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A ferry has crossed the Connecticut River at Rocky Hill since 1655; the state still runs it eight months a year, a three-car barge pushed across by a diesel towboat

The Rocky Hill–Glastonbury Ferry holds the title of the oldest continuously operating ferry in the U.S., dating back to 1655. This unique four-minute adventure across the Connecticut River functions on demand from April through November. Annually, it accommodates over 120,000 riders who cherish its peaceful journey compared to bustling roadways.…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

‘The cauldron was already bubbling …’ Green Lung, Druidess and the return of folk horror to British heavy metal

Playing a sound rooted in 80s bands such as Witchfinder General and Pagan Altar, metal bands are once again gravitating towards dark folklore – but in a ‘Glastonbury crystal shop’ kind of way

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

There’s a Glastonbury-shaped hole in Oasis’s 2027 tour announcement

Could the rock ‘n’ roll brothers be making their return to Worthy Farm next year?

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Liam Gallagher denies Oasis Glastonbury rumours with foul-mouthed response

There has been speculation the Manchester band’s next big gig could be during the return of the festival in 2027.

Evening Standard · Aug 23

Andy Burnham took more than £13k in freebies before becoming PM

Andy Burnham took more than £13,000 worth of freebies including horseracing tickets and a trip to Glastonbury before becoming Prime Minister

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Madonna will not be playing Glastonbury in 2027, Emily Eavis says

Festival organiser says she has booked next year’s headliners but would not say if Taylor Swift is among them

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

In 1956, an 11-year-old took an abbot’s kneecap and medieval tile from Glastonbury Abbey; 70 years later, his widow returned it from Australia

A medieval abbot's kneecap and a floor tile have been returned to Glastonbury Abbey more than 70 years after they were taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological dig. The artefacts were kept in Australia for decades before the boy's widow brought them back following his death in 2025.

The Times of India · Aug 7

‘It’s Glastonbury on wheels’: Welsh eisteddfod cultural event celebrates 850th year

This year’s edition, Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, has gone back to its roots at the castle where a prince first held it in 1176

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2

Bringing magic home: Glastonbury‑style witchcraft lands in Bangkok

Voralapa "Pyn" Lochaya, a “green witch” and Destiny Matrix coach, says witchcraft is a lifestyle rooted in the five elements and herbal healing. After studying Thai, Chinese and Yunani herbal medicine and training in Glastonbury, she’s opening a “witch shop” in Thailand to promote healing, astrology and a new, less…

Bangkok Post · Jul 11

No Glastonbury? No problem. Create your own mini-festival at home this summer, with no rain to spoil the fun

Create the festival vibe at home this summer with everything from personalised wristbands and atmospheric lighting, to music games, bean bags and temporary tattoos for the kids

Louder · Jul 1