Glastonbury Festival 2024: Farm shops, cafes and petrol stations on the road from Bristol

If you’re driving to Glastonbury Festival this week, you may be planning your route as you head to the ‘world’s biggest music festival’.

From the songs you’ll be listening to, to where you might need to stop for gas, and even where you might tuck into a delicious meal – or pick up some last-minute supplies. There’s a lot to learn besides where you’ll camp and who you’ll see when you get there.

One of the most popular routes to get from Bristol to Worthy Farm is on the A37. In addition to this, you’ll find a farm store or two, gas stations and other stations.

We’ve compiled a list of some of these places along the way…

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Some petrol stations on the A37 between Bristol and Glastonbury Festival

• Esso, Wells Road, Whitchurch, BS14 9HX
• Lowers Filling Station, Main Street, Temple Cloud, BS39 5BZ
• Texaco, Bristol Road, Farrington Gurney, BS39 6TG
• Gulf, A37 Shepton Mallet, BA4 6TB

Shops and supermarkets on the A37 between Bristol and Glastonbury Festival

• Tesco Superstore, Townsend Shopping Park, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5EG
• Co-op Food, St Mary’s Lane, Pilton, BA4 4BB

Farrington’s Farm Shop & Cafe

Located on Main Street in Farrington Gurney, this farm shop and cafe is open from 9am to 5pm (until 4pm on Sundays), with food served in the cafe daily from 9am to 11.30am and 12pm: 00-15:30 (15:00 Sunday). As well as a farm shop, there is also a deli, butcher and shopping village which is full of independent shops and lounges and sits between the cafe, indoor play and farm shop.

The Soap Bar Cafe

Soap Bar Cafe is located on Upper Bristol Road, Clutton and is open from 9am to 4pm (closed Sundays) – booking is recommended if you want to sit in. It offers light lunches including paninis, tarts and frittatas along with fresh homemade cakes every day. You can even get a cream tea (though you have to book 48 hours in advance).

As well as teas, coffees and various soft drinks, The Soap Bar Cafe also serves beer, cider, wine and bubbly. There’s even a boutique gift shop and even a 24/7 self-service laundromat in the parking lot.

The cheeky bean

Taking a small detour into town, Cheeky Bean is located at 12 Marketplace in Shepton Mallet and is open from 9am to 4pm most days. Its menu offers brunch and lunch options, as well as daily specials including frittatas, soups, dahl, toasts and salads. In addition, there is a selection of freshly baked homemade cakes, as well as hot drinks and more.

Thorner’s Farm Shop

Based in Pylle in Somerset, The Thorner’s Farm Shop stocks a wide range of products from Thorner and local suppliers. These include a butcher’s counter, fresh seafood, freshly baked savory snacks, homewares, clothing and lifestyle products.

Next door you will find The Den which is a place where you can sit down for food. Traditional breakfast, lunch and even coffee and homemade cake are served here. Thorner’s is open 8am-5pm (9am-3pm Sundays).