At the weekend my good friend Simon and I went on an adventure to see Stonehenge and other ancient sites nearby. This is part 2 of my Stonehenge Adventure, part 1 can be read here.
We stayed in this Travelodge hotel. It was super cheap, clean and located close to amenities such as the various restaurants/food places in Solstice Park. Our room had a double bed and a single bed. On the single bed I could feel every spring on my back. I complained to a member of Travelodge staff, who said that all the single beds were the same and gave me a double duvet to put on top of it. The double duvet made little difference.
On the Saturday Simon and I had all you can eat cooked breakfast at the Toby Carvery on Solstice Park before heading off to Glastonbury.
Glastonbury is like a pagan commercial mecca. There are so many shops that fit into the categories of new age, spiritual or pagan. There are at least two charming courtyards with little tiny shops in. Sadly many of the shops are over priced. Some were so significantly over priced that they could be called a ripoff and make a person’s eyes water.
Some photos from Glastonbury:
 Glastonbury town centre monument. |
 Entrance sign to one of a few courtyards. |
 A crystal shrine in one of the courtyards. |
The Goddess and The Green Man shop deserves a special mention. Their products were fantastic with many unique items, the customer service was friendly and tremendous and to top it off their prices were fair and reasonable. It felt like The Goddess and The Green Man was the only truly pagan/witchy shop in Glastonbury.
I bought this stunning Horned God Statue and Spellcraft for Hedge Witches by Rae Beth book from The Goddess and The Green Man:
In Glastonbury I also bought a small wand from a street seller for a bargain price of £5.
Since coming home I’ve followed The Goddess and The Green Man on Facebook and saved their website.
Essential Info:
- Glastonbury is a town with a rich pagan history.
- Cautiously recommended. Be cautious about rip off prices in some shops.
- Opening Times: Normal shop opening hours.
- Parking: Pay and display carparks, £7-8 for a full day of parking.
- Food, Drink & Toilets: Available in the various cafes and pubs locally.
The Chalice Well is a beautiful garden and well. The atmosphere at the Chalice garden and well is that of zen-like meditation. Here are some photos from the Chalice Well:
 The Chalice Well sign. |
 Chalice Well. |
 You can drink from the well. |
 One of a few ponds within the gardens of the Chalice Well. |
Essential Info:
- The Chalice Well is a beautiful garden and well.
- Recommended.
- Opening Times: See Opening Times here.
- Admission: Adult £4.30 (without gift aid) and £4.75 (with gift aid).
- Parking: No parking on site. Pay and display carpark a short walk away.
- Gift shop on site.
The City of Wells was alive with the hustle and bustle of a Saturday outdoor market. Simon and I looked for somewhere to eat, but everywhere was ridiculously priced. Then I spotted a burger stall on the outdoor market. We ordered a burger each. I have never ate a burger that tasted so good. If you’re in Wells and want an tasty treat, go to the outdoor market and order yourself something from the burger stall.
Here are some photos from our time in Wells:
 Gate/Entrance to The Bishop’s Palace. |
 Garden at The Bishop’s Palace. |
 A watch tower on the wall at The Bishop’s Palace. |
 Apparently in Wells they have a swan that can ring a bell. I didn’t see a swan, but I did see this bell. |
 Fireplace in the watch tower at The Bishop’s Palace. |
 Me in a arrow slit. |
 A big dancing event was taking place in Wells. |
 Wells Cathedral. |
Essential Info:
- The City of Wells has a Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and some shops.
- Recommended.
- Opening Times: Normal shop opening hours.
- Admission: Vary depending on attraction/places of interest.
- Parking: Various pay and display carparks.
In part 3, I’ll be blogging about Stonehenge and Woodhenge.
Write soon,
Antony
