04/05/2023
The Coronation Weekend : Getting Around - Information for Visitors to Glastonbury
Saturday 6th May - There are no large town events planned for the Coronation Day.
Sunday 7th May - Service of Celebration at St John's Church at 11am. Followed from 12.30 to 3 pm by the Coronation Big Lunch on the High Street. Bring a packed lunch and, or food to share. Road closure (High Street, Magdalene St, Benedict Street 10:30 am to 4 pm). However all car parks should be accessible.
Monday 8th May - Coronation Extravaganza in Glastonbury Abbey - Free entry Open Day 10am to 8pm All welcome to dress up for a Royal "May Kings and Queens' Pageant or any other costume reflecting Glastonbury's historical past. Glastonbury Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Market stalls, food and music including Glastonbury Brass.
Herbie’s Field Car Park - is open for the event on Monday from 9am - 5.30pm (cars need to be removed by 5.30, if staying around town you can then park up in one of the main car parks). Suggested donation £5 for the whole day (cheaper than central car parks). 8 minute walk to Market Cross. Directions here: https://goo.gl/maps/yRDHex3MLm5JPRdVA
The Town may become quite full over the Sunday and Monday of the Coronation weekend. If arriving by car please park in one of the main town car parks, which are very reasonably priced, not in residential areas. Please do not park on Wellhouse Lane or any roads around the Tor, parking on these roads blocks access for emergency vehicles. Traffic wardens will be ticketing illegally parked vehicles. For disabled access to the town use regular disabled parking spots in the town car parks.
Pedestrians: The Tor Bus (from town to the Tor) is operating as normal except on the Sunday 7th May when it won't be running at all. Buses to the Tor run between 10.00am and 5.00pm, every half an hour, except between 1.00pm – 2.00pm (this can vary, drivers lunch). Pick-up and drop-off is from St Dunstan’s Car Park, next to the Glastonbury Information Centre. £4.00 per adult return, Children 5-16 £2.00 per child return, Children under 5 Free. Cash only
For more info: Leaflets with the itinerary for the Coronation available from the Glastonbury Information Centre in Magdalene Street, High Street shops and the Library. More detailed road closure information available at the Glastonbury Information Centre.