Church of St Benedict, Glastonbury

Name: Church of St Benedict
Address: 29 Benedict St, Glastonbury, BA6 9NB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1485 830060

#9 among attractions in Glastonbury

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The Anglican Church of St Benedict at Glastonbury within the English county of Somerset was built as a Norman chapel in the 11th century with substantial additions in the 15th and 19th centuries. It is a Grade I listed building. ()

Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 51°8'48"N, 2°43'11"W

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29 Benedict StGlastonbury BA6 9NB United Kingdom

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+44 1485 830060

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Day trips

Church of St Benedict – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury Thorn, Tor Leisure Ground.

0.9 miE
Terraced hill with church ruins
Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury
24 min walk • Glastonbury Tor is an iconic hill near the town of Glastonbury in Somerset, England, steeped in history and legend. Known for its enigmatic silhouette crowned by the roofless St. Michael's Tower, the Tor is a magnetic destination for tourists, history enthusiasts,...
~1010 ftE
Ruined remains of a legendary abbey
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury
5 min walk • Glastonbury Abbey, the venerable ruins nestled in the heart of Glastonbury, England, stands as a testament to the country’s rich monastic history. Once one of the most powerful and prestigious monasteries in England, the Abbey’s origins are shrouded in legend...
~910 ftNE
Tree
Glastonbury Thorn, Glastonbury
5 min walk • The Glastonbury thorn is a form of common hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna 'Biflora', found in and around Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Unlike ordinary hawthorn trees, it flowers twice a year, the first time in winter and the second time in spring. The trees in the Glastonbury area have been propagated by grafting since ancient times.
~1460 ftSW
Sport complex, Sport, Sport venue
Tor Leisure Ground, Glastonbury
8 min walk • Tor Leisure Ground, previously known as Morlands Athletic Ground until 1986, is a former first-class cricket ground located in Glastonbury, Somerset.
0.6 miE
Historical place
Chalice Well, Glastonbury
16 min walk • The Chalice Well, also known as the Red Spring, is a well situated near the summit of Chalice Hill, a small hill next to Glastonbury Tor in Glastonbury, Somerset, England.
~980 ftNE
Church
St Johns, Glastonbury
5 min walk • Described as "one of the most ambitious parish churches in Somerset", the present Church of St John the Baptist in Glastonbury, Somerset, England, dates from the 15th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
~460 ftNE
Memorial
Glastonbury Market Cross, Glastonbury
3 min walk • Glastonbury Market Cross is a market cross in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Erected in 1846, it was designed by the English architect Benjamin Ferrey and has been a Grade II listed structure since 1950.
~760 ftSE
Memorial
Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Glastonbury
4 min walk • The Hospital of St Mary Magdalene in Glastonbury, Somerset, England was built around 1310 by Glastonbury Abbey. It is a Grade II* listed building, and part has been scheduled as an ancient monument.
0.9 miSW
Canal
Canal
23 min walk • Canals or artificial waterways are waterways or engineered channels built for drainage management or for conveyancing water transport vehicles. They carry free, calm surface flow under atmospheric pressure, and can be thought of as artificial rivers.
1.5 miSW
Specialty museum, Fashion museum, Museum
The Shoe Museum, Street
38 min walk • The Shoe Museum in Street, Somerset, England exhibited shoes dating from the Roman era to the present day. The museum closed on 27 September 2019. It showed the history of the Clark family and their company C. & J. Clark and its connection with the development of shoemaking in the town.
1.3 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Strode Theatre, Street
32 min walk • Strode Theatre is a mixed arts venue in Street, Somerset, England. It has a 1960s two-tiered 343 seat purpose-built main theatre and a versatile modern Studio space, with retractable seating for 64.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St Benedict?

Nearby attractions include Glastonbury Market Cross, Glastonbury (3 min walk), Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Glastonbury (4 min walk), Abbot's Kitchen, Glastonbury (4 min walk), Glastonbury Thorn, Glastonbury (5 min walk).