May Days of the Past

A short history of Beltane Celebrations in Glastonbury.

The celebration of May Day has become one of the most important in Glastonbury’s busy seasonal calendar, with thousands of people gathering throughout the day. Locals and visitors greet the sunrise from the Tor in a Druidic ceremony, then head to Chalice Well to jump over the Beltane Fire. Later in the morning they gather in the Town’s centre for further ceremonial events, joining with drummers, Morris dancers, the Greenmen, the Horde and o...

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Published on April 19, 2025 01:45
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