Overview

Glastonbury has two adjacent springs, the Chalice Well (see separate review) and the White Spring which is inside a building lit my candle light, which provides it with a unique atmosphere. There is step free access into the building but not into the pools.

Transport & Parking

Glastonbury does not have a train station. I took the 376 bus from Bristol which took about 1.5 hours. The bus is accessible with a ramp at the front of the bus and a wheelchair user space. Glastonbury is not a large town but it's about a 0.7 mile walk from the bus stop to the White Spring, so I took a taxi. I arranged for the taxi to collect me later. Be careful if you are approaching the White Spring from the Chalice Well, as the road where the White Spring is located has cattle like grids in places, where the stream flows, both on the road and and pavement. There isn't a car park at the White Spring, however, if you are also visiting the Chalice Well on the same day I would suggest leaving your car there in the disabled parking bays.

Access

The main entrance to the White Spring is not step free, as there are 3 steps which has no handrail and were quite uneven and slippery when I visited. Instead I entered by the side door which has a step free entrance. The floor is wet and uneven. When you enter it takes a few minutes to adjust to the candlelight and darkness, so watch your footing. Inside there are 2 pools, the Temple Pool is 2f deep and the Healing Pool is 4f 6" deep. The public are able to swim in both pools and please be aware that nude bathing is common place. There are only steps into the pool. There are also 3 shrines, one to Brigid, Our Lady of Avalon and the King of the World of Faerie. The shrines are separate spaces for quiet reflection and have some low bench seating.

Toilets

No toilet facilities.

Staff

The White Spring is run by volunteers so is only opened for limited hours/ days. Staff are there to assist visitors. When I arrived the volunteer didn't have the key for the side door and I arranged with him to come back later. When I returned he (sorry I forgot his name) leant me his arm so I was more stable when walking around and spoke to me about the temple. When I asked if there was only steps into the pools, he said that he would ask if a ramp could be installed.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

There is no entry fee but donations are appreciated. Photos are not allowed in the building. Outside there is a White Well fountain, see photo, and a tap for you to collect water from. This is a very special place and well worth visiting if it is open. Just watch your footing as the floor is slippery, particularly after prolonged periods of intense rain.

Photos