Take a King Arthur Tour of London At These Incredible Sites

Are you a fan of the legends surrounding King Arthur? Do you want to discover the world that spawned the legends? If you know where to look you can still find pieces of King Arthur’s realm in modern-day England. Come along as we take you on a journey to find King Arthur’s England.

The Legend of King Arthur

The Legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are known worldwide. It has been the basis for countless other tales and even movies. While little is known of the real King Arthur it is believed that the legends are based on a King of Britain who ruled sometime in the first few centuries, probably around 6 AD.

Start at Stonehenge

Less than two hours southwest of London is Stonehenge. It is the most mystical and mythical place in England. In the story of King Arthur, it was the wizard Merlin who created Stonehenge as a tribute to fallen chieftains. It is the perfect place to start your King Arthur Tour and find the roots of the ancient magic of the Isles.

Glastonbury Tor

About an hour west of Stonehenge, you will find the real Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury Tor. It is here that 12th-century monks at the Glastonbury Abbey say they discovered the remains of King Arthur and his Queen Guinevere. At that time, Glastonbury Tor would have been surrounded by what amounts to a swamp or moat, and risen like a small mountain out of the British fog.

Glastonbury Abbey

Glastonbury Abbey was originally constructed in the 7th century. After a devastating fire in the 1100s, it was rebuilt again in the 1200s. It was in this abbey that supposedly the King and Queen’s bodies were discovered as well as the King’s famed sword Excalibur.