Chalice Well Trust

Absolutely stunning. Such a beautiful area… I was there in March, just as the Daffodils were in bloom. The chalice well itself is so relaxing — sitting beside it with your eyes shut and just enjoying the nature around you is something so refreshing and cleansing. It’s quite a big place with lots of nature to explore so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to enjoy it all. It really does have a very powerful calming effect, and you should not miss it when in Glastonbury! I can’t wait to return!

I LOVE the chalice well!
Best part of Glastonbury next to the Tor.
I’m a supporter which costs around £25, an adult ticket day to day is £4 so great value to become a supporter not only are you helping to keep the place going but can visit as often as you like and get special invites to events.
It’s quite a big place, if you take a picnic you could spent a few hours there.
There are a few hideaways for quiet moments of reflection, drinkable tap where the water comes out of the lions head and a walkable pool to dip your feet in.
Along with ample pretty gardens and the friendliest staff i’ve ever met.
Glasto gem :)
Will continue to support for many years to come, so should you x

I’m sorry to be snarky, I really am. But every time I think back to this spot, I can’t help but laugh a little. You see, there’s a sign out front that quite clearly states that you may not perform druidic or other religious rituals at the chalice well site without advance permission and coordination. Apparently, spontaneous religious outbreaks are a problem they’re dealing with at the Chalice Well.
PLEASE don’t get me wrong. The gardens are truly beautiful, with plenty of places to relax and contemplate life, the universe, and everything. But I’m afraid for the entry fee, it just wasn’t worth it for me. I suspect those who are interested in the miracle-​ish water from the well would find it a better deal.

I had actually planned to visit Chalice Well on my own after visiting the Abbey and the Tor, but ended up with a group of students. They had not thought of stopping here and I did say that if they wanted to head back to the coach, that was fine, but they were game. When we walked in, the lady at the ticket counter was very lovely and helpful. We wandered about the gardens. It was so peaceful and I really wish that I had had more time to spend there.
Yes, you can drink the water… there is a little spout with two glasses and yes, I tried it. There is also a shallow pool where you can submerge parts that may need healing. One of the students with us mentioned her ankle, so we held her stuff as she took off her shoe and sock and rolled up her jeans. A word to the wise… it is a bit slippery, so be careful. She also said that it was quite chilly. There is also a small shop with water from the well, music, books, jewelry, etc. It really is a lovely spot and while it doesn’t take much time to have a snoop around, it is worth taking some time to just sit and take in the peacefulness of the gardens.

Everything I expected & more! nice quiet areas to sit, relax & meditate. If you forget your water bottles they sell 2 sizes at a reasonable price. Would definitely go back next time in Glastonbury!

I love the Chalice Well Gardens! The history of the spring is ancient, and we brought water home. There are roses blooming in November… this is one of the most serene places I’ve ever visited. There are little grotto nooks in the gardens and don’t forget to drink from the stream! It is definitely sacred. A sight for a dream.

Hier ist es besonders im Frühling so unglaublich schön. Echt friedlich. Letztes Jahr bin ich im gras einfach eingeschlafendas war schön

Glastonbury is famous for many things but the Chalice Well should not be
missed esp in summer. Its a lovely place to go for peace in a very busy tourist town made more famous by the Glastonbury Music Festival every year.
The water runs red from the high rust content & is said to be Christ’s blood, so
holy is this place at the foot of the famous Gastonbury Tor which pilgrims
have mounted for centuries. I went with Rachel Pollack (author of Seventy Eight Degrees of Wisdom the Tarot bible) but when we climbed it was the
start of a storm. I only got half way up; she made it to the top of the Tor, to the
lightning struck Tower.

To be honest, I’ve expected more. Don’t get me wrong, the place is gorgeous and all… It just did not live up to my expectations, which were to be fair, quite high. Maybe my own fault…

Wunderbarer ruhiger Ort, der zum meditieren und inneren Sammeln einläd. Man kann dort kneippen und den Park erkunden. Überall gibt es etwas zu entdecken — verwinkelte Plätze und wunderbare Pflanzenfielfalt laden zum verweilen ein.
Ein muss für die Glastonbury Reise.
Übrigens das «Heilwasser» kann man auch in Flaschen abfüllen und mitnehmen. Im kleinen Geschäft gibt es die Möglichkeit Behälter zu kaufen und auch sonst haben sie dort schönen Schmuck, Bücher und sprituelle Gegenstände.

