Glastonbury

Things to do in Glastonbury

Search attractions or local attractions & tours
Search

Explore top experiences

Top 10 attractions in Glastonbury

View all Attractions
The Roman Baths
No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Bath

The Roman Baths

7.6
4.7/5
660 reviews
The Roman Baths is located in the center of Bath, opposite Bath Abbey. It is an attraction in Bath and also the origin of the city's name. This well-preserved Roman bathhouse is a place that draws endless streams of eager visitors. Stepping inside is like witnessing a living portrait of Roman-era life, featuring the sacred spring, Roman temple, Roman bathhouse andThe Roman BathsThe artifacts are quite famous. #Architectural features# The Victorian reception hall at the entrance is magnificent, with arched ceilings carved with scenes of the four seasons. Here, besides purchasing tickets, don't forget to pick up a free audio guide (available in Chinese). However, large luggage storage is not provided, so if needed, you can store bulky luggage elsewhere before exploring. The baths are divided into upper and lower levels. The lower-level pool is connected to an underground hot spring, with emerald-green water that remains warm to this day, bubbling up continuously. It's hard to imagine it has maintained this state for over 10,000 years. The upper and lower levels of the baths are supported by 12 pillars, each topped with statues of varying forms, as the Romans believed the godlike hot springs were a gift from divine protection. From the reception hall, you can proceed to the terrace, which offers a panoramic view of the Great Bath, surrounded by Victorian-era statues dating back to 1894. Take a moment here to admire the overall grandeur of the Great Bath. #Sacred spring# The sacred spring is located at the heart of The Roman Baths, with natural water maintaining a constant temperature of 46°C. Water gushes from underground day and night, with excess flowing into the original Roman drainage system. The museum features a glass floor, allowing visitors to clearly see the bath's water pipes below, which also house treasures like carved gemstones and tin masks, well worth a look. #Great bath# The Great Bath is the highlight for most visitors. This massive pool is lined with 45 lead slabs and has a depth of 1.6 m. Steps are installed around it for easy access. The pool is filled with abundant spring water, its surface steaming. A large stone slab lies horizontally where the hot spring flows out, serving as a diving platform for entertainment in ancient times. From 10:00 to 17:00 daily and during July and August evenings, staff dress in ancient Roman attire, immersing visitors in the distant Roman era. The Great Bath is flanked by the East Bath and West Bath, along with bathing suites and a high-temperature bath. For more historical insights, visit The Roman Baths Museum, which houses composite models of the temple and baths, as well as exhibits of comedy films related to ancient Rome.Bath · 36 km from Glastonbury
The British Museum
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

The British Museum

10
4.8/5
3.7k reviews
The British Museum is one of the largest and most renowned museums in the world. The British Museum houses over 8 million cultural relics and treasures from around the globe, with its vast quantity and diversity of collections being rare among museums worldwide. Rich collection of treasures Due to its vast collection, The British Museum can nearly showcase the entire course of world civilization. Despite spatial limitations, it still displays approx. 50,000 items simultaneously. The main collections date from the medieval period, with particular renown for ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman artifacts, alongside a wealth of precious cultural relics from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Many cultural treasures from around the world can only be seen in their authentic form here. Ancient Greek-style main building The main building emulates ancient Greek architecture, featuring a grand entrance with a tall colonnade flanked by eight thick and towering Roman-style columns on each side, topped by a pediment roof adorned with reliefs. Entering through the main door leads to the great court, which is connected to over 100 galleries of various sizes surrounding it. Inspired by the Louvre Pyramid, the great court is bright, spacious, and elegantly minimalist. Bright central atrium The great court was originally part of the British Library. After the library moved out, it was transformed into a covered square with a white color scheme. The square's massive semi-transparent roof is composed of many uniquely shaped glass panels, combined with white stone, ensuring excellent lighting even on gloomy days in London. The sculptures displayed in the court are genuine treasures, such as the marble lion and Easter Island statues. Additionally, artists from around the world occasionally perform here, adding a relaxed atmosphere to the solemn museum. At the center of the grand atrium is the reading room, displaying art literature and books open to the public, where travelers can admire the dome and quaint circular bookshelves up close. The entrance of the reading room is marked with the names of notable figures to commemorate their time spent reading here. Cafés and restaurants are located on both sides and above the grand atrium, offering dining options with a view overlooking the entire space. Along the outer edge of the reading room lies the museum shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs after their tour. Three iconic treasures The Rosetta Stone: Originally from Egypt, this stone bears three different script versions of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's decree. Through comparing these scripts, archaeologists gradually unlocked the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian civilization. However, the Rosetta Stone displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is a replica. Admonitions scroll: The scroll consists of 12 paintings in total, with The British Museum housing 9 Tang dynasty replica versions. The Admonitions scroll ranks 39th in BBC's "A History of the World in 100 Objects," highlighting its immense cultural and historical value. Throughout history, the scroll has been collected by numerous emperors and high-ranking officials. The Elgin Marbles: These are sculptural fragments from the Parthenon, with a history of over 2,500 years. They have been housed in the museum for over 200 years since the British royal family purchased them at great expense. Specialty exhibition halls Asian pavilions: Halls 33 and 95. Hall 33 features artifacts from China, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, including collections from countries like India. Hall 33B is dedicated to Chinese jade artifacts, while Hall 95 showcases Chinese ceramics. The British Museum is one of the museums with the largest collections of lost Chinese artifacts, housing over 25,000 pieces, with approx. 2,000 on long-term display. The exhibition is meticulously designed, organizing Shang and Zhou dynasty bronzes along a chronological sequence, displaying artifacts from the Shang and Zhou, Qin and Han, to the Republican era. The major kilns of porcelain are divided into different curated sections by Ru, Ge, Jun, Ding, and Guan styles, presented professionally and systematically. Recommended artifacts to admire include large Tang tri-color ceramics, the Song Cizhou kiln "circus pillow," the Yuan blue-and-white fish and algae pattern large plate, Ming Xuande cloisonné, and Dunhuang mural Buddha statues. Ancient Egypt exhibition hall: halls 4, 61-66. One of the popular spots in the museum. The exhibits include mummies. The ancient Egypt hall is also one of the most visited exhibition halls, and almost all visitors to The British Museum make it a must-see. Ancient Greek and Roman galleries: rooms 11-23, 69-73, 77, 78, 82-85. The entire Parthenon is truly awe-inspiring, along with numerous ancient Greek marble sculptures and exquisite artifacts like vases. Don't miss the Portland Vase in room 70. Some exhibits are not suitable for long-term display and are only open during specific periods each year (including the mentioned Admonitions scroll). If you plan to visit, check the schedule on the official website in advance.United Kingdom · London

Traveler favorites curated for you

Experiences you can't miss in Glastonbury

Featured Culture & history in Glastonbury

View all Culture & history
Glastonbury: Guided Tour of Avalon with Celtic Shaman
󱌍
5% off
Limited-time sale
From$91.35$96.16
1-day tour to Stonehenge + The Roman Baths in Bath, UK | optional English/Chinese/German/French/Spanish guide
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.5/5
· 83 reviews· 173 booked
Duration: 11.1 hrs
English
Free cancellation
90.4% of travelers recommend
From$162.69
Stonehenge: Entry Ticket
󱌍
4.5/5
· 2 reviews· 102 booked
Free cancellation
Book now for today
From$36.33
Cardiff: South Wales Cliffs, Beaches & Castles Day Tour
󱌍
4.9/5
· 189 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
98.9% of travelers recommend
5% off
Limited-time sale
From$86.26$90.81

Featured Day tours in Glastonbury

View all Day tours
A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees.
󱌍
5.0/5
· 58 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
58 consecutive positive reviews
From$163.59
Avalon Adventure
󱌍
5.0/5
· 3 reviews
Duration: 2–3 hrs
Free cancellation
From$81.80
Full-Day Tour of Glastonbury
󱌍
3.9/5
· 10 reviews
Duration: 7 hrs
Free cancellation
From$128.95
Stonehenge half-day tour from London - bookable for 1 person with inner circle experience upgrade & air-conditioned bus
Trip.Select
󱌍
4.5/5
· 64 reviews· 418 booked
Duration: 7.1 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
34 consecutive positive reviews
From$82.69
Stonehenge + Bath 1-day tour|Sufficient tour duration|Multiple packages available
󱌍
4.8/5
· 38 reviews· 274 booked
Duration: 10.9 hrs
English
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
97.4% of travelers recommend
From$116.05
From London: Full-day Cotswolds Tour with Optional Lunch
󱌍
4.7/5
· 247 reviews
Duration: 11 hrs
English
Free cancellation
35 consecutive positive reviews
5% off
Limited-time sale
From$100.48$105.77

More things to do

Glastonbury Today's weatherMostly clear 6-11℃
Glastonbury weather for the next 2 days11/3: 7-12℃, 11/4: 6-10℃

Free things to do in Glastonbury

What travelers say about Glastonbury

user-avatar
_TI***umJanuary 11, 2024
5.0
You'll do a self your across the caves at your own pace. It's very beautiful and there are staff working there who will offer facts of the cave. You can also pay for a special tour where you can walk on the walls and do things like abseiling in the caves

Wookey Hole Caves

user-avatar
M29***53June 3, 2026
5.0
Originally built in the 1st century AD (during the Roman occupation of Britain), it was constructed around natural geothermal springs and dedicated to Sulis Minerva, the goddess of Celtic and Roman fusion. It served as a religious sanctuary, a spa resort, and a public bath for all. After the Roman withdrawal in the 4th century, it was gradually buried and excavated in the 18th century. Today, it is a World Heritage Site and a landmark of Bath.

The Roman Baths

user-avatar
_We***50October 25, 2026
5.0
My visit to the British Museum was completely transformed by Diana's guide. She didn't just introduce the exhibits; she connected the scattered artifacts into a coherent narrative of world history. From the Rosetta Stone's code and the controversy surrounding the Parthenon reliefs, to the Mesopotamian cuneiform and the historical context behind Oriental porcelain, her explanations were engaging, logically sound, vivid, and insightful. Dry history was no longer just cold text; each artifact came alive with a vibrant background. Her pace was comfortable, and she patiently answered our diverse questions. Three hours was incredibly enriching. Highly recommended! If you want to truly understand the artifacts at the British Museum, you absolutely must see her!

The British Museum

Popular cities near Glastonbury

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Glastonbury?

Don't miss these attractions in Glastonbury: Glastonbury Abbey, Wookey Hole Caves, and Wells Cathedral. If you like Culture & history, try Glastonbury: Guided Tour of Avalon with Celtic Shaman. If you enjoy Day tours, try A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees..

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include A Tour of Glastonbury, Guided by the Trees., Avalon Adventure, and Full-Day Tour of Glastonbury. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of November 2, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Glastonbury is around USD 81.8 – USD 163.59. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

Get help anytime, anywhere within 30 secondsContact customer support

Change and cancellation policies vary by attractions and tours. Please check the product details page for more information.

Ticket prices may vary between weekdays and weekends, as well as during peak and off-peak seasons. When booking with Trip.com, you can also use Trip Coins to get extra savings. For more tips on booking discounted tickets, please visit Trip.com for the latest information.