An open day will discuss whether Glastonbury should be made a World Heritage Site.

The event will take place at Glastonbury Town Hall on Sunday, October 13 from 10am to 4pm.

The Town Council has been looking into the feasibility of this proposal for some time, and this open day is part of a series where the public can share their views.

Over the past 20 years, the question of World Heritage Status for Glastonbury has been raised several times, with an initial exploration of the idea in 2006.

In 2016, the high sheriff of Somerset, Edward Bayntun-Coward DL, expressed his support for the idea.

He said: "The advantages of being granted World Heritage Site status are potentially enormous – comparable to Three Michelin Stars – it creates a universal brand.

"It would boost self-esteem along with visitor numbers and attract investment (hotels, restaurants, etc.).

"The sites need to be clearly defined – Glastonbury Tor and Abbey; these are indisputably of outstanding universal value."

The chair of the town council’s Glastonbury World Heritage Status Committee added: "As chair of the Town Council’s Glastonbury World Heritage Status Committee, I am delighted that our council is prepared to take this positive step on behalf of all the residents of Glastonbury.

"It is vital that we have strong community support for this initiative over the next few years, so all local people and stakeholders will have an opportunity to comment and be consulted on the emerging proposals concerning World Heritage status."

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