Everything about being there was important to me. Not because it was planned but because it wasn’t. I do not want to detract from the experience by explaining it, lets just say it seemed like being awake in a dream. I am forever thankful I brought some water home from there. I also will forever be grateful I bought a deep blue stain glass cross from there which I enjoy everyday.

One of my favourite places and one I usually go to several times a month. It is situated on a busy road but once you are throuigh the gate, the traffic noise, while still there, is in another place and not really impinging on your peace. Things are different in the gradens, the sky is bluer on a fine day, the air seems to sparkle with nearly seen colours. All year long the polace is worth a visit and over the year you see its character change, become more colourful, vibrant, fecund. My really favourite time is in Summer on a fresh, bright day, when the flowers on the ground complement the dragonflies, damsel flies and butterflies in the air, all serenaded by the background music of the running waters. It is a truly magical place. Apart from the gardens, there is a beautiful picnic area in which to relax and eat whatever you bring and a shop, deceptively small but very well stocked, at the exit.
The Well and Gardens are run by a charitable trust, all profits are ploughed back into their running and improvement.

Truly a magical and spiritual place.
A great place to relax, meditate and be at peace knowing that you won’t be disturbed. Everyone is truly respectful and friendly and there is no problem with whatever religion/​path/​tradition you follow. Gorgeous gardens with lots of lovely little nooks and crannies to rest in. Very very cheap entry but I became a friend just because and try to go down there as often as I can. Definitely a must go if you are in the area

Auch die Chalice Well gehört wie der Glastonbury Tor oder Stonehenge zu den Orten, die in vielen Versionen der Artus-​Sage erwähnt werden, nicht zuletzt in den Nebeln von Avalon.
Auf dem Weg zur Spitze des Glastonbury Tor kann man hier haltmachen und vom eisenhaltigen Wasser trinken. Der Park drumherum lädt zum Spazieren und Ausruhen ein.

Glastonbury can be a crazy place but come here and all that will just float away. If you need a place to rest and be quiet, this place offers you the opportunity, in a feminine womb-​like way. This is said to be the feminie aspect of the male aspect, the Tor. The water from the spring is rich with iron, I believe. Some people bring things along to leave here, little gems, for example, dot the space around the spring. I feel the cold here, maybe becuase it is damp, so keep warm, so you can stay longer and enjoy the calm.
If you don’t have time to enter and relax, you can still collect water from outside it. Walk or drive a little way up the road that runs past the Tor and you will see the well to fill up your bottle with. The water is delicious.

I visited chalice well with high expectations — they have been met in every way.
I paid my small entrance fee and walked along the garden path to the entrance. It is a beautiful, fragrant pathway, a lovely begining to a truley enchanting visit.
There are so many levels in this garden to explore, lovely little hideaways to just sit down and soak up the atmosphere.
It is a truly relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. I left feeling much more at whole and at peace.

What can I say. Charming. Beautiful. Tranquil. Don’t miss this little gem.

Such an awe inspiring place, a real haven of tranquility. The gardens are beautiful, and extremely well maintained, full of colour and life. This is a place to step back from your hectic daily grind and really recharge and relax yourself.
You can collect water to take home with you, and also dip your feet in a pool type area.
There is some of the ‘Holy Thorn’ there, brought over by Joseph of Arimathea.
For myself I prefer to sit on a bench and just drink it all in.

Beautiful, quaint place to visit if you fancy a change of scenery. So calming here, i sometimes visit on my day off and just sit and relax, read a book.

In the commercial place that is Glastonbury this is a haven of peace and tranquility. Yes tourists go but they seem quiet and becalmed.
The well is one of the oldest continuously used holy wells in Britain. Archaeology has shown that the Spring was used by prehistoric tribes who inhabited this land, and for the last 2000. There are cups to drink from and you can fill bottles to take away, There is also a fountain outside, to fill from, in the wall.
The well cover is a lovely and intricate piece of work that has inspired many jewellers. The Vesica Piscis and it is also in pebbles in the paths etc. an ancient symbol representing the union of forces — the spirit and that the body, dream and reality, the masculine and the feminine supposedly.
This emblem, created by local archaeologist Frederick Bligh Bond also ihas a sword passing through the two interlocking circles and the addition of the five pointed Glastonbury Holy Thorn leaves.
The rest of the gardens are pretty, if twee, and nice to explore.
Forget the Holy Grail and hippy connection and just laze around. some were writing poetry etc. it is such a peaceful spot. drift away out of the grind here. a warm sunny day helps :0)