Long before Beyoncé headlined the Glastonbury Festival, this Somerset town was a haven for Glastonbury Pagan mystics, Druidic ceremonies, and ancient energy lines. Today, Glastonbury remains one of the UK’s spiritual capitals — and nobody knows its secrets better than Rollo Maughfling, the Archdruid of Stonehenge and Britain.
Having performed Druid rituals across Glastonbury and helped found the Council of British Druid Orders, Maughfling has spent over 50 years immersed in the town’s Pagan heartbeat. From ley lines and sacred springs to shops for witches and pubs for bards, here is his personal guide to experiencing Pagan Glastonbury.
1. Glastonbury Tor – The Heart of Sacred Britain
This iconic hill rising 158 meters above sea level is steeped in myth. According to Maughfling, it rests atop St Michael’s Ley Line, stretching from Cornwall’s St Michael’s Mount to Suffolk’s Eye Glastonbury Pagan.
The Christian ruins of St Michael’s Tower at the summit sit atop a Neolithic site revered by Pagans for millennia. Join local guide Tor Webster for a dramatic storytelling walk from High Street to the Tor’s peak.
Don’t Miss:
- Chalice Well – A red iron-rich sacred spring in a lush garden
- White Spring – A candlelit cave with calcium-rich waters beneath the Tor
2. Courtyard Books – Glastonbury’s Pagan Library
This hidden gem is a must for those interested in witchcraft, Wicca, alchemy, and Druid texts. Maughfling calls it “fantastic,” especially for rare and second-hand esoteric books Glastonbury Pagan.
Have questions about myth and magic? The shop’s owner is always open to chat.
Website: courtyardbooksglastonbury.co.uk
3. Star Child – The Pagan Apothecary
If you’re after handcrafted incense, ritual oils, and magical herbs, Star Child is your haven. The owner gathers local plants at dawn, blending them into seasonal remedies and deities’ offerings.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just browsing, the space radiates intention and spirituality.
Website: starchild.co.uk
4. George & Pilgrims Inn – A Pub with Pagan Roots
This 15th-century inn once housed pilgrims to Glastonbury Abbey. Today, it remains a hub for mystics and bards. “Everyone who’s anybody in Glastonbury has stayed there,” says Maughfling.
On warm evenings, expect animated discussion and live folk music in the courtyard where John Michell the visionary mystic, once held court.
Want more music? Maughfling recommends The King Arthur pub nearby for top-class psychedelic and folk gigs all year round.
5. Beltane Festival – Pagan Merriment and Ritual
Held every May, Beltane in Glastonbury blends ancient seasonal rites with modern activism and performance. The week-long celebration includes Glastonbury Pagan:
- Sunrise Druid ceremonies on the Tor
- Maypole dancing and bardic poetry
- Prayers for global healing
“It’s linked with world healing,” says Maughfling. “The coming summer months are celebrated in song and dance — a very ancient global tradition with Glastonbury flair.”
Conclusion: A Living, Breathing Pagan Town
Beyond the music and crowds of Glastonbury Festival, this mystical town hums with spiritual life year-round. Guided by Archdruid Rollo Maughfling’s wisdom, one can explore a deeply interwoven tapestry of Druidic, Pagan, and Christian tradition.
Whether you’re drawn by sacred springs, zodiac legends, esoteric books, or the call of the drums at Beltane, Glastonbury invites you to participate in living myth.
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