help and advice please

[jackass]

next year will be my first festival and more importantly my first glasto as my parents made me wait until i am 15 before i could go to a festival.

so please could i have some advice like what to take, where to camp, what are the loos like, cheapest places to buy things (food/drink/clothing/ect) and is there anywhere for someone obviously underage to get booze, and anything else i left out

any advice or tips?

[Jackmypie]

you do not want to know what the toilets are like man..

[jackass]

you do not want to know what the toilets are like man..

[StoneCircle]

Have a read at this, should answer all your questions!

http://www.glastoearth.com/the-faq

[BlackHole2006]

how bad are they??

[Jackmypie]

Well on wednesday morning the portables are usually ok but by the end of the weekend they stink to high heaven and are horrible to use. The longdrops are your safest bet, they are usually the cleanest and the Urinals aswell (Presuming you are a bloke). If you ever need a shit, then go in the longdrops not the portaloos!

Hope this helps and if you have any more questions feel free to ask.

Cheers,

BlackHole2006

[BlackHole2006]

nonono

if i were you take a shit in the porta loo, cos there are unforgivinal things in the metal ones

[Alcatraz]

nonono

if i were you take a shit in the porta loo, cos there are unforgivinal things in the metal ones

[jackass]

Place to camp- are you going with people?

[Alcatraz]

yeah there is about 15-25 of us going

[jackass]

!!!

Of course there is little chance you'll all be together in one area.

When do you plan to arrive?

[Alcatraz]

were booking a b&b in shepton mallet or glastonbury for tuesday and going down to the festival as early as we can on wednesday morning

Edited August 21, 2009 by Alcatraz

[denwyn]

Bit early to be asking these questions...First things first you have to get a ticket

[jackass]

Bit early to be asking these questions...First things first you have to get a ticket

[mattrgee]

I think the toilets are great!

I would choose the long drops over portaloos anyday!

Portaloos = a load of shit a few inches from your ass in a plastic box where the smell can't escape.

Long drops = 2 ton of shit 6 feet from your ass in a big tank with a small cubicle that is nicely ventilated. I actually thought the smell was a bit 'marmitey'.

The choice is easy surely?

[Jackmypie]

well im just glad i live in pilton so i don't have to worry about getting tickets

[jackass]

well im just glad i live in pilton so i don't have to worry about getting tickets

[Jackmypie]

I think the toilets are great!

I would choose the long drops over portaloos anyday!

Portaloos = a load of shit a few inches from your ass in a plastic box where the smell can't escape.

Long drops = 2 ton of shit 6 feet from your ass in a big tank with a small cubicle that is nicely ventilated. I actually thought the smell was a bit 'marmitey'.

The choice is easy surely?

[Jackmypie]

lucky twat!

[Phil-itfc]

there were some pretty good flushing toilets in the big grounds this year. thats were I went to make my evil brown mess.

[grumpyhack]

Just to get toilets out of the way....

We camp in ***** (not telling where or you'll all be there and it's IMHO the best spot on the whole of the fest site) and they have flushing toilets that were still spotless on Monday morning.

As for money, you can get away with very little if you take your own food and drink and largely self-cater. But then you've got the issue of lugging everything to your chosen camping spot. A trolley can make a huge difference (lots of threads and advice on trolleys if you hunt around this board).

Booze costs you can calculate yourself but again the advice about taking your own if there is an age problem makes sense. Food prices vary but top whack for a really good blowout veggie curry is around £5.95. You'll get more for your money away from the crowded areas in the Green Field areas.

That's survival. Other than that it's treats and shopping - there are hundreds of stalls selling clothing, arts and crafts.

Other advice for a first timer. Staying dry and warm can make a big difference so take sensible rainwear. The site is huge so you'll do miles and miles of walking so make sure you've got some sensible, comfortable walking boots. Stuff pretty footwear and wellies. Follow the advice on other threads about boots.

Also really explore the site. There's this oft repeated phrase that Glastonbury isn't just about the music. But it's really true. There's so much to see and experience that it's worth the walk up and away from the main stage areas.

Finally, because music is part of the fest, be aware that there is quite a distance between stages and you need to plan who you are going to see and allow time to get from place to place. You'll get that sense if you walk the site on Wednesday and Thursday but be aware that when it's crowded and particularly it it's wet you'll need to allow extras time to move around.

Have a good one.

Edited August 21, 2009 by grumpyhack

[ShadyBlueBell]

Too early to ask about Glasto its months away its next year! as far as how much money to save at least £200 but if you want to buy items as well as eat i would suggest more