Arriving Thursday Morning

JodiB · May 23, 2011

We will be arriving Thursday morning by coach. There are 8 of us with 2 big 4 man tents. (quechua base 4.1 's)

1 of our group is blind, so ideally want to be near to a main path to reduced guy line trip ups for him. We also want to be camped together so using the disabled camp is not an option I gather.

Does it always get pretty much full-up by Wednesday night with only small gaps between tents to pitch up in ?

We really don't mind where we camp but will we find a large spot anywhere? Will the outskirts of the camps be emptyish thurs morning ?

Have always got to Glasto first thing Wednesday before so never found a problem but never really took much notice how much space was left by Thursday morning.

Has anyone on here arrived Thursday needing a big space before ? how did you get on?

Edited May 23, 2011 by JodiB

festivalsareforthegrey · May 23, 2011

Try a couple of the fields down by the John peel tent can't think of the name of it but we arrived late thursday last year and had no problem finding pitches

Edited May 23, 2011 by festivalsareforthegrey

River · May 23, 2011

4.1's aren't that big, I thought you were going to say a couple of Verona 6s or the like Should be plenty of space left if you dont mind camping away from the main areas.

As a side note, has your friend registered for the disabled facilities? You only have until Friday to do so, even if its only to use the platforms when things are a bit crowded.

http://glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/information/disabled-info/

Edited May 23, 2011 by River

Bluearsedfly · May 23, 2011

Yes, you'll be fine.

As soon as you spot somewhere go for it.

My advice would be dont go near the main fence ( can be used as a popular urinal unfortunately) or just off the pathways as peeps can often fall off into your "area" or just the general dust from the traffic if it's dry.

windy_miller · May 23, 2011

There was loads of space in Bushey Ground on the Thursday last year

hypnotiseme · May 23, 2011

You should be alright! However, as years have gone by fields fill up pretty sharpish by Wednesday night and Thursday morning. We were shocked last year and the year before when we arrived about 3pm (both years) on the wednesday and there wasn't too much in the way of space.

As for the disabled camping... my parents have been camping there for about 10 years now and they've never had any problems with bringing someone else in, my mate's mum who's come for the last few years stayed with them in the disabled field last year and they had no problem with it. The staff who organise the disabled field are extremely friendly and with try and accommodate any requests you may have, I think it's a guy called John who runs everything logistically speaking and he's always about around the campsite. The disabled campsite is great too! Nicely secluded whilst being in the centre of everything; the pyramid stage is just a stone's throw away and you're right next to the cinema field and the John Peel stage.

The toilets in the disabled field are wonderful! They are kept super clean and there is running water and even showers! My folks love it in there..... There's friendly volunteer security on the gates so your stuff will be fine. To top it all off, there's a great little community in the disabled field; a communal fire and log seats create a peaceful mystical kind of ellusion where everyone gets on a gets nicely drunk. It's well worth looking into....

Contact [email protected] and they will try and help you no end!

JodiB · May 23, 2011

Thanks for the encouraging replies. Looks like I might be worrying about nothing.

Steve has applied for the disabled facillities and will be bringing a sighted guide along for free on a PA ticket. Disabled camping site sounds great but it says on the main site that he can only bring 4 friends, not 7. Although we will all be helping out so that maybe an option for us.

Edited May 23, 2011 by JodiB