Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses

The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses sits quietly on the edge of Glastonbury, a modest modern building that serves the local congregation. It's not a tourist attraction in the traditional sense - there's no grand architecture to gawk at, no gift shop, no guided tours. What you're looking at is a working place of worship, and that's the honest truth of it.

If you're curious about how different faith communities operate, or you're interested in contemporary religious architecture as opposed to the medieval churches that dominate Somerset, it's worth a passing look. The building itself is functional rather than beautiful. Most visitors will spend five minutes here at most.

This isn't really a destination for families on holiday. Kids won't find anything to occupy them, and unless you have a genuine interest in Jehovah's Witnesses or comparative religion, there's little reason to add it to an itinerary. You'd be better served exploring Glastonbury's actual draws - Glastonbury Tor, the Abbey, the town's eclectic high street.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Old Oaks Touring is just a mile away, or Tall Trees Glamping at three miles - and you're doing a wider tour of the area's religious sites, you could fit this in as a brief diversion. But don't expect opening hours information or visitor facilities. Ring ahead if you want access to anything beyond viewing the exterior. Frankly, your time is better spent elsewhere in this corner of Somerset.