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St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses, Glastonbury

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Hidden in a small alley, St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses offer a respite from the city bustle. Surrounded by a peaceful garden, this historic chapel takes you back in time, exhibiting architectural features from 13th and 15th centuries. Notice the remains of a medieval archway that once led into a dining room to the left of the chapel. You can go inside the partially furnished almshouse, which once provided a shelter to people suffering from leprosy. To visit St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses on your holiday in Glastonbury, and find out what else Glastonbury has to offer, use our Glastonbury.

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By correaeugenia

A place for prair and meditation, contemplation. Feels like we are away from time and space Visited many times.

A place for prair and meditation, contemplation. Feels like we are away from time and space Visited many times. more »
By snowdrop2252

I have been visiting Glastonbury for nine years and this is the first time I have visited St Margaret’ Chapel, having not even known it was there. A place of peace and serenity in our busy world. I...

I have been visiting Glastonbury for nine years and this is the first time I have visited St Margaret’ Chapel, having not even known it was there. A place of peace and serenity in our busy world. I... more »
By Cherriesfan99

It is easy to miss this rather good but rather understated retreat, and historic almshouses. As we went in, I overheard a young lady quietly explain to a volunteer that this was the most peace...

It is easy to miss this rather good but rather understated retreat, and historic almshouses. As we went in, I overheard a young lady quietly explain to a volunteer that this was the most peace... more »