Festival of Imbolc
Schedule
Sun Feb 01 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom | Glastonbury, EN
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Celebrate the ancient Festival of Imbolc at Avalon Archaeology!Drop in throughout the day for family-friendly crafts; weave a Brigid Cross made of rushes and reeds to take home and discover ancient ways of making fire.
The day will end with stories in the Longhall and a closing ceremony to welcome back the light.
Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, marks the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It’s a time to celebrate the return of light and the first signs of spring. Imbolc is also known as Saint Brigid’s Day.
Drop in, normal admission applies.
Photo credit: Gary J Stearman on Unsplash
For more information visit our website: https://swheritage.org.uk/events/imbolc-festival/
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Where is it happening?
Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9TU, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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