Room Capacity
50
Drawing Room
Best for talks, workshops, meetings and larger group sessions.
- Presentation
- 50
- With tables
- 36
Venue hire in Glastonbury Abbey
Historic Venue Hire in the Heart of Glastonbury Abbey
Host meetings, workshops, retreats and events in a distinctive historic house overlooking the Abbey grounds. Combining characterful spaces with modern facilities, Abbey House offers a memorable setting for gatherings of all kinds.
- 4
- Flexible rooms
- 50
- Largest room capacity
- 4 or 8
- Hour hire options
A venue that feels different
Character, calm and practical support for purposeful gatherings.
Unlike hotels and conference centres, Abbey House offers an environment that inspires conversation, reflection and collaboration. The house sits within the Glastonbury Abbey estate, pairing historic atmosphere with the essentials organisers need: clear hire options, useful facilities and a welcoming team.
Corporate away days
Retreats
Training sessions
Community events
About Abbey House
A historic house in the heart of Glastonbury
Abbey House is a distinctive historic property set beside Glastonbury Abbey. Its rooms combine period character, generous proportions and a calm setting, making it a memorable place for meetings, workshops, retreats and private gatherings. The house offers a sense of occasion without losing the practical details needed for a well-run event.
Featured rooms
Choose a room with the right atmosphere and capacity.
From presentation-ready layouts to quieter workshop spaces, each room brings a different balance of character, flexibility and practicality.
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Room Capacity
45
Sitting Room
Best for smaller gatherings, informal meetings, breakout sessions and direct garden access.
- Presentation
- 45
- With tables
- 30
Seated Capacity
25
Library
Best for workshops, reading groups, quiet discussion, reflection and planning sessions.
- Seated capacity
- 25
- Best for
- Quiet discussion
Seated Capacity
20
Small Meeting Room
Best for interviews, team meetings, planning calls, hybrid working and focused conversations.
- Seated capacity
- 20
- Best for
- Focused meetings
Modern facilities
Historic setting without sacrificing practicality.
Abbey House is suited to events that need atmosphere and function in equal measure. Technology support, fibre broadband, refreshments and catering options help organisers keep the day running smoothly.
- High-speed fibre broadband
- Projector, screens and TVs
- Owly conferencing for hybrid meetings
- Catering kitchen and refreshment support
- Flexible catering and Abbey access add-ons
Gardens and Abbey views
Give your agenda room to breathe.
Landscaped gardens overlooking Glastonbury Abbey create space for breaks, outdoor workshops, summer receptions and quieter retreat moments. The setting is a meaningful part of the experience, not a background detail.
Breakout space
Outdoor workshops
Summer receptions
Retreat activities
Straightforward hire
Flexible half-day and full-day options.
Share your preferred date, numbers and room choice, and the Abbey House team will confirm availability, room suitability, catering options and the clearest route to booking.
Option
Duration
Good for
Next step
Tailored support
By arrangement
Catering, refreshments, technology requirements and Abbey access
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Why Choose Abbey House for Venue Hire in Glastonbury?
Abbey House is a distinctive choice for venue hire in Glastonbury because it gives organisers something many spaces cannot: atmosphere with practical support. Set within the Glastonbury Abbey estate, the house brings a sense of calm, history and occasion to meetings, planning days, retreats and private gatherings.
A historic house in Glastonbury, ideal for meetings, workshops, retreats and private gatherings. Flexible rooms, natural light and gardens for breaks or reflection make Abbey House well suited to one-day programmes, team sessions and community events.
For organisers who want a memorable setting without sacrificing clarity or convenience, Abbey House offers a balanced answer. The setting supports the event, and the practical details help the day run smoothly.
Ready to discuss your event?
Tell us what you are planning and we will help shape the right hire option.
Venue hire enquiries
Start with a few details.
Every great conversation starts with the right space. Tell us about your plans and we will respond with availability and next steps.
Abbey House, Glastonbury Abbey Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9EL 01458 832267 enquiries@abbeyhouseglastonbury.co.ukCatering options
Catering can be discussed as part of your enquiry. Light catering may include refreshments, tea, coffee and simple break-time options. Fuller catering can be discussed for longer sessions, meetings, workshops or private gatherings where guests need something more substantial. Tell us what you have in mind and we will advise on suitable options.
Accessibility
Abbey House has wheelchair access. Please tell us about any accessibility needs when enquiring so we can advise on the most suitable rooms and arrangements.