Rural Life Museum Tours

Photo by Peter Salisbury
Photo by Peter Salisbury
If the forecast is looking grim, why not spend the day at Rural Life Museum? You'll be fascinated by just how many interesting facts you can learn about the past here.

Rural Life Museum is a worthwhile place to begin exploring Glastonbury. This collection of historical artifacts is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Set aside time for other attractions like Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Abbey, and Wookey Hole Caves to make the most of what's on offer in the area.

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Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

Bristol Grand Hotel By Sunday

4 out of 5
Bristol City Centre
Price was $1,243, price is now $1,131 per person
$1,131
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 20
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Miami (MIA) to Bristol (BRS)
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Very convenient and my room had a lovely view across the City.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2025

The Old Bell Hotel

The Old Bell Hotel

4 out of 5
Price was $1,359, price is now $1,203 per person
$1,203
per person
Oct 15 - Oct 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Nashville (BNA) to Bristol (BRS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (262 reviews)
History of the building and setting was interesting and the ambience was excellent

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel

Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
Bristol Floating Harbour
Price was $1,330, price is now $1,224 per person
$1,224
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 20
found 6 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Miami (MIA) to Bristol (BRS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,141 reviews)
We went to Bristol Hippodrome in the evening so it’s great, walked just around the corner. One member of staff as we approached the desk said she was on a shift change and someone would be out straightaway! Didn’t happen so we ended up queuing all over again to see someone else. At 10:20pm, we returned from theatre to hotel and we could not have a coffee as machine was finished!!! All lights were still on and I’m sure had we been in their Miller & Carter restaurant we would have had one! Poor service for such a grand hotel. Barman was unapologetic. Rooms are quiet except for the usual thoughtless people slamming the bedroom door. Breakfast, no teaspoons with cup & saucers, tables weren’t cleared either all dishes on your table whilst you negotiated a space or empty tables left with dirty dishes on. We would stay again for convenience and car parking but maybe skip breakfast.

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

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Best Lodging Options Near Rural Life Museum

8 Owls B&B

8 Owls B&B

3 out of 5
8 High Street, Glastonbury, England
8 Owls B&B
George & Pilgrims Hotel

George & Pilgrims Hotel

3 out of 5
1 High Street, Glastonbury, England
George & Pilgrims Hotel
St Anne's B&B

St Anne's B&B

3 out of 5
Chilkwell Street, Glastonbury, England
St Anne's B&B
Camelot Retreat

Camelot Retreat

2.5 out of 5
6 Meadow View, Glastonbury, England
Camelot Retreat
Haydn House - B&B

Haydn House - B&B

3.5 out of 5
13a Silver Street, Glastonbury, England
Haydn House - B&B
Bove Town House

Bove Town House

3.5 out of 5
Bove Town, Glastonbury, England
Bove Town House
The Covenstead

The Covenstead

3.5 out of 5
Naish House, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, England
The Covenstead
Glastonbury Charm - Cozy 2 Bedroom House

Glastonbury Charm - Cozy 2 Bedroom House

2 out of 5
Glastonbury
Glastonbury Charm - Cozy 2 Bedroom House
Glastonbury Mystic Vault - 1 Bedroom Split Level, Sleeps 3

Glastonbury Mystic Vault - 1 Bedroom Split Level, Sleeps 3

Glastonbury
Glastonbury Mystic Vault - 1 Bedroom Split Level, Sleeps 3
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