Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey is a place of legendary importance. It was once the wealthiest abbey in England and its magnificence can still be seen within its ruins today. It was here that the monks claimed to have discovered the grave of King Arthur and there is a Holy Thorn believed to be descended from the staff of Joseph of Arimathea. The Abbey's ruins are set within 36 acres of parkland with orchard, ponds, wildlife area and herb garden. Despite its age, the Abbey is remarkably accessible. Most of it is step free.

This was the first time I'd attended a very large gathering post-pandemic; it was being held outdoors and having been before, I knew that we could distance socially and still have a great experience. You can bring picnics and seats and I've even seen a dinner table one time. Van Morrison was brilliant! I've seen him here before and he was ok then but not very interactive with the audience, however, this time he was much more engaging and even played 'Madame George' for the first time in years! His band were also amazing and as it was the 25th anniversary of The Extravaganza, the fireworks at the end were even more spectacular if that's possible, especially against the stunning background of the Abbey, which was also lit up for the occasion.