CeriG Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 As the title says :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 If you’ve got a hiking type tent and you are by yourself (ie just one tent) you could be lucky and find a spot pretty close around Michaels Mead/Hawkeswell. You might be on a slope though. Hitchen Ground isn’t too back but is on even more of a slope in places. South Park would be your best bet if there are a few of you/you want a bit of space. Or if you have a bigger tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeriG Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 What about Darble and Pylon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 If I was turning up that late on, and nobody had saved space for me, the first thing I'd do on walking through the gate would be to talk to the Campsite Crew (who have a base just inside each of the main pedestrian gates). They can advise on the current state of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Just now, incident said: If I was turning up that late on, and nobody had saved space for me, the first thing I'd do on walking through the gate would be to talk to the Campsite Crew (who have a base just inside each of the main pedestrian gates). They can advise on the current state of play. ^^ THIS ^^ There's a map by the campsite crew's base (and lockups at Ped-A) that shows where there is space. in 2017 I arrived late Thursday and managed to get a 2-man Vango pitched in the field by the other stage after being told there was some space left for small tents.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeriG Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Thanks guys. 2 people are coming Friday night and I offered to pitch their tent for them as we arrive Thursday morning by coach.... but they are wanting us to pitch their tent near big ground. We are staying in Campervan East so it's a right treck to go and pitch their tent and then go to CV East..... and then a treck to show them where their tent is when they arrive. I've said I will pitch it in Darble or Pylon, if not they will have to pitch it themselves on the Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Big ground fills up quickly but if you are pitching Thursday morning it’s a possibility. The crew are really helpful and it’s well worth speaking to them as you get through the gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeriG Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 I know I need to stop worrying and just leave them to sort themselves. Will just feel guilty if they have a crap pitch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Alternatively pitch their tent next to you in cv east, guaranteed pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycra Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 5 hours ago, CeriG said: Thanks guys. 2 people are coming Friday night and I offered to pitch their tent for them as we arrive Thursday morning by coach.... but they are wanting us to pitch their tent near big ground. We are staying in Campervan East so it's a right treck to go and pitch their tent and then go to CV East..... and then a treck to show them where their tent is when they arrive. I've said I will pitch it in Darble or Pylon, if not they will have to pitch it themselves on the Friday night. Probability of find a space around Big Ground on Thursday is low as is anywhere on the east side. I'd pitch it Darble or Pylon if they want to stay within the fence.....saves the hunt for space on Big Ground and the probable need to look elsewhere. Only issue is you would need to walk all the way back on Friday to show them to their tent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeriG Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lycra said: Probability of find a space around Big Ground on Thursday is low as is anywhere on the east side. I'd pitch it Darble or Pylon if they want to stay within the fence.....saves the hunt for space on Big Ground and the probable need to look elsewhere. Only issue is you would need to walk all the way back on Friday to show them to their tent. This is the thing. I’ve sorted all the tickets for everyone and organised everything. I really don’t want to have to walk all the way back there to show them where their tent is. Do you think pylon and Darble Would have space for them to pitch up on the Friday? Obviously if it comes to it then I’ll have to pitch it for them but want to avoid it if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incident Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 22 minutes ago, CeriG said: This is the thing. I’ve sorted all the tickets for everyone and organised everything. I really don’t want to have to walk all the way back there to show them where their tent is. Do you think pylon and Darble Would have space for them to pitch up on the Friday? Obviously if it comes to it then I’ll have to pitch it for them but want to avoid it if possible It's maybe a little impersonal, but have you considered turning on GPS, getting a fixed location for the tent, and then sharing that with them using Google Maps or what3words? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycra Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 16 minutes ago, CeriG said: This is the thing. I’ve sorted all the tickets for everyone and organised everything. I really don’t want to have to walk all the way back there to show them where their tent is. Do you think pylon and Darble Would have space for them to pitch up on the Friday? Obviously if it comes to it then I’ll have to pitch it for them but want to avoid it if possible Wish I had some to spoil me like that ? Since the site expanded there has always been space available on the west side of the site for latecomers, Hitchin, Darble, Pylon, Bushy, Rivermead, Dairy, Baileys, South Pool etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeriG Posted May 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Just now, Lycra said: Wish I had some to spoil me like that ? Since the site expanded there has always been space available on the west side of the site for latecomers, Hitchin, Darble, Pylon, Bushy, Rivermead, Dairy, Baileys, South Pool etc Thanks. Going to leave them to sort themselves I think ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deardo Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 I personally think you’ve done enough. They’ll be reet don’t worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilkyJoe Posted May 25, 2019 Report Share Posted May 25, 2019 There will be space in Darble on the Friday. I was in there in 2016 and there was lots of space all through the weekend. It's just a short walk from PGA too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Stardust Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Can't you just pitch a tent next to your camper? One of the joys of being in the campervan fields is that you don't have to worry about finding somewhere to put a tent up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helsbels Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 We ended up camping in Darble last year after an unfortunate incident with our coach toilet leaking on our rucksacks (yes it was grim!! but thankfully everything inside was in plastic bags). There was absolutely loads of space throughout the festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helsbels Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Alternatively the year before we were in a 10 hour traffic jam so arrived at 10pm and had to trek to the other side of the sight and had loads of room in Rigs Field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeriG Posted May 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/22/2019 at 6:45 PM, incident said: It's maybe a little impersonal, but have you considered turning on GPS, getting a fixed location for the tent, and then sharing that with them using Google Maps or what3words? Oh my!! That sounds very technical... is it easy to do? (And accurate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeriG Posted May 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/27/2019 at 10:44 AM, Lady Stardust said: Can't you just pitch a tent next to your camper? One of the joys of being in the campervan fields is that you don't have to worry about finding somewhere to put a tent up. I was hoping that we could, but the people we are staying with in CV have invited us to stay with them there. I approached the subject and felt like it was a bit cheeky to ask and also that they didn’t want any more people. They don’t know the 2 arriving on the Friday very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneCircle Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 2 hours ago, CeriG said: I was hoping that we could, but the people we are staying with in CV have invited us to stay with them there. I approached the subject and felt like it was a bit cheeky to ask and also that they didn’t want any more people. They don’t know the 2 arriving on the Friday very well. I can understand that, having a motor-home /caravan with shower and toilet facilities is a bonus, however you don't want too many using it or it becomes unusable when the battery runs out! Even if they aren't invited to use the facilities there may be expectations that they can as everyone else is..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.