Glastonbury Festival 2027: things to do nearby between sets

23 to 27 June 2027 · ExpectedGlastonbury and Somerset, United KingdomAbout 210,000 people

At Glastonbury Festival the music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free. This guide covers the town around the site: boat trips, a real meal, a shower and a day out from Glastonbury and Somerset.

Tours in Glastonbury and Somerset Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Glastonbury takes a fallow year about every five years. Check whether the festival runs in your year before planning.
Tickets need pre-registration with a photo.
Campers: a day pass for a spa, pool or hammam in town is the best money you will spend all weekend.

Airport to Worthy Farm, Pilton

Bristol airport (BRS) is 40 minutes away. Trains from London reach Castle Cary (the nearest station, with festival shuttles) in 1 hour 40 minutes.

Coaches from many UK cities and shuttles from Castle Cary station. Car parking needs a pass.

Public transport directions to Worthy Farm, Pilton

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Wells and Shepton Mallet	B&Bs closest to the site.
Mid-range	Bath	Georgian city 1 hour away.
Splurge	Bristol	Big city with design hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: The Swan Hotel Wells
Mid-range: Abbey Hotel Bath
Splurge: The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Links search the nights from 22 June to 28 June. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival weekend schedule for 23 to 27 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Before the gates open

Wednesday 23 June

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.

Easy outingWookey Hole caves Half day · Family · Indoor
Caves and a paper mill.
FreeWells Cathedral.

A day off-site

Thursday 24 June

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.

Half-dayThermae Bath Spa Half day · Indoor · Low walking
Rooftop thermal pool: the shower and soak campers dream about.
EatBath Sally Lunn's Historic buns

Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.

Rain or heat backupThermae Bath Spa.
EatWells market Wednesday and Saturday

Recovery day

Monday 28 June

Slow outings only.

Easy outingCheddar Gorge and caves Half day · Family
Caves and the cliff walk.
EatCider farms Somerset cider tastings

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Indoor

Wookey Hole caves

Caves and a paper mill.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Bath and Stonehenge day trip

Roman Baths and the stones.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Cheddar Gorge and caves

Caves and the cliff walk.

See times and prices

Cheddar Gorge.
Wookey Hole.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Bath and Stonehenge day trip

Roman Baths and the stones.

See times and prices

After dark

The festival itself runs until late every night.

4 tours worth booking for Glastonbury Festival

Tour	Length	Good for
Wookey Hole caves	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Bath and Stonehenge day trip	Full day	Families
Thermae Bath Spa	Half day	Bad weather, Tired legs
Cheddar Gorge and caves	Half day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Wells market Wednesday and Saturday
Cider farms Somerset cider tastings
Bath Sally Lunn's Historic buns

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Wookey Hole caves

Caves and a paper mill.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Thermae Bath Spa

Rooftop thermal pool: the shower and soak campers dream about.

See times and prices

Roman Baths.
Thermae Bath Spa.

Getting around on event days

Festival coaches run from many UK cities; shuttles from Castle Cary station. Cars need a parking pass.

Day trips from Glastonbury and Somerset

Bath: 1 hour
Bristol: 45 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Glastonbury Festival.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Glastonbury Festival 2027?

The next edition is 23 to 27 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Worthy Farm, Pilton?

Bristol airport (BRS) is 40 minutes away. Trains from London reach Castle Cary (the nearest station, with festival shuttles) in 1 hour 40 minutes. Coaches from many UK cities and shuttles from Castle Cary station. Car parking needs a pass.

Where should I stay for Glastonbury Festival?

For most visitors the best base is Bath: Georgian city 1 hour away.

What else can we do around Glastonbury Festival?

Good short outings in Glastonbury and Somerset include Thermae Bath Spa, Cheddar Gorge and caves, Wookey Hole caves. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Glastonbury Festival?

Family-friendly picks: Bath and Stonehenge day trip, Cheddar Gorge and caves, Wookey Hole caves. Cheddar Gorge.

How far is Worthy Farm, Pilton from Glastonbury and Somerset centre?

About 9 km in a straight line. Coaches from many UK cities and shuttles from Castle Cary station. Car parking needs a pass.

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