Historic houses · South West England
The Abbey Retreat House
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The Abbey Retreat House — house in Glastonbury, Mendip, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Abbey Retreat House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Glastonbury, Mendip, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.1468°, -2.7127°.
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Official information
Glastonbury Abbey is a historic site linked to legends such as Joseph of Arimathea and King Arthur. Visitors can explore 36 acres of grounds featuring 7th-century ruins and participate in various events and activities throughout the year.
Place summary
The Abbey Retreat House is a historic house located in Glastonbury, South-West England, with the postcode BA6. It is designated as a Grade II* listed building, recognising its particular architectural and historic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1468, -2.7127
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Glastonbury
- Postcode
- BA6 8DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm; last entry 5:15pm
- Official site
- www.glastonburyabbey.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17552400 (CC0)
- commons: Glastonbury Abbey Retreat House.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Abbey Retreat House?
- The Abbey Retreat House is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA6 8DH), in the parish of Glastonbury.
- What is The Abbey Retreat House?
- The Abbey Retreat House — house in Glastonbury, Mendip, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Abbey Retreat House?
- Drivers can use postcode BA6 8DH.
- Is The Abbey Retreat House a listed building?
- The Abbey Retreat House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Abbey Retreat House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA6 8DH. It sits within the Glastonbury and Somerton parliamentary constituency.