under 9,000
- Many houses are built in beautiful local stone
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- State schools, run Somerset County Council, are St Dunstan's Community School and Arts College, which is a secondary school, St John's Church of England VC Infants School and St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
- The nearest further education college is Strode College in Street
- World-renowned Millfield School is nearby in Street
- By road, Glastonbury is served by the A39 to Bridgwater and West Somerset, and the A361 to Taunton in the west and Shepton Mallet and Frome in the east
- Flying tonight? The nearest airport is Bristol International Airport, about 40 miles away
- Car parks are run by Mendip District Council
- The nearest train station is Castle Cary, about 14 miles and just over 20 minutes away. Castle Cary Station is on the mainline between London Paddington (about 1.5 hours' journey at best) and Penzance
- Trains also run to Bristol Temple Meads and beyond.
- Anyone heard of Glastonbury Festival? The annual musical showpiece actually takes place at nearby Pilton on Worthy Farm, belonging to festival founder Michael Eavis
- The festival usually takes place at the end of June and is the biggest and most famous arts and music festival in Europe
- Stars appearing in recent years have included Dame Shirley Bassey, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys and Amy Winehouse
- Also famous for Glastonbury Tor, a steep hill visible for miles around. On top of the Tor is the ruined 15th Century church of St Michael
- The Tor is rumoured to be where several ley lines - invisible lines of mystic earth energy - converge
- Tourist attractions include Glastonbury Abbey and its Holy Thorn, Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury Lake Village, the Chalice Well & Gardens, and the two ancient oaks of Gog and Magog, thought to be the remains of a Druid avenue leading to the Tor
- The streets are lit up in November by the dazzling Glastonbury Carnival, part of the Guy Fawkes circuit. Thousands of people flock to the town to see the spectacular parade
- The nearest theatre is Strode in Street
- Glastonbury Tourist Information Office is in High Street
- Glastonbury's shopping attraction lies in its off-beat, unusual shops - get ready for the smell of josticks and look for the weird and wonderful
- Clarks Village, in nearby Street, has over 90 stores, including many popular brands, such as Next and Marks & Spencer.
- Glastonbury has Fairtrade Town status and also hosts a farmers' market, a Country Market, and Glastonbury Market
- King Arthur and the Holy Grail both have strong links with Glastonbury in Somerset
- Joseph of Arimathea and Jesus are said to have visited Glastonbury, hence the words 'And did those feet in ancient time' from the hymn Jerusalem
- Vocalist Gary Stringer of Reef, grew up in Glastonbury
- Dion Fortune, author and occultist, is buried in Glastonbury
- Winston Churchill's late granddaughter, Arabella Churchill, was a founder and organiser of Glastonbury Festival
- Glastonbury Town Football Club, Somerset County League, Abbey Moor Stadium, Godney Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9AF
- Tor Rugby Club, Tribute Somerset Premier League, Clubhouse, Lowerside Park, Lowerside Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 9BH
- Abbey Croquet Club, Tor Leisure Centre, Street Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9EF
- Glastonbury Cricket Club, West of England Premier Cricket League - Premier One
- Glastonbury Leisure Centre, Wells Road, Glastonbury, BA6 3SG