LEAVING

[Jordx09]

Im not really too sure what time to leave, im travelling by car to Chelms and its going to take me about 3 hours, want to be the traffic, get there early so not much cuing to be done and also get a good spot, any suggestions/previous experiences would help.

Thanks.

[PaulDavis]

I live 3 hours away from Weston Park n we set off at 5am last year n got in at 10 am

[Kevrig]

I live 4 hours away from Weston Park by road, used to take 6 to 7 hours to get to V, in 2007 it took 10 hours so we now go on train.

Catch train at 6:30, tent up by 11:00 last year, catching same trains this year...

There never seems to be any congestion on the roads the shuttle buses take from Stafford station to the site, are the buses allowed down the closed roads??

[Jordx09]

I think i'll opt for leaving around 5ish then! Just over a week to go, exciting stuff

[bekimo]

They must take the back roads

Most people stay on the A5. But the back roads are mainly clear.

[mrsgaz]

We go from Norwich and usually leave at around 9am (there are hundreds of people all who use Tesco there as a meeting point) and get to the Yellow site around 11. Last year we got to the gate by 11.30 and they had already opened it so we went stright in, opened the beer and then started to put the tents up.

To be honest took about the usual amount of time to get there - traffic was only 'bad' for the last 250 yards.

[sjc0102]

Camping in Red this year and will probably get there after lunch at some point!

[joshwava]

Leaving about 6am, driving to chelmsford, live about 35 minute drive away. Getting some breakfast at like a service station or something and hang about for a while/, get to the car park soon as it opens.

[Tee_Jay]

Driving from London to Shropshire on Thursday and going out with old friends in Shifnal or Albrighton. Stopping overnight then getting in the queue for Weston Park super early (unless hangover says otherwise!). Hoping to camp in Orange for our first V.

[MarkMcG]

According to my coach ticket, it says the coach leaves at 10.30.

My question is that do the coaches get priority access to the festival through special bus lanes? or do they have to queue in all the traffic with the regular cars. Cheers.

[rockchic01]

I'm getting the coach from Leeds to Weston and it leaves at 07:45

[juliadevitt]

Leaving Devon on Thursday morning and will stay with friends in Chelmsford overnight

[Jen35]

Camping in Red at Hylands…first time for us. Originally we wasn’t planning on getting there until late lunchtime…perhaps 2pm/3ish, but seeing all you guys leaving at 5am to Q by 10 has worried me! (Gate’s don’t open until noon do they??)

We’re only driving from London – but is it a necessity to get their earlier for a good spot? Do you choose where you want to be situated or are you given an area by a steward in consecutive order as you go in…

From previous red camper’s experience, would you kindly donate your advice!? …what would be the best planned arrival time?

Thanks in advance.

[ukstevo]

Camping in Red at Hylands…first time for us. Originally we wasn’t planning on getting there until late lunchtime…perhaps 2pm/3ish, but seeing all you guys leaving at 5am to Q by 10 has worried me! (Gate’s don’t open until noon do they??)

We’re only driving from London – but is it a necessity to get their earlier for a good spot? Do you choose where you want to be situated or are you given an area by a steward in consecutive order as you go in…

From previous red camper’s experience, would you kindly donate your advice!? …what would be the best planned arrival time?

Thanks in advance.

[magicmat]

Been going to red at chelmsford for a few years now and have always had issues with traffic. Normally takes about 6-8 hours from guildford. Although we never leave at silly o clock as we normally start the weekend on thursday night!

[IndyMan]

I live in Warrington and I'll be leaving about 8AM

[ukstevo]

My god! 6-8 Hours for a hour and half journey? Now you have me very worried! What time were you leaving/getting there?

[Alexx (:]

We'll be leaving once I've woken up, had a shower and got dressed. Should be early-ish though

Think it took 5/6hours last year, from Derby.

[ukstevo]

We'll be leaving once I've woken up, had a shower and got dressed. Should be early-ish though

Think it took 5/6hours last year, from Derby.

[Skizz]

We're only driving up from Kent so we will leave pretty early and hopefully head to the pub that's near the car parks en route

[magicmat]

1st year at 6pm- arrived 12.30

2nd year 11am- arrived 16.30

3rd year(got lucky) 10am- arrived 14.00

4th year 10am- arrived 16.30

5th year who knows but want to set off on thursday night

Good luck

[magicmat]

We're only driving up from Kent so we will leave pretty early and hopefully head to the pub that's near the car parks en route

[Festival Charlotte]

Ditto everyone else on the traffic, it varies so much! Last year it took me an hour from home to Weston, I live 30 miles away. In 2007 it took me TWELVE hours!!! Left home at 12 noon, arrived and put the tent up at midnight. I was not amused!!!

Edited August 13, 2009 by Festival Charlotte

[Skizz]

How come? Surely they wont be open? Or do they open up for people like you that need a drink?! : )

[VFest08]

I'm getting the coach from Leeds to Weston and it leaves at 07:45