Daytime Sleepin

[Badlands]

Last year we set off midnight on Tuesday so that we could get down to Glasto for opening time. Whilst we managed to miss the traffic for the day it left me knackered and took the wind out of my sale for the first day and a half (no sleep see!!).

We're doing the same this year and once again I don't expect to get any sleep on the journey down. Can anyone recommend somewhere to sneak off and catch a cheeky hours nap? The problem with my tent is it gets far too hot in the daytime.

Strange request I know....

[noodle24]

i think that the only place for a nap during the day would be in your tent.. sorry for not helping .

[ukslim]

Hammock stall in the jazz field?

A quiet corner of the green fields. There's probably a "mediation space" or similar they wouldn't mind you kipping in

Shangri La is dead in the daytime. You could easily sleep there.

[DaveMac]

I'm sure people have slept in the Cinema tent previously but not 100% sure.

I know what you mean about not wanting to sleep in your own tent in the day from experience

EDIT: Ukslim's suggestion of looking around the Greenfields sounds reasonable.

Edited March 9, 2010 by DaveMac

[cejx]

Last year we set off midnight on Tuesday so that we could get down to Glasto for opening time. Whilst we managed to miss the traffic for the day it left me knackered and took the wind out of my sale for the first day and a half (no sleep see!!).

We're doing the same this year and once again I don't expect to get any sleep on the journey down. Can anyone recommend somewhere to sneak off and catch a cheeky hours nap? The problem with my tent is it gets far too hot in the daytime.

Strange request I know....

[pie_and_a_pint]

Take yourself off to the farthest corner of flagtopia, take an eyemask and earplugs, stick a sign round your neck that you are OK - thus don't need waking up, and get a few hours.

Tents are like a sauna!

[paulo999]

There's probably a "mediation space"

[mikeb]

Almost always get a sneaky nap in every afternoon, usually right up the top RHS of Kings Meadow or occasionally somewhere Greenfields in general but the new Flagtopia bit would be just as good if not better. No probs at all if it's nice 'n' sunny but it's back to the tent for an hour mid afternoon otherwise. When sleeping al-fresco and all that, waking up all crispy lobster style or with a red and white panda face is NOT good so defo don't forget slapping on the old sunscreen and hat etc. or you'll regret it bigtime

Edited March 9, 2010 by mikeb

[loosechange]

Wouldn't that be for people who are arguing?

[Runner]

I've managed a couple of successful naps up top of The Stones, no problem. The quiet buzz of the crowds and sporadic music drifting up is actually very soothing ...

Peace x

[Katster]

Definitely Greenfields, Stones or Cinema tent.

I've slept in all three areas quite soundly

I found the best place to sleep was the cinema tent but you do get woken up occassionally by people cheering or clapping. It can be quite disorientating depending on how sleepy you are. I woke up there once thinking everyone was clapping for me!!!

[roseyrose]

We had the same problem last year too, on the bus for 13hours then kept partying til saturday and by saturday we were sooo tired but the tent was too hot to sleep in.

We found a shadey tent in the healing field where people were lying on rugs on the floor listening to some of the most beautiful music ive ever heard. A small band were playing mellow music with digeredoo and soft guitar and it was lush so we lay down for a while on the floor and dozed, the music was so good though i wanted to stay awake to listen to it. Take a hoodie to rest your head on though, i only had my bag and it wasnt much of a pillow!

[Badlands]

Some great idea's here - cheers y'all.

Especially like the sound of a jaunt up Flagtopia. This year we'll hopefully be camping up near that way so shouldn't be too hard to get to.

[Katster]

Some great idea's here - cheers y'all.

Especially like the sound of a jaunt up Flagtopia. This year we'll hopefully be camping up near that way so shouldn't be too hard to get to.

[Phil-itfc]

I slept in my tene but left the door a bit open to get a draft through. ovbiously depending on your tent this may not work as well as it did for me.

[Runner]

I slept in my tene but left the door a bit open to get a draft through. ovbiously depending on your tent this may not work as well as it did for me.

[rexclark]

I do like going for a short nap during the festival so hopefully i'll be able to find a nice spot.

[dvjj]

Last year we found some hammocks at the park just up past the tea tree cafe...or was that the year before...anyway just up past the ribbon tower near the tipis...

[LusciousLucy]

The problem with my tent is it gets far too hot in the daytime.

Strange request I know....

[paulo999]

If you're tired enough, you can always just try a main stage.

I found this chap, Sunday afternoon in 2005, just by the Other Stage, pretty much on the main drag from Pyramid. I guess it was a big night.

[rachbon]

i always go for a wee sleep during the day, i love finding somewhere quet and just having a wee rest. will no doubt need this at glasto with all the walking.

[madspaceangel]

By the bins seems to work if you are really mashed. Well it worked for these two..

I would second up at the stone circle though. It was nice and peaceful up there in the day, perfect for a snooze.

[Guest musiclove123]

It is very relaxing right up at the top of The Park hill. If you are tired enough you are sure to nod off there despite the bands coming on the stage. You can hear it but its not too loud not to have a nap. I agree-taking a nap in your tent is very uncomfortable during the day

[davidd]

blistering hot sun last year and 17 hour plus journey meant my 10 year old was absolutely knackered so after a mooch we ended up in the krishna tent,rythmic drumming and a lovely cool breeze flowing through and he was well away for a few hours.

[Runner]

Just remembered, in '08 I had a great kip on a huge beanbag at the big cafe/tent (? sorry, this prob has a proper name, just can't think of it!) at Avalon. They had a folk band on and it was soooooooooo comfortable and relaxing. And when I woke up it had stopped raining!

Peace