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Chalice Well

Wellhouse Lane, Glastonbury, England
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Sites
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Tucson, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Very peaceful, well-ordered, sunlit gardens around a font of iron-rich water sacred to both Christians and Pagans, associated with St. Joseph of Arimathea and the Holy Grail, or Mother Earth and the Cauldron of Life, depending on who you talk to. All religions are welcome, here. The ground has many quiet places to sit, meditate, stroll, sip the healing waters... More

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Fareham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Good place to re-charge your batteries, lots of areas to meditate or sit quietly. More

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Bedfordshire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is a wonderful location for anyone who enjoys tranquility and an opportunity for quiet reflection. There is plenty of secluded seating around the well-maintained gardens, allowing people to enjoy the atmosphere and their own companies. The water is reputed to have healing properties and t is possible to fill up bottles with water from the drinking fountain;empty bottes can... More

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Stoke on Trent
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The Chalice Well is a must for anyone wanting to get away from the rat race and gather their thoughts. There are so many little nooks and crannys for you to lose yourself in. My advise is to take a butty and a drink, as well as a good book, and give yourself a spiritual break. More

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Carleton Place, ON
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Such a peaceful place. You need time to really appreciate the tranquility and peacefulness of Chalice Well. Take the time in one of the little areas find your inner peace and appreciate the beauty. More

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West Midlands
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

If you are going to Glastonbury, its worth a visit. More

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Wells, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Often missed by visitors to the tor, well worth spending an hour or two resting here. More

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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Peaceful, calm,beautiful. We were visited by a robin who followed us to the well and sang us a song. Magical. More

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Weymouth
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I found peace and a true connection with Spirit and Gaia here. I have been here three times now and will continue to do so. The plants are lovely and the staff very helpful and friendly More

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thailand
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

peaceful, quite, tranquil a real oasis amongst busy life More

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