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Information Centres

Visit the nearby Tourist Information Centres (TIC) to pick up leaflets, local books, maps, accommodation lists and details about upcoming events. The Avalon Marshes Centre has a Visitor Information Point located in Somerset Crafts.

Avalon Marshes Centre is located at the heart of the nature reserves near Westhay and Shapwick.
Glastonbury TIC is in the centre of the town near the Abbey. It is open 10am to 3pm Monday to Sunday.
Wells TIC is in the Town Hall in the Market Square.

Maps

Getting Around

Cycling is the best way to explore the wider Avalon Marshes. The roads, tracks and droves are flat and most are quiet. The Avalon Marshes Centre makes a good base to explore from. To find out more about cycling in the Avalon Marshes go to our Cycling page.

Walking is a good way to explore the nature reserves. They have tracks, trails and boardwalks some of which are wheelchair and pushchair friendly. To find out more go to our Nature Reserves pages.

Cycling Walking

Interactive map

Use our Interactive Map to find the principal places of interest. Go to our Maps, Books and Guides page for more information and resources. Many can be obtained from the Avalon Marshes Centre and local Tourist Information Centres.

Interactive Map

Stay and Eat

With lots to see and do in the Avalon Marshes you will want to stay a while and sample the local food and drink. There is a wide range of accommodation, a friendly welcome and great hospitality. You can find out more by visiting the Visit Somerset website via the links below.

Accommodation Food and Drink

Hire Our Rooms

Located just 10 minutes from Glastonbury, the Avalon Marshes Centre (AMC) is a gateway to the Avalon Marshes, a captivating wetland landscape at the heart of the Somerset Levels and Moors. Here, visitors can enjoy an array of amenities, including a café, craft gallery, open-air archaeology museum, visitor information point, picnic area with wildlife pond, free parking and accessible toilets.

Nestled within the AMC are our private meeting rooms, providing a unique setting for your meetings, workshops, or events. These rooms are available Monday to Friday, with flexible arrangements for evening and weekend bookings upon request.

Room Hire at the Avalon Marshes Centre

Still got questions?

If you have any other questions regarding getting to the Avalon marshes, staying overnight or eating please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help!