Tranquility and spiritual experiences abound in Glastonbury's Green Fields, a surprising oasis of flora and fauna amidst the festival's cacophony
The Green Fields, affectionately known as the 'beating heart' of Glastonbury Festival, is turning 40 this year. This area, nestled amidst the bustling festival, offers a unique blend of education, relaxation, and entertainment for festival-goers.
One of the most noteworthy attractions within the Green Fields is The Peace Garden, a tranquil haven established by Beth Llewellyn in the early 1990s as part of a healing area at the festival. Over the past 26 years, The Peace Garden has grown into a 1.5-acre oasis, featuring mature trees, a vegan café, and various gardens that showcase permaculture design techniques.
The Permaculture Garden is more than just a pretty sight. It's a practical solution to the climate crisis, as described by many. This space offers workshops on topics such as climate emergency talks, rural crafts, yoga, meditation, and jewellery making. Visitors can also learn about the twelve principles and three ethics of permaculture, which emphasise fair shares, people care, and earth care.
The Permaculture Garden is home to a diverse range of wildlife. In 2023, wildlife mapping identified 23 bird species, including the spotted flycatcher, a bird on the red endangered list. Tawny owls also nest on the site every year, making it a regular stop for these beautiful birds.
Much of the plant life in the Permaculture Garden has edible, medicinal, or building uses. Many plants have been grown from seed, donated, or propagated from plants grown in the Project Manager's home garden. Over the years, the garden has developed a forest garden, 22 raised allotment beds, an edible flower garden, a memorial garden, and a roundhouse with an edible roof.
Some of the tools used in the Permaculture Garden have been adopted from indigenous methodologies from all over the globe. This garden offers a unique opportunity to learn about and appreciate different gardening techniques from around the world.
For spiritual festival-goers, The Green Fields also offers the Swan Stone Circle in the Kings Meadow, a serene spot to watch the sunrise and sunset.
The Green Fields is more than just a part of Glastonbury Festival; it's a movement towards a more sustainable future. It encourages festival-goers to appreciate gardens and even provides a springboard for volunteers to get into horticulture. The Green Fields include Green Futures, the Greencrafts Village, Healing Fields, Green Kids, Croissant Neuf stage, and The Peace Garden. Each of these areas contributes to the festival's mission of placing ecological awareness at its centre.
This year, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Green Fields, let's take a moment to appreciate the efforts being made towards a greener and more sustainable future. The Green Fields at Glastonbury Festival is a testament to what can be achieved when we come together to make a difference.
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