Guided walks and Tours of Glastonbury and its Trees.

To The Trees is a project led by Matt Witt, a Glastonbury artist, musician, and tree enthusiast. He offers guided tree walks that include poetry and music, tree identification workshops and personal tree identification tuition. Public walks happen twice a month, as well as the Abbey walks. Private tree walk experiences for those wanting to explore the trees, or to widenthe scope and embark on a tour of Glastonbury.

The Walks

Private Tree Walks and Tours

A tour of Glastonbury Guided by The Trees.

For those seeking a more personal experience, private walks can be tailored to individuals, couples, and groups. Whether you’re new to Glastonbury and wish to orient yourself through its landscape or a seasoned visitor longing for a fresh perspective, this is your opportunity to walk in step with nature’s rhythm. Expect deep conversation, moments of stillness, and a journey shaped around your curiosity.

(***** 5-star reviews and “Highly Recommended” on TripAdvisor. Booking directly with Matt ensures the best experience.)

For private bookings, contact Matt

Public Tree Walks

Join Matt for a walk To The Trees.

Held twice a month in Glastonbury, these gentle walks weave through the lanes, meeting prominent trees, and some less prominent, as we weave through the Avalon landscape. As we walk, Matt shares his knowledge of trees, intertwining botany with poetry and song.

View 2025 walks (pdf)

Abbey Tree Tours

Explore the trees of Glastonbury Abbey.

Glastonbury Abbey holds an ancient silence, a resonance of history entwined with its trees. Matt created the Abbey’s official tree guide, offering a unique perspective shaped by deep research and personal connection to the landscape. Having authored the Abbey’s official tree guide, Matt leads guided tours through its sacred grounds, introducing key trees and offering new perspectives on this hallowed space. These walks take place once a month in summer and autumn, welcoming both visitors and long-time Abbey wanderers alike.

See Glastonbury Abbey website for dates and tickets.

Private Tree Walks and Tours

A tour of Glastonbury Guided by The Trees.

For those seeking a more personal experience, private walks can be tailored to individuals, couples, and groups. Whether you’re new to Glastonbury and wish to orient yourself through its landscape or a seasoned visitor longing for a fresh perspective, this is your opportunity to walk in step with nature’s rhythm. Expect deep conversation, moments of stillness, and a journey shaped around your curiosity.

(***** 5-star reviews and “Highly Recommended” on TripAdvisor. Booking directly with Matt ensures the best experience.)

For private bookings, contact Matt –

Tree Identification Workshops

For those who wish to deepen their connection with trees, these workshops offer an immersive, hands-on approach to learning. Ideal for individuals, families, and home-schooling groups, these sessions teach the art of recognising trees through their bark, leaves, buds and flowers, introducing the common native species and building our repertoire through observation and repetition. Contact Matt to discuss a workshop.

Personal Tree Identification Tuition

For those seeking focused one-on-one guidance, Matt offers personal tree identification tuition tailored to your pace and interests. These sessions provide a deeper understanding of tree recognition, Perfect for those who wish to refine their skills in the field.

 


About Matt

Matt Witt is an artist, musician, and Bard of Ynys Wytrin (Glastonbury). Originally from Salisbury, Matt found his way to Glastonbury via London, drawn by its mythic landscapes and the endless inspiration of Avalon’s trees.

His journey is one of observation and transformation—of walking the land, listening to its whispers, and weaving those echoes into music, art, and words. To The Trees is an extension of this devotion, an invitation to step into a world where nature and creativity intertwine.

To walk with Matt is to step into a story where the trees are not just seen, but heard, felt, and understood. To share this experience with others is, as he says, a dream come true.

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Reviews

What a wonderful experience. Matt is a very gracious host, he is very knowledgeable and we learnt lots of new things. He accompanied us up The Tor too. The poetry and folk singing were wonderful. This is a must if you love nature and want to learn about the trees and the area of Glastonbury, we definitely recommend Guided by the trees.

★★★★★

Me and my friend really enjoyed this tour! Our knowledgeable guide took us for a long walk among amazing trees and shared with us his gift of music, singing and poetry. We highly recommend this tour who wants to have a genuine experience of Glanstobury magic with a local gentle being!

★★★★★

This part of our trip was a highlight of our two-week trip. My mom and I were looking forward to traveling to Glastonbury, and she picked this out as a surprise outing. Matt is a wealth of knowledge, humor, and wisdom. His music was an amazing touch to the tour, and we could have hung out all day with Matt! We would absolutely recommend this tree walk. It was an amazing way to connect with the land and folklore of Glastonbury ~ I say this as someone who rarely goes on “tours”, but I am so glad I said yes to this!
★★★★★
Matthew heartwarmingly guided us into the world of Gog & Magog and their fellow trees with inspiring stories and touching stings and poetry. An unforgettable experience in the beautiful nature of Glastonbury.
★★★★★