# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Festival of Imbolc
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate the ancient Festival of Imbolc at Avalon Archaeology!

Drop in throughout the day for family-friendly crafts; weave a Brigid Cross made of rushes and reeds to take home and discover ancient ways of making fire. 

The day will end with stories in the Longhall and a closing ceremony to welcome back the light.

Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, marks the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It’s a time to celebrate the return of light and the first signs of spring. Imbolc is also known as Saint Brigid’s Day.

Drop in, normal admission applies.

Photo credit: Gary J Stearman on Unsplash 

For more information visit our website: https://swheritage.org.uk/events/imbolc-festival/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glastonbury/festival-of-imbolc/200029373965716
- **Event Categories**: festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 365

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Glastonbury
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.16996
- **long**: -2.822
- **full address**: Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9TU, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/5f3f764661374ce7ae3b1df069a381cbc18a9b8b7251bb2f5cf3f91ab7eaba9d-rimg-w1200-h858-dc774618-gmir?v=1769497574

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Festival of Imbolc being held?
  - **A:** Festival of Imbolc takes place on Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9TU, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Festival of Imbolc?
  - **A:** Festival of Imbolc is organized by Avalon Archaeology.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Festival of Imbolc is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glastonbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 360+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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