Blue badge - asking for a particular field

danssol · June 11, 2022

My wife has a blue badge because of pain causing mobility issues. We got our tickets in the resale, procrastinated and missed the boat for the accessible parking. We will be looking to use gate D so the orange route is easiest option. If we wave the blue badge at the stewards and ask to be sent to the orange side. Would this be facilitated or would out more than their job is worth. Thanks

Glast0baby · June 11, 2022

Depends on if the steward is feeling nice. I would hope you wouldn't end up in pink, but there is nothing officially to stop it happening. The only disabled parking is that via the access. There arent blue badge parking spots too. Fingers crossed for you!

If you do end far out, just take it easy and make sure you have a trolley to assist with your gear. Take a camping chair and have regular breaks.

**parsonjack** · June 11, 2022

I'd very much hope stewards will help you out as you need. Make sure you approach Pilton on A361 from Glastonbury town direction to ensure Orange is available to you though 👍

**sedra** · June 12, 2022

Have you tried contacting Accessibility for yellow parking or they could sort out forward parking in the other sections?

Glast0baby · June 12, 2022

I don't know if you have been to Glastonbury before. Just thought I'd mention that the walk from the car to camping is a mere fraction of the walking you'll do over the 4-5 days at the festival. The site is huge and getting around can be a real physical challenge, especially if muddy. Just want to make sure you are aware what you are getting into if the initial walk is already a concern (I presume you'll be carrying all the stuff and your wife just walks)?

danssol · June 12, 2022

1 hour ago, sedra said:

Have you tried contacting Accessibility for yellow parking or they could sort out forward parking in the other sections?

Yeah but because we got the ticket in the resale and left it late we've missed out. Our fault but if we can get a near as possible then that's the next best option. But I've contacted accessibility again to see if they can tip off the parking team. However, I imagine they'll be a wee bit busy 😀

danssol · June 12, 2022

21 minutes ago, Glast0baby said:

I don't know if you have been to Glastonbury before. Just thought I'd mention that the walk from the car to camping is a mere fraction of the walking you'll do over the 4-5 days at the festival. The site is huge and getting around can be a real physical challenge, especially if muddy. Just want to make sure you are aware what you are getting into if the initial walk is already a concern (I presume you'll be carrying all the stuff and your wife just walks)?

This'll be the 11th time and very different. We are sort of prepared for the day to day stuff. We just won't be in any hurry. I will be the pack horse with the trolley.

Glast0baby · June 12, 2022

26 minutes ago, danssol said:

This'll be the 11th time and very different. We are sort of prepared for the day to day stuff. We just won't be in any hurry. I will be the pack horse with the trolley.

Phew! Glad you know and can prepare. Was really concerned that you might be a first time and were in for a bit of a shock!

Hope you have a great time and get some parking sorted!

**StoneCircle** · June 13, 2022

12 hours ago, danssol said:

Yeah but because we got the ticket in the resale and left it late we've missed out. Our fault but if we can get a near as possible then that's the next best option. But I've contacted accessibility again to see if they can tip off the parking team. However, I imagine they'll be a wee bit busy 😀

Make sure that her blue badge is on display as you drive in and ask the stewards if you can go to the closest field. 🤞