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Glastonbury 2019

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Eggybread100 · 24/03/2019 08:19

Hello all
Just wanting any top tips for Glastonbury this year. Never been before and I’m talking my daughter and her friend aged 13 & 12.

The youngest has camped more than me I’m a total rookie!! We prob can’t get there until Friday night/sat morning will we be able to find a pitch to camp ok? Or is it worth me going up on Wednesday to set up? What’s the family fields like? Any tips would be great!!! Smile

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Atalune · 24/03/2019 08:23

I would get there earlier to pitch up and get a good spot.

You’ll need-
Anti bac gel
Baby wipes
Tissues
Ear plugs
Paracetamol
Bing bag- handy to sit on and then fill it with rubbish when leaving
Water
Snacks- the food is greAt but can work out expensive
Wellies- our trainer insoles in them for added comfort you’ll be walking a lot
Glitter and face jewels and wacky clothes!
Make up wipes
Suncream
Proper waterproof coat
Sun hat

Eggybread100 · 24/03/2019 08:55

Thanks very much! We live close enough for em to travel up in Wednesday and pitch and then come back with the girls on Friday - will my tent be safe? Trying to plan ahead as I don’t want to be stressing on Friday night trying to sort it all out!!

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buckeejit · 24/03/2019 09:19

It's a mission to travel up, set up & then home & back but if you can't stay then defo do this or you'll struggle for a decent pitch. Tent should be fine. It all depends on the weather as to what you need but if you haven't already got a portable phone charger, that's one thing I'd rec (each)

NicciLovesSundays · 26/03/2019 09:27

If you havent been to glastonbury before nothing can prepare you for the size and scale of the event. It really becomes a village and takes a long time to walk from one area to another.

While camping experience does help, festival camping is something else...Have a couple of practice runs putting up and taking down your tent before you go. Depending on the size of your tent, it might get a little cramped with 3 people plus your gear so it really helps to be organised. I have never stayed in family camping so cant comment on what it is like but as a festival overall it is very family friendly so im sure it will be good. Im sure there are lots of dedicated Glastonbury forums where you would get lots of info.

If you are trying to plan what bands/artists to see be realistic, you cant easily jump between stages / tents so you will really need to prioritise who your must see acts are and accept that you might need to change your plans depending on how tired you are/ how sick of the weather you are etc.

Try to fit everything you are taking with you into rucksacks. It is a real trek if you are carrying your gear any other way. Take as little with you as you can - a few changes of clothes, something to sleep in, minimal toiletries (as these are generally really heavy) and bring a decent comfy bag to carry essentials during the day.

Have something warm to wear as it can get quite chilly in the evening.
For footwear I prefer my walking boots to wellies as they provide more support but you see all sorts of footwear choices from barefoot, flipflops, trainers, boots...

Put suncream on as soon as you head out in the morning and top it up often. You see so much really bad sunburn at festivals. If you forget it, lose it etc you can get it at the welfare tents.

You will have a great time. My only question is whether you might be able to change anything else that week so that you can arrive and stay a little earlier? The first few days are quite magical and helps to ease you into the festival madness.

Hollowvictory · 26/03/2019 09:28

It's like a refugee camp. I actually don't like it. Find it grim. But yes tents are literally touching each other, get there Wednesday.

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