Campervan Pitches

[Leoness]

This year will be my first Glastonbury.. struggling to contain my excitement and getting most questions answered through the forum, but just wondering if campervan pitches are allocated on arrival, ie you park up next to the one that arrived in front of you, or you get to choose an available pitch?

Thanks!

[eFestivals]

This year will be my first Glastonbury.. struggling to contain my excitement and getting most questions answered through the forum, but just wondering if campervan pitches are allocated on arrival, ie you park up next to the one that arrived in front of you, or you get to choose an available pitch?

Thanks!

You get parked in the next available space. It would get too chaotic and have too many moving vehicles all over the place if it was done any other way.

If you want to be parked next to a friend, you need to ensure that you drive in together.

Note: once you pull off the main road you won't be able to stop and wait for them, so make sure you're in convoy before you arrive in the immediate area.

[Leoness]

Thanks! Just us hoping to arrive for the gates opening on Tuesday.. aiming to make the most of every minute!

[clarkete]

However early you arrive, there will always be some blighters in front of you, but there will be plenty of space for everyone and checking out other people's vans is usually good fun.

[Leoness]

That's ok clarkete, with my sense of direction I'll need someone to follow!

[johnrudall]

You certainly should not have any problems if you get there early with plenty of space and each year they look to have more campervan fields. The fields are also pretty flat which makes life easier. Unless you arrive late then they will fit you in any old space. Try and ensure your water, loo, and electricity are in good working order as water is usually miles away and busy. Emptying the loo is if possible best left until you get home.

The parking staff are usually pretty cool and let you have enough space outside for chairs etc. Enjoy yourself. The only downside is having to hike to the entrance and go through security every time and dragging yourself up the steep hill to your van at night.

The sun will shine non-stop so you don't have to worry about getting stuck trying to get out.

[Leoness]

Thanks John, we're looking to get there on Tuesday afternoon so shouldn't have any problems with space.

Will make sure everything is fully charged and topped up!

We've managed to get on the West field, so will miss the steep hill (I think?).. might have to do it just the once to see what we're missing!

[wilko8]

Yeah, no 'hill of death' on the west side.

We have invested in some levelling blocks though for this year, as there is a bit of a slope in some parts of the field.

[Leoness]

Is that West field Wilko?

Not only the first time at Glasto, but my first motorhome too.. levelling blocks now on the list, thanks!

[wilko8]

Yeah, we were in west last year. Some parts of the field are on more of a slope than others, just luck of the draw as to which bit you're in.

We could've done with them last year. Got some Milenco ones from Towsure for £30 for this year.

[simonizer]

I have two friends with a van each who have offered myself and some friends to camp on their pitch . Do we have to arrive with them or can we come through the main gates after them & then head up to the camper van field to meet them

Edited May 10, 2014 by simonizer

[ZigNib87]

Simonizer, it's fine for you to join you're friends in the van fields after they've got there. I'd suggest you giving them your tent(booze, clothes, etc) to pitch up next to the vans, less work for you then!

[simonizer]

Thanks for that. Thought that was the case. Just wanted to be sure

[zico martin]

Wouldn't camping amongst all the grown ups with Campervans make you feel even less privileged though? Like pressing your nose against the window of a posh restaurant?