a few questions

[fools_gold]

I'm 17. Been to Reading twice. Loved both, less so this year (the constant feel of getting ripped off, the pissed off nature of the crowd and the vast majority of people just wanting to sit at camp all day getting pissed sort of through me off)

Bought a ticket (as it stands, going alone) and had a few questions.

1. How easy is it to get lost? With all the different stages (loads more than Reading) spread around a massive site it must take ages to get from stage to stage am i right?

2. Is travelling from London on Tuesday afternoon, staying in a hotel and being up at the crack of dawn a good idea?

3. Any supermarkets nearby outside the site? If not is it possible to take a taxi to one?

And lastly and sorry for the openness of it.

4. How does it compare to Reading other than music wise?

[llcoolphil]

I'm 17. Been to Reading twice. Loved both, less so this year (the constant feel of getting ripped off, the pissed off nature of the crowd and the vast majority of people just wanting to sit at camp all day getting pissed sort of through me off)

Bought a ticket (as it stands, going alone) and had a few questions.

1. How easy is it to get lost? With all the different stages (loads more than Reading) spread around a massive site it must take ages to get from stage to stage am i right?

2. Is travelling from London on Tuesday afternoon, staying in a hotel and being up at the crack of dawn a good idea?

3. Any supermarkets nearby outside the site? If not is it possible to take a taxi to one?

And lastly and sorry for the openness of it.

4. How does it compare to Reading other than music wise?

Edited October 5, 2009 by llcoolphil

[HurrahBrother]

1. How easy is it to get lost? With all the different stages (loads more than Reading) spread around a massive site it must take ages to get from stage to stage am i right?

Well, this is Glastonbury, there is more than one kind of lost

Lets say you want to get to the park from the pyramid the furthest side away from the park, a steady walk not stopping to look at the stalls, but heading just there at a reasonable walking pace that the crowd will permit you, give it half an hour.

About 20 minutes for the other or jazz world stage from the same place.

Getting lost is relatively easy but there are very obvious main walkways and lots of signposts. If you really get lost the pylons run across one side of the site, the railway embankment the other, Up hill of both is mostly camping. find one of those, follow it a bit and you will soon be on a main track again

as to the other kind of lost, rumor has it that Evan Dando of the lemon heads tried to find the toilets back stage, and was 'lost' to music ever since!

2. Is travelling from London on Tuesday afternoon, staying in a hotel and being up at the crack of dawn a good idea?

last few years there has been a shuttle bus running from Bristol Temple Meads station, so Bristol would be your best bet. Keep an eye on the festival website for more.

3. Any supermarkets nearby outside the site? If not is it possible to take a taxi to one?

Nothing on site, most of Pilton shuts down for the week, There are the yellow stalls for sundries (pot noodles, snacks, tobacco etc). There is a pass out system that lets you back in, your chances of getting a cab? I really cannot say.

What are you looking for?

Alcohol, there is the bars only! Almost everything else is available (example, at least 2 places to get a hair cut and blow dry were spotted). Lots of camping kit shops, clothes (funky, ethnic, retro, urban trendy, military surplus), and tons of lovely cooked food (further away from main stages, the better the food gets is the general rule) but nothing like a deli or butchers (there is however a bakers and some places sell fresh fruit).

Prices may not seem much cheaper than reading, but as soon as you bite into most of it, you will feel as if you are getting your moneys worth. there are whole treads raving about one or another food stall. I think it is safe to say that all food tastes are catered for except for cannibals!

And lastly and sorry for the openness of it.

4. How does it compare to Reading other than music wise?

Not having been to Reading, I really cannot say, the variety seems greater. I would venture you will discover at least one band you decide you love, but would never have had a chance to discover at Reading.

[pezzypops]

I'm 17. Been to Reading twice. Loved both, less so this year (the constant feel of getting ripped off, the pissed off nature of the crowd and the vast majority of people just wanting to sit at camp all day getting pissed sort of through me off)

Bought a ticket (as it stands, going alone) and had a few questions.

