King Arthur's Tomb

The supposed burial place of King Arthur sits in Glastonbury Abbey's grounds, and whether you believe the legend or not, it's a compelling spot. What you're actually looking at is a stone slab marking where monks claimed to have found Arthur's remains in the 12th century - a discovery that conveniently helped put Glastonbury on the medieval map and filled the abbey's coffers. It's free to wander over and have a look, though the full abbey experience costs a few quid and gives proper context.

History obsessives will get the most from this. You need to care about Arthurian legend, monastic politics, and medieval tomb-hunting to find it genuinely engaging - it's not a flashy visitor experience. The slab itself is modest, honestly. Twenty minutes covers it unless you're the type who stands there reconstructing arguments about Excalibur.

Glastonbury itself is walkable from the nearby campsites - Bobsfield Campsite and Old Oaks Touring are barely a mile away, which is handy if you've got kids who need downtime between attractions. The town's got shops, cafes, and enough weird energy to keep you entertained while you're deciding whether Arthur actually spent his last days here or whether the whole thing was medieval marketing genius.

Go if you're touring Somerset and already planning the abbey visit. Don't make a special trip just for the tomb.