Arrival

[A Guy Called Matt]

We are new to Glasto and really looking forward to it after getting tickets after years of failure!!

We are thinking of coming down on Wednesday late afternoon, early evening. What is the traffic like at that time of day? We are staying in Tangerine Fields.

Thanks

Matt

[eFestivals]

traffic is unlikely to be too bad, and as you're going to Tangerine Fields you'll be a way from the main site anyway.

[APC]

Hi,

We were really slow at getting ourselves together and arrived around 6pm. It took about 20mins/30mins to get in from the back of the car queue then we walked straight through the turnstiles with no queue. We were worried there would be no decent camping spots left but we got in to an almost empty field about 5mins walk from the entrance. However, this was the opposite side of the festival to the late-night area so the walk back every night was a bit rubbish but a good comprimise. If you really really have your heart set on pitching up at a specific location or in Pennards/Park or Dairy then you need to arrive early as possible and be prepared to queue for hours, possibly in terrible weather (too hot or raining).

[A Guy Called Matt]

Thanks people. Sounds like we can spend more time enjoying and less time ina traffic jam!!

[APC]

The less time you are there on Wednesday the better in my opinion, as the lack of music etc. makes extremely heavy drinking very likely, leading to lack of booze and spending all your pocket money!

[carlosj]

The less time you are there on Wednesday the better in my opinion, as the lack of music etc. makes extremely heavy drinking very likely, leading to lack of booze and spending all your pocket money!

[glasto-worker]

Thanks people. Sounds like we can spend more time enjoying and less time ina traffic jam!!

[A Guy Called Matt]

Location is the same I think but I am pretty sure we get routed round somewhere so are not on the one way bit that long but breakdowns are something we cannot cover, if it happens we queue and stick the music on in the car.

I definately feel happier arriving Weds later in the day rather that leaving it til Thursday morning - we want to spend Thursday wondering and seeing what is where.

[glasto-worker]

as I work there I arrive using the Tuesday Crew Coach these days - the actual traffic jam that happened in 2009 was nowhere near the site - it was not clear what the problem was all I know is the coach driver was sent the correct way but he made a wrong turn and then ended up on a road he could not turn around - just that one mistake cost us and the coach behind us a good eight hours delay and we never found out why - if it was not for the camping gear we would have been quicker walking

When I drive there I always get there dead early in the morning - my crew pass can get me though any diversion and I get well tucked away but there is always a good number of cars { why I cant explain as the public car parks were not open that day }

Good luck.

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

We arrived at around 1pm on the Wednesday last year. Parked the car, twenty minute walk from the car park and straight into Gate B, no queue whatsoever. Some kind of record.

[A Guy Called Matt]

We arrived at around 1pm on the Wednesday last year. Parked the car, twenty minute walk from the car park and straight into Gate B, no queue whatsoever. Some kind of record.

[parsonjack]

Location is the same I think but I am pretty sure we get routed round somewhere so are not on the one way bit that long

[A Guy Called Matt]

See you in TF. Have a great festival :-)

[parsonjack]

Are you staying in TF then? We are in one of the dice (don't laugh!!) as the wife wanted more comfort.

[Bhoy67]

I'm staying two night mon/tues outside the site, 10 minutes away planning on getting to the car park early hours wed morning. Obviously want to get a good spot, so what time is best to get in the queue?! Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[coma girl]

I'm staying two night mon/tues outside the site, 10 minutes away planning on getting to the car park early hours wed morning. Obviously want to get a good spot, so what time is best to get in the queue?! Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Edited March 6, 2014 by coma girl

[grumpyhack]

The less time you are there on Wednesday the better in my opinion, as the lack of music etc. makes extremely heavy drinking very likely, leading to lack of booze and spending all your pocket money!

[Leggins]

Gotta agree with Grumpy on that too.

For the past three years we have arrived at the site for gates opening time (0800am) so the queue is already moving by that time and I have camped in my prefered spot in a popular field for those three years on the trot. I intend to do the same this year. Arrive in the queue for 0800, never been set up later than 11.

[A Guy Called Matt]

Glad to hear more about Weds and Thurs - we want to spend time just sitting and watching and relaxing hence coming down on Wednesday straight after work.

It will help us suss out where stuff is as well - it all looks so small on the TV!!

[ian the worm]

I get onsite Tuesday - but the arrival of everyone on Wednesday brings a huge wave of Energy, Anticipation, Excitement, Singing, Selfies, Fires, Gatherings, Guitars, Bongos, Spliffs, Explorers, Contentment, Happiness and Relieve.

Its a special day.