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Original poster

To have thought we'd get some sleep at a festival! I think ive made a mistake booking

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Davidroseswoollyjumpers · 02/07/2026 06:45

Was not expecting a great sleep. Official party/dance music carried on to about 3/3.30 which is as i thought and I was assuming we'd sleep after then/this morning. But one tent of people is still outside drinking and are really loud and talking nonesense/shouting. They aren't even young.

This was a treat for my teen but he won't cope with zero sleep. I think ive made a big mistake. 4 more nights.

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Taggiesbeefdaube · 02/07/2026 07:29

Im going to a festival in August and I have to say Im absolutely dreading it. I was talked into it and if I could possibly get out of it I probably would at this stage (but going with a group so it's difficult). I'm not good on noise and crowds. What was I thinking?!!

Goodmorningeveryone26 · 02/07/2026 07:26

If the annoying tent don’t STFU at a reasonable hour tonight, feel free to tell them! I’ll bet all the tents around would either join in or silently agree

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Davidroseswoollyjumpers · 02/07/2026 07:13

It's a prepitched tent, can't move it. Fingers crossed we are tired enough to sleep later. Lots of coffee today!

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concertinacornflake · 02/07/2026 07:00

Ask the organisers if you can relocate your tent if it's only one set of people. They may get told anyway - what are the campsite rules?

Sleep til midday and see how you get on.

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Davidroseswoollyjumpers · 02/07/2026 06:57

Earplugs eye mask haven't helped.
I dont think there was a family bit.

I clearly am a bit too old and have forgotten. Hopefully teen DC is exhausted enough to sleep later.

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Davidroseswoollyjumpers · 02/07/2026 06:52

Yep but not been for years.

I know i sound naive but in fairness the whole place was quietish by 5am apart from one group.

Someone has had a go at them.

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AnonymousCapybara · 02/07/2026 06:50

First night is always the worst. Plus, you'll be so tired after full days at a festival, you'll sleep through more than usual. It'll get (a smidge) better.

Yellow2024 · 02/07/2026 06:50

Is there family camping? We always chose that if we are with kids.

TallSturdyGirls · 02/07/2026 06:50

Ear plugs, eye masks and an acceptance of noise to aome level are essential!

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 02/07/2026 06:50

Did you not bring earplugs?

My number 1 item when camping.

JohnnieFedora · 02/07/2026 06:50

😂 it's fine. It's the first night... Just sleep in late.

Simplepink · 02/07/2026 06:49

Also surely you can just sleep during the day?

BirdLandedonmyHead · 02/07/2026 06:48

People will sleep more as thefestival goes on... including when others are naking noise.

Wingingit73 · 02/07/2026 06:47

Why did you think you'd sleep at a festival? Have you ever been to one?