Gate A Status thread 2017

[42hamlet]

Got in from bath and west in about 30 mins, bag searches were a cursory pat down, nothing to be worried about 

[Tranquility of Solitude]

I wasn't searched at all. Just walked past. Pretty random and nothing that looked too intrusive. In fact this is the quickest I've ever got in. A lot of fuss over nothing is my impression but understand others may not be as fortunate so hang in there and it's sunny!!!

[stardustjunkie]

There's quite a queue at gate A, but traffic getting in was fine. I'm now stuck in a huge queue for the disabled badges. Last year there were about 2 people in the queue.. this year there's about 50!

[JoBalls]

The queue is big but it's moving. Asked a steward and they said they reckon it's an hour queue here and 3 hours at PGD

[Laurawfc]

1 hour ago, Tranquility of Solitude said:

Fear not. Took me exactly 60 mins from gate opening at 7 to wristband on. Tent now pitched and first beer open. Sun is shining. Can't express this contentment... and it will be yours soon. All worthwhile.

Yeah it actually moved really quickly! Unfortunately the rest of my group are at gate d which seems to be really slow...I'm sitting alone surrounded by my stuff and hoping I can save the space, they think they'll be another 1-2 hours

[LynseyDiva]

Just in! 45 minutes from coach to campsite in the Darble! Quick pat down by the security chap, queue moving well! 

[Danny_H22]

Left Plymouth at 6.10 and was in the festival site at 9.45. Little bit of traffic coming into Glastonbury village but not terrible. Was in the ticket queue for all of 25 minutes. 

My bag was patted down and that's it. And I had a 120l army bag 

Edited June 21, 2017 by Danny_H22

[2brains]

Parked car at about 825 am, still not on site, took an hour to get to the road crossing from pink car park, currently on final zig zag row before gate, the end is in sight! 

[cheesey_toastie]

Our coach left Manchester 45 mins late but the driver is making amends with a music quiz and comedy set in the pa. Correct answers win a bottle of water and he's promised to under cut Costa at the services and make a coffee for 80p. 

 

Thanks for the gate updates, all adding to the excitement and I've got a bar bought beer on the sweepstake for being on-site by 1730hrs! 

[JoBalls]

I've seen three people pass out so far... my friend just got in PGA and it took three and a half hours.

[TheNewUnion]

Arrived from Bath and West Show ground, on the shuttle bus at 11:05am, had my wristband at 11:25am. Wasn't searched but ticket thoroughly inspected and was asked to confirm my postcode. Not found a bar open yet, so alternating warm cans and water. Place looks empty at the moment. 

[neil_d]

Got the 11am shuttle out of G town, got my wristband on by 11:53am.

[broken monkey]

Pretty big zigzag queue for gate A from car parks despite being told by stewards there weren't any. Moving fairly quick though so hopefully no longer than an hour wait. 

[cheesey_toastie]

35 minutes ago, JoBalls said:

I've seen three people pass out so far... my friend just got in PGA and it took three and a half hours.

How does this work with reports of an hour before? Are there two queues to A?

[DeanoL]

5 minutes ago, cheesey_toastie said:

How does this work with reports of an hour before? Are there two queues to A?

Usually two queues, one car park one coach park, they merge at the front.

[Lucy92]

1 minute ago, DeanoL said:

Usually two queues, one car park one coach park, they merge at the front.

I'm hoping it'll be a bit better by 5pm when we get there 

[Penrhos]

8 minutes ago, cheesey_toastie said:

How does this work with reports of an hour before? Are there two queues to A?

Usually there are two queues at PG-A.

Car park Queue through zig-zag

Coach arrivals queue (which moves a lot quicker).

But this year who knows....

[cheesey_toastie]

28 minutes ago, DeanoL said:

Usually two queues, one car park one coach park, they merge at the front.

That makes sense. I guess they try to prioritise the coaches to promote the greener option. You definitely lose of the ale carrying abilities though 

[JoBalls]

Just got in. It took us 2 hours. 

[broken monkey]

Nearly in now - 1.5 hours but queue behind is significantly shorter now. 45mins top I'd say. 

[Mattty]

The car park queue must be taking ages, been waiting a long time for my mate to get in

[Dave_c]

The queue is vastly smaller on the webcam at PGA than it was earlier. I'll be there for about 8pm so should be a breeze by then.

[Petaldaze]

10 mins from coach to wristband. Cursory bag pat down. Lovely cheery staff! Happy days. Just 'refreshing' before yomp across site! 

[Lucy92]

Any update? Got some friends getting there soon. Their coach was so delayed at London! 

[Divein]

53 minutes ago, Lucy92 said:

Any update? Got some friends getting there soon. Their coach was so delayed at London! 

Just come out to do 2nd run.

 

zero queue at gate a, well apart from stopping you at the top. Lucky to be there more than 10 minutes. Coach should be fine