River Axe
River Cary
Much Ado About Nothing
Theatre at the abbey April 2018
Macbeth ~ Strode College Thursday 26th
Romeo & Juliet ~ HandleBards Thursday 31st
May 2018
The Tempest ~ The Lord Chamberlain’s Men Saturday 2nd
June 2018
Much Ado About Nothing ~ Rain or Shine Theatre Co. Wednesday 13th
June 2018
The Tempest ~ Eboracum Baroque Saturday 21st
July 2018
Three Musketeers ~ IK Productions Saturday 18th
August 2018 Old Herbaceous Saturday 8th September 2018
Pre-theatre suppers available book today Call us on 01458 832267 or visit
www.glastonburyabbey.com for more information
those interested in complementary medicine, new age living, unusual jewellery and cut glass objects. You can visit Chalice Well or Glastonbury Abbey with the nearby Abbey Tea Rooms (where Mary and her team serve delicious food) the impressive grounds, hosting concerts and other events. It was here that William Blake wrote the ‘Glastonbury Hymn’, known as ‘Jerusalem’.
From March to October at
GLASTONBURY ABBEY, costumed guides, playing characters from the Abbey’s past, will tell you, with humorous touches, a little of the Abbey’s history and legends. There are many events and family activities during the school holidays and from May until late September there is a cafe for tea, coffee, cakes etc. See
www.glastonburyabbey.com for full details.
Street
Amenities include a theatre and the Street Sports Club, with a swimming pool which is open to visitors. Te Clarks Shoe Museum
is an interesting experience and the Clarks Shopping Village offers a choice of brand named bargains. Nearby Glastonbury Tor is one of Somerset’s most renowned landmarks with a fantastic panorama from the summit.
The CLARKS SHOE MUSEUM is wonderfully interesting with history of the Clarks’ dynasty and samples of shoe types throughout the ages. In the centre of the village is the 19th century Crispin Hall, built for William Clark in 1885 for use as a
public hall, library and reading room for his workers. It now houses a cafe, shops and a weekly market.
EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK
Somerton Reputedly the 7th century Royal Capital of Wessex, with the 17th century market cross in the square, the town hall and elegant houses, of architectural and historical interest. Te town has Somerton Arts Festival in July and the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen, see them at work or visit the shop.
THE QUANTOCKS Bridgewater •Westonzoyland
•North Petherton
•Bishops Lydeard Taunton
THE BLACKDOWN HILLS Wellington
•Churchinford 65 •Langport •Curry Rivel •Somerton Street
Langport At the foot of the Mendip hills, the junction of the rivers Ivel and Parret, overlooking marshy flats. Langport Westover is west of the Parrett, and to the east is Langport Eastover. Te narrow street of Langport leads to the Parrett and a handsome bridge with three arches. Te ancient Langport Church is worth a visit with its arched gateway known as the Hanging Chapel, which was the execution venue for the Monmouth rebellion unfortunates. West Henley is the National Animal Welfare Trust at Heaven’s Gate Farm. Tis unique working animal charity is most definitely worth a visit.
Mulcheney
Tis hamlet is home to an 8th century Benedicitine Abbey and the Abbot’s Lodge, both are open to the public and the grounds are ideal for a picnic.
Romeo & Juliet
Glastonbury
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