When is the best time to arrive?

[LondonTom]

And of course if you arrive 'late', you know those areas will be full so you head to a quieter area ... and by doing so avoid lugging yourself and your gear to a particular field only to find it full, causing you to then carry your gear to somewhere else.

[ICGenie]

We drive down on Tuesday night, stay in a hotel and get there for about 7am on Wednesday. I would go Tuesday and sleep in the car but I like getting that final shower! Rain or shine, that Wednesday morning is excruciating but we like our pitch and I'd be gutted if we lost it. Maybe we'll take a wander round next year at about 2pm and see where there is space and whether it's worth leaving it til later.

[Time Being]

I realize that all one could do is speculate at this point, but arriving via bus (so at Gate A) at 7:45 am, how long do you think one would wait in line before getting in?

[outlinereality]

I always leave my my house about midnight to get to B&W about 3-4AM - get the bus there, even then, waiting to get on site, I barely remember the queue, I actually quite enjoy the chats and excitement 2010 it was a tad disorganised but in 2011 queue ere was much better and alot shorter too! Not to mention the green perks

[AiiShotTheDJ]

We're staying 14 miles or so away in a travelodge on the Tuesday and plan to leave the travelodge about 5am and come in on the quiter roads they suggest on the website. Will that be ok?

[mr gumby]

We're staying 14 miles or so away in a travelodge on the Tuesday and plan to leave the travelodge about 5am and come in on the quiter roads they suggest on the website. Will that be ok?

[Thearg]

Sorry wrong thread.

Edited February 2, 2013 by Thearg

[glasto-worker]

I don't know why but that picture has made me feel really fucking excited.

[hulk mike]

Last time I went was 2009, set off from london around 4/5 and arrived at the west carparks around 7/8 am wednesday, didnt take too long at all to get in as i remember, however was a while ago and may be a slightly rose tinted memory.

will be attempting to do the same this year, seeing as they now open the carparks from tuesday, from people who experienced it last time, does this generally ease traffic getting into the car parks, but increase queueing time to get into the actual site? or does it ease both? or does it worsen both?

[dan05delaney]

Last time I went was 2009, set off from london around 4/5 and arrived at the west carparks around 7/8 am wednesday, didnt take too long at all to get in as i remember, however was a while ago and may be a slightly rose tinted memory.

will be attempting to do the same this year, seeing as they now open the carparks from tuesday, from people who experienced it last time, does this generally ease traffic getting into the car parks, but increase queueing time to get into the actual site? or does it ease both? or does it worsen both?

[charl0tte90]

There's only one coach from where I live to Glastonbury, and doesn't arrive at the festival until 15:00. From what I've been reading that's a rubbish time to arrive in terms of camping spots? I'm not too bothered if it's not in the best campsites, as long as it's not too far of a trek everyday!

[Andeeroo]

I'll probably be arriving around 6pm-ish on the Wednesday this year. What are the fields like at this time? I know they get packed quite quickly but how quickly?

Hoping to get a decent spot in Bushy Ground or maybe Park Home Ground? Undecided really but not too bothered at being in the the central fields. Prefer somewhere a bit quieter. Managed to find a space at 7pm on the Friday in 2011 so I am sure it won't be too bad, but still hoping to have a slight choice as to where we end up!

[Kyle the Sink]

Me and mrs sink would have had the same issue with the coach. Nearest to us is Doncaster and that coach wouldn't arrive until late late afternoon hence why we will be driving overnight to get there for 4am. Don't want to miss anything

[Rio]

After all of this time I'm still undecided on when to arrive!

Staying in Glastonbury on the Tuesday then probably heading early morning (5am or 6am maybe?) I'm driving a bunch of us (10 in total) in a minibus/van so I'm thinking arriving early and queing a bit longer might be best to ensure we can all camp comfortably together somewhere. (not overly fussed about the "popular" camp areas)

On the other hand I'm thinking a long lye in bed, a big breakfast then setting off for 1ish might be better... but I'd be frustrated if the queue was still mega huge at that time as well!

Has anyone ghad experiences of driving locally on the Wed before? Using A361. What is was it like for you?

[brightyoungthing]

We set off from Middlesbrough about 7pm, make it to the carparks about 1/1.30am, there's usually barely any traffic, quick nap and to the queue!