By the 11th century the church was thriving again. During the 9th century the Danes totally destroyed much of Glastonbury. In fact, let’s just pause for a moment to enjoy Monty Python.Ī Wessex King (Ine) founded a monastery in Glastonbury around 712.
Christian legend also says that the Glastonbury Abbey was founded by Joseph of Arimathea (which brings me back to Monty Python, but what doesn’t?) But what makes them so special? From at least the 12th century, monks considered Glastonbury to be the legendary Avalon, and thought it was the home (and burial place) of King Arthur. Once you get to Glasonbury the first thing you’ll want to do is view the Abbey ruins. The whole journey by bus takes nearly an hour. I believe the bus stops to change drivers in a grocery store in Wells, so you can get off and grab a sandwich if you’re quick. You go past the Wells Cathedral on the route, which is an added bonus. The bus ride is lovely, though, through the Somerset hills which seem to be a vibrant green all year round. From there, there’s a bus which only runs every half hour or so, so if you miss it, you’re screwed, especially if it’s raining. First you have to take a train from London Paddington to Bristol. To start with, it’s kind of hard to get there. The first time I went there was on a rainy day in January.
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