Glastonbury Conservation Area

Glastonbury is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 113.6 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1976 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 144 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 113.6 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Abbey Tithe Barn, Including Attached Wall to EastBA6 8BE
• Grade I Abbot's Kitchen, Glastonbury AbbeyBA6 9EW
• Grade I Church of St BenedictBA6 9NA
• Grade I Church of St John the BaptistBA6 9JQ
• Grade I George Hotel Pilgrims InnBA6 9HD
• Grade I Glastonbury AbbeyBA6 9EL
• Grade I St Michaels Church TowerBA6 8BG
• Grade I The Chalice WellBA6 8BL
• Grade I The TribunalBA6 9DP
• Grade II* Abbey Gatehouse, Including the Porters' LodgeBA6 9HW
• Grade II* Abbey HouseBA6 8DH
• Grade II* Almshouses and Chapel of St Mary Magdalene's HospitalBA6 9EJ
• Grade II* Glastonbury Abbey Precinct Wall From No.2 Silver Street to Abbey GatehouseBA6 9DU
• Grade II* Jacoby CottageBA6 8JF
• Grade II* Old Pump HouseBA6 9EJ
• Grade II* Town Hall, Including Wall with Steps to StreetBA6 9EL
• Grade II* Wall Around Grounds of Glastonbury Abbey and Abbey House, Including the Gate Way on Chilkwell Street, Chilkwell Street and Wall Around Grounds of Glastonbury Abbey and Abbey House, Silver Street BA6 8AY
• Grade II 100, Bove TownBA6 8JG
• Grade II 10, High StreetBA6 9DU
• Grade II 10, Lambrook StreetBA6 8BX

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Street3.3 km
• Butleigh5.1 km
• Kingweston7.9 km
• Wells8.3 km
• Pilton8.7 km
• Shapwick8.9 km
• Dinder9 km
• East Pennard9.2 km

About Glastonbury Conservation Area

Is my property in Glastonbury Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Glastonbury Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Glastonbury?

Properties in Glastonbury Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees