johnny-yen Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 This is my first Kendal Calling and my thoughts have now turned to our arrival. What time does it all start on the Thursday? When is first band on? I'm assuming it's a cut down day with limited bands on. Is there a busy time to avoid when there are queues on the roads or to get onto the site. I want to get there with plenty of time to get a good camping spot and set up and relax but as stress free as possible. I've been used to the hassles of arriving at Glastonbury. Choosing your time there is critical. Anything else we need to know that may help? Many thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Last year the arena opened up about 5 i think, id expect something similar this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Grump Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Didn't go last year but in the previous couple the campsites opened at around lunchtime if I remember rightly but this year will be opening at 9am. As with most festivals, the earlier you get there the better the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny-yen Posted May 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thanks. Anyone got any comments about traffic queues or waiting to get onto site on the Thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Do we know how many tickets were sold for the Thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramragon Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 From what I understood I think the thursday tickets are limited to around 12000, makes sense as it pretty much splits the full crowd in half so that you get equal numbers arriving Thursday and Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Cheers ram. Hope life is treating you well sir. Planning on getting down in time for a pint before James. Still hoping for a late run on my predictions so won't need to bring much cash out with me Thursday night. You got your wickerman ticket yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Cheers ram. Hope life is treating you well sir. Planning on getting down in time for a pint before James. Still hoping for a late run on my predictions so won't need to bring much cash out with me Thursday night. You got your wickerman ticket yet? How many more acts to you need to take the lead in the predictions game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I think if i get every act announced from now on right, then I won't be far away.....maybe :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I think if i get every act announced from now on right, then I won't be far away.....maybe :-) Im routing for ya mate and if you cant win i hope i do because glasto's about wiped my kc spends out so far ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 I'm thinking of arriving on site for 3pm on the Thursday. Never been in emperors before. How close will I be able to get my car to where I can put the tent? Are we talking a 10 minute walk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramragon Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 More like a 2 minute walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurlow84 Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Ramra's right, its less than 5 mins walk from wherever you end up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Thanks lads. This is excellent news. The arc like conditions seem to becoming a distant memory in my household. The "I'll never be back " brigade are starting to get excited. This 2minute news should finish the job :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramragon Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Sure they'll be converted after the short walk from car to tent ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Not if it's Pissing down mate....again! 3rd time lucky for us with the weather :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamj Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 There were two fields last year Emperors 1 and Emperors 2 - if you were in 2 your walk from car to camp was much longer, lots of people didn't expect that and some weren't happy - I think a 3pm arrival on Thurs may see you in emperors 2 Cnumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCHLAND5 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 There were two fields last year Emperors 1 and Emperors 2 - if you were in 2 your walk from car to camp was much longer, lots of people didn't expect that and some weren't happy - I think a 3pm arrival on Thurs may see you in emperors 2 Cnumb. which direction was emperor 2 ? if you looked towards arena left or right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamj Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 It was to the right from arena entrance had a sign with Emperors 2 above it, we got there at noon thurs and were parked outside 1. Managed to squeeze into 1 but there was plenty of room further down in 2, and parking continued up towards the left of the arena entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfy Bean Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Might try and get down earlier on the Thursday then although maybe I can just arrive late afternoon if I can find anyone at Wickerman who`s doing the double Perhaps they could put my tent up for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Grump Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 Might try and get down earlier on the Thursday then although maybe I can just arrive late afternoon if I can find anyone at Wickerman who`s doing the double Perhaps they could put my tent up for me I think you've more chance of platting treacle than him doing that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCHLAND5 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Share Posted May 28, 2015 It was to the right from arena entrance had a sign with Emperors 2 above it, we got there at noon thurs and were parked outside 1. Managed to squeeze into 1 but there was plenty of room further down in 2, and parking continued up towards the left of the arena entrance. That's great to hear if it's the same this year I'm happy going in emperor 2 it's a bit more space in there if it is like previous years , just pull over on the corner get folk out of the car ditch your tent then park up , yeah a bit more walk to the car but it's better in emperor 2 for sure ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCHLAND5 Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Might try and get down earlier on the Thursday then although maybe I can just arrive late afternoon if I can find anyone at Wickerman who`s doing the double Perhaps they could put my tent up for me I think you've more chance of platting treacle than him doing that!! Thanks for the vote of confidence Mick! Any how i reckon you should pop down my yard and get my tent and put it up for me then that way we are together and you havnt got a long walk bringing my morning brew, brekkie , lunch , snacks opening my can of stella holding my cup of sawdust at pootopia and so on.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamj Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 yes there was more room all weekend in Emp 2 Loch, I was surprised when I walked down there, we're going child free this year (woooooohooooooo!!!!!) so we might consider the extra little walk ourselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Rotten Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 1st timer at this festival, and reading the links sounds like if you get there by 12:00 you may get on the Emp's 1 field which seems to be the closest to car park, and Emp's 2 is a further walk, any idea how much further? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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