[Disabled camping]

I've been in disabled camping for the last three years as carer/companion for my disabled partner. 2 years camping and last year in an old campervan. Without the access to this site we would'nt be able to go to Glasto. Everybody, from the organizers, helpers etc are so helpful, and work really, really hard to make sure it all works. OK, there are always a few glitches, but it mostly works very well. Get there ready to go in as early as possible, so you can get organized before it gets really busy, which it does by late Wednesday. Most of the site - Spring Ground on the map - is a gentle slope, flat at the bottom where the admin, loos, etc. are. Its NOT steep, but bear that in mind for sleeping direction etc. or if your campervan fridge doesn't work unless you are on the flat, like ours?! There are the full range of disabilites, from the not at all obvious to very severe - think Stephen Hawking. Last year the weather was VERY hot and dry - so the going was very good, but I do know the heat was too much for some who left early. Do have a good read of the relevant bits on the official site and have a look at the other festie sites and blogs as well. Have a great time !!

[Registration Checker]

I guess you were just very lucky. I've been trying all day!!

Bet the first attempt made the heart race a little!

[Praxis tent village]

The entrance to the festival is above the Tipi field - the green area on the Fine Guide map - so separate from Kimgs Meadow

We sat up there a couple of times - there is a hill from the tipis to the gate - tough even for security 4x4's in the dry. They would usually drop security people by the top of the Tipi field to walk up ... slowly.

Once through the gate there was a very steep path through woods which would be inaccessible if disabled and pretty tough ?impossible in the wet/mud

[Praxis tent village]

Its not far from a pedestrian gate as there was one specially for ###### ...... however .... to get to the site you had to walk the hill of death! Man,it was seriously steep and badly lit! Not having to carry stuff for miles was good - however, as it was the first year of them doing this - water kept running out, there were problems with the toilets - running out of water, not flushing, lots of niggling little problems. Not sure if i'm going to camp there again next year as it was very expensive. No atmosphere really - the hill of death meant that most people, I think, did what we did and didn't return to the tents till they needed to sleep! Having said all that the guy running it seems to be taking on board all the comments people were making - I'll decide nearer the time as I may be going on my own next year.

[Disabled facilities]

would appreciate feedback on disabled camping at Endorse It as hoping to come this year. Have done Glastonbury , Big Green Gathering and Beautiful Days without many problems so would like any tips. Whats the site like if wet - had a hard time at Beautiful Days last year as the weather was sadly horrible!

Pretty much got away with it at Glastonbury this year so fingers crossed!!

[Praxis Tented Village]

Perfect! Thats not too bad, like you say, its once a day you make the hike back there and its always followed by a rest so im happy! Could do with being cheaper but needs must im afraid!

Appreciate your help!

[Small festival like greenfields of Glastonbury]

Hi all,

I am looking to go to a small festival with a green fieldsesque feel to it towards the end of the summer, has anyone been to any that they can recommend? I live in Cornwall so preferably South West! Thanks

PS: This is the first time I've been on a pooter since the weekend, Glastonbury was AMAZING.

[Can I get a refund?]

Ok fiance, I'll remember that.

Hm, I don't think I'll get shot of him for being bummed about not being able to go, which is where the anger lies really eh? Im too nice for that!

As it's stress he's ill with I don't want to make him any worse when he sees me jumping about merrily to Bruce on tv! It does make me feel sad though that a dude on here has just had a heart attack and angioplasty but still wants to go! Wish my man had that spirit!