Pyramid Stage

The Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival is an icon that exists whether or not you're attending the festival itself. Even out of season, it's worth the pilgrimage to see the actual structure where Radiohead, Beyoncé, and countless others have performed - there's something genuinely moving about standing where the music happened. The stage sits in the middle of Worthy Farm, and while you can't wander the grounds freely when there's no festival on, the silhouette of that distinctive pyramid frame against the Somerset countryside is unmistakable and photogenic.

Reality check: this isn't a traditional attraction with visitor facilities or set opening hours. Your best bet is visiting during the festival itself in late June, when you'll experience the full chaos and magic of 100,000 people camped out near Glastonbury town. Outside festival season, it's more of a curiosity for music fans driving past - the farm is private land otherwise.

If you're based at one of the nearby parks - Tall Trees Glamping or Old Oaks Touring are both cracking spots just a few miles away - you could time a visit during the festival and experience Glastonbury properly. Alternatively, Orchard Farm Luxury Glamping offers a more upmarket base 6 miles out. The whole area around Glastonbury is festival territory, and the town itself has a wonderfully eccentric vibe year-round with its spiritual shops and Tor views. Even if live music isn't your thing, the Pyramid Stage represents something culturally significant to British festival culture - worth understanding why it matters.