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The Glastonbury Festival gateway (the nearest station to Worthy Farm), the round house lock-up (one of England's most unusual village lock-ups), local food and market culture, and a small Somerset market town of great charm
A little history
Castle Cary is the nearest railway station to the Glastonbury Festival site — every June the town is transformed as festival-goers pass through. The barrel-shaped lock-up on the market square dates from 1779 and is one of the most photographed village curiosities in Somerset. The town has been a market centre for south Somerset since medieval times.
The round house lock-up in the market square is extraordinary. The George Hotel is a lovely Somerset coaching inn. The Friday market for local produce. In Glastonbury Festival week the town is lively beyond all recognition.
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The town has excellent independent cafes and the George Hotel restaurant. Local Somerset produce — cheese, cider and dairy — is exceptional. Market days bring excellent local food.
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Castle Cary is a place in Somerset known for the Glastonbury Festival gateway (the nearest station to Worthy Farm), the round house lock-up (one of England's most unusual village lock-ups), local food and market culture, and a small Somerset market town of great charm. Castle Cary is the nearest railway station to the Glastonbury Festival site — every June the town is transformed as festival-goers pass through. The population is around 3,000.
The town has excellent independent cafes and the George Hotel restaurant. Local Somerset produce — cheese, cider and dairy — is exceptional. Market days bring excellent local food.
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Roam covers Castle Cary and the surrounding area in Somerset, including Ansford, Ditcheat, Evercreech, Lamyatt, Wraxall, North Cadbury, Queen Camel and Sparkford.
