Chalice Well, Glastonbury

Name: Chalice Well
Address: Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 8BL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1458 831154

#5 among attractions in Glastonbury

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Facts and practical information

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. The natural spring and surrounding gardens are owned and managed by the Chalice Well Trust, founded by Wellesley Tudor Pole in 1959. ()

Coordinates: 51°8'37"N, 2°42'24"W

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Wellhouse LaneGlastonbury BA6 8BL United Kingdom

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+44 1458 831154

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Chalice Well – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1860 ftE
Terraced hill with church ruins
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0.4 miNW
Ruined remains of a legendary abbey
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0.5 miNW
Tree
Glastonbury Thorn, Glastonbury
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0.7 miW
Sport complex, Sport, Sport venue
Tor Leisure Ground, Glastonbury
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0.5 miNW
Church
St Johns, Glastonbury
14 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.
0.6 miNW
Memorial
Glastonbury Market Cross, Glastonbury
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0.5 miW
Memorial
Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Glastonbury
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0.6 miW
Church
Church of St Benedict, Glastonbury
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1.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Strode Theatre, Street
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0.5 miW
Museum
Abbot's Kitchen, Glastonbury
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0.5 miNW
Museum
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chalice Well open?

Chalice Well is open:

Monday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chalice Well?

Nearby attractions include The Tribunal, Glastonbury (6 min walk), Glastonbury Tor, Glastonbury (9 min walk), Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury (11 min walk), Abbot's Kitchen, Glastonbury (12 min walk).