St Leonard's Church

The churchyard sits quietly on the edge of Glastonbury, a 15th-century structure that doesn't announce itself loudly but rewards a proper look around. St Leonard's has that solid, unshowy quality you find in many Somerset parish churches - sturdy walls, decent stone work, and the kind of interior that speaks more through detail than drama.

What you're really here for is the walk itself and the chance to poke about a genuinely local space, away from the tourist crush around the Tor and Abbey. The church itself is modest but well-kept, and the churchyard has that particular English peace - old graves, yews, the sort of place where time moves differently. It's the kind of spot where walkers passing through Glastonbury actually stop, rather than rushing to the next photo opportunity.

Historically minded visitors will find it interesting enough; families with young kids might manage twenty minutes before restlessness sets in. There's no admission charge and no faffing about with opening hours - it's a proper community church, not a heritage attraction. Allow half an hour if you're thorough, less if you're not.

Stay at one of the nearby glamping spots - Orchard Farm is literally under a mile away - and you can wander over on foot, taking in the quieter side of Glastonbury. It pairs well with walking the Tor itself, but offers something altogether gentler. Worth the detour if you're camping locally and want to avoid the crowds.