Discovery Tour - Glastonbury Abbey's Medieval Herb Garden & Abbot's Kitchen

Schedule

Tue May 26 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Glastonbury Abbey | Glastonbury, EN

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Join us for a FREE, fun tour of Glastonbury Abbey’s medieval herb garden and the Abbot’s Kitchen!
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FREE event: Discover Glastonbury Abbey's Herb Garden & Abbot's Kitchen

Join us for a facilitated tour of the Abbey’s herb garden where you'll learn about the herbs and plants that were grown and used for medieval cooking, for medicinal purposes and as part of everyday household life. The session will also include a visit to the Abbot’s Kitchen, where you’ll discover some facts about this unique building, what people ate in the Middle Ages and how the Abbey sourced and prepared its food. Attendees can then spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the Abbey grounds. Perfect for curious minds and nature lovers – don't miss out!

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Glastonbury Abbey, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, United Kingdom

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