Opening of the eco-roundhouse at St Brigid’s Chapel and Field, Glastonbury

Early day motion 1007, tabled 21 October 2026 by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 1 member.

That this House welcomes the opening of the eco-roundhouse at the St Brigid’s Chapel and Field project in Beckery, Glastonbury; congratulates the Friends of Bride’s Mound, Somerset Wildlife Trust and South West Heritage Trust, alongside volunteers and the wider community, on their work to protect and celebrate the site’s rich heritage and natural environment; notes that the project forms part of the Glastonbury Town Deal and encompasses 33 acres of historic landscape and wildlife habitats; further welcomes the provision of a new space for meetings and educational activities, alongside improved access for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility; recognises the project’s contribution to enhancing biodiversity, supporting health and wellbeing and bringing the stories of this ancient place of pilgrimage to a wider audience; wishes all involved continued success in developing the site for residents and visitors alike; and calls on the Government to invest in the protection and conservation of historic sites, support community-led heritage projects, and improve public access to the UK’s cultural heritage for the benefit of future generations.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 1.