Church of St Mary, Glastonbury

Name: Church of St Mary
Address: Glastonbury, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1458 834281

#14 among attractions in Glastonbury

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Facts and practical information

The Church of St Mary in Meare, Somerset, England, was formerly in the keeping of Glastonbury Abbey, and dates from 1323. It was built for Abbot Adam of Sodbury, and is a Grade I listed building. ()

Coordinates: 51°10'19"N, 2°46'49"W

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Glastonbury United Kingdom

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+44 1458 834281

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Day trips

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

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

3.3 miSE
Ruined remains of a legendary abbey
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury
85 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...
3.2 miSE
Tree
Glastonbury Thorn, Glastonbury
83 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.
3.2 miSE
Sport complex, Sport, Sport venue
Tor Leisure Ground, Glastonbury
81 min walk • Tor Leisure Ground, previously known as Morlands Athletic Ground until 1986, is a former first-class cricket ground located in Glastonbury, Somerset.
3.2 miSE
Church
St Johns, Glastonbury
83 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.
3.2 miSE
Memorial
Glastonbury Market Cross, Glastonbury
82 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.
3.3 miSE
Memorial
Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Glastonbury
84 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.
3 miSE
Canal
Canal
77 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.
3.1 miSE
Church
Church of St Benedict, Glastonbury
81 min walk • 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.
3.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Fashion museum, Museum
The Shoe Museum, Street
89 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.
3.5 miE
Forts and castles
Fenny Castle
88 min walk • Fenny Castle is the remains of a motte and bailey castle in the parish of Wookey, Somerset, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, but not accessible to the public.
3.2 miSW
Church
Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
81 min walk • The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Shapwick within the English county of Somerset was consecrated in 1331. It is a Grade II* listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St Mary?

Nearby attractions include The Abbot's Fish House, Tealham and Tadham Moors (5 min walk), Meare Lake Village, Tealham and Tadham Moors (17 min walk).