United Kingdom
Pilton is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated on the A361 road in the Mendip district. The parish includes the hamlets of West Compton, East Compton, Westholme, Beardly Batch and Cannards Grave. Pilton is famous as the location of the Glastonbury Festival, which is run by Pilton farmer Michael Eavis and his daughter Emily Eavis. The adjoining town of Glastonbury, which provides the name to the festival is a thriving centre for mystical, New Age, alternative spirituality.