1. How easy is it to get lost? With all the different stages (loads more than Reading) spread around a massive site it must take ages to get from stage to stage am i right?

[emmacollege]

this is good to read having been to reading this year and 1st time at glastonbury reading about having your hair blow dryed is that actually true?

Edited October 6, 2009 by emmacollege

[johnmcga]

1. How easy is it to get lost? With all the different stages (loads more than Reading) spread around a massive site it must take ages to get from stage to stage am i right?

[HurrahBrother]

this is good to read having been to reading this year and 1st time at glastonbury reading about having your hair blow dryed is that actually true?

[Funkyfairy!]

this is good to read having been to reading this year and 1st time at glastonbury reading about having your hair blow dryed is that actually true?

[fools_gold]

Sounds a blast. Really can't wait after reading this.

Yeah, the supermarkets thing was just because getting a cheap crate is a lot lot cheaper than living on bars for 5 days. I have a feeling I'm going to bring a ton of cash to Glasto. A lot more than the £100 I usually bring to Reading.

[MrMac]

Sounds a blast. Really can't wait after reading this.

Yeah, the supermarkets thing was just because getting a cheap crate is a lot lot cheaper than living on bars for 5 days. I have a feeling I'm going to bring a ton of cash to Glasto. A lot more than the £100 I usually bring to Reading.

[Funkfarley]

Dont go out the fence and you won't be lost.

YOU'LL BE AT GLASTONBURY!

[whisty]

Dont go out the fence and you won't be lost.

YOU'LL BE AT GLASTONBURY!

[glastofairy]

I'm 17. Been to Reading twice. Loved both, less so this year (the constant feel of getting ripped off, the pissed off nature of the crowd and the vast majority of people just wanting to sit at camp all day getting pissed sort of through me off)

Bought a ticket (as it stands, going alone) and had a few questions.

1. How easy is it to get lost? With all the different stages (loads more than Reading) spread around a massive site it must take ages to get from stage to stage am i right?

2. Is travelling from London on Tuesday afternoon, staying in a hotel and being up at the crack of dawn a good idea?

3. Any supermarkets nearby outside the site? If not is it possible to take a taxi to one?

And lastly and sorry for the openness of it.

4. How does it compare to Reading other than music wise?

[Lucanesque]

there is however a bakers

[musky]

There's a Tesco in Shepton Mallet, which is about 3 miles from Pilton. Doesn't sound too far but if you're thinking about walking it'll be more like 5 miles by the time you get off site and to the supermarket. Cabs have to use a drop off point away from the festival, and then it means getting a shuttle bus to the festival entrance - not sure about the procedure getting a cab from the festival though.

All in all it's something you'll only want to do once, if at all. You're better off trying to bring what you want with you.

[ukslim]

1. How easy is it to get lost? With all the different stages (loads more than Reading) spread around a massive site it must take ages to get from stage to stage am i right?

[catsta]

I'm going to bring a ton of cash to Glasto. A lot more than the £100 I usually bring to Reading.

[ukslim]

This person talks sense. It's just a great big circle. You can't get lost in a circle

[pjdboy]

is the monorail going to be there again this year?

[ukslim]

is the monorail going to be there again this year?

[catsta]

is the monorail going to be there again this year?

[pjdboy]

Can you imagine the cost of dismantling that thing?

[HurrahBrother]

Really? That's so cool. It was one of my stupid questions that I was wondering if I should ask and maybe get lampooned for asking. Excellent, now I can have a bacon, egg, and mushroom roll to go with me triple espresso in the morning

Edited October 7, 2009 by HurrahBrother

[glasto-worker]

Sounds a blast. Really can't wait after reading this.

Yeah, the supermarkets thing was just because getting a cheap crate is a lot lot cheaper than living on bars for 5 days. I have a feeling I'm going to bring a ton of cash to Glasto. A lot more than the £100 I usually bring to Reading.

[johnmcga]

Your not 18 until August 2010 so therefor the odds are you will be asked for ID at the bars and very likely at the local supermarket who run the challenge 25 scheme.