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I was a solo American in 2022. I was 19 then and a little in over my head about deciding to travel with my tent... but it all turned out fine! I had a checked bag consisting of a big navy-like knapsack with my tent STRAPPED to it, then had my personal item on the plane with me for my essentials. Once I made it into London, I had the whole day to kill until my coaches left for Bath and then Glastonbury at midnight. I just checked all my things with the app Bounce and was able to drop my bags off at a drop point near the London Victoria Coach station. Had a grand drunken day in London then made my way to the farm that night. I have never been so exhausted but so thrilled in my life.
All this to say, that it is worth it to lug all your stuff if you want to be in the center of it all, especially if you are arriving Wednesday. From my understanding all of the camping/glamping options are a pretty big trek away. There are GA camping fields everywhere, including in the outstanding of every main stage and main stage area.
Good to know! I got rid of all of my camping stuff a few years ago when I stopped camping at Coachella, so I'd basically need to buy a completely new setup just for Glastonbury - but it seems like I wouldn't get the full experience if I didn't GA camping.
I'm 30 now though and haven't camped at a fest in 5+ years so the creature comforts of the other options are definitely appealing (and the money isn't a big issue). Glastonbury has always been a bucket list experience though so I want to make sure I get the full experience.
Ya it seems like there's nothing like being in GA camping. Being able to reliably get up at 6-7am, anxious and hungover, and walk 5 mins to a bomb breakfast cart and coffee was pretty sweet. Also getting to meet everyone, cuz the Brits will notice the foreigner, is super nice. Everyone's very chatty which you'll come to like, hearing everyone's stories of how. they've been coming to Glastonbury since they were kids and now they bring their kids is pretty sweet.
Would it be a mistake to not do GA camping for my first Glastonbury? Looking at options and leaning towards a Tipi (if I get lucky) or Worthy View with a part of my considering one of the close by glamping options. Just a bit worried about coming from overseas and having to buy a full camping set just for the fest.
I’ve been 4x.
I’ve done: Tipi Tipi Ziggucamp (off site very low level glamping) Yurtel (off site high level glamping)
I disagree with aburnedhill. You get plenty of the normal Glastonbury experience in a tipi. And you don’t have to lug a tent. And you get private warm showers (no showers at all in regular camping) and nice toilets (only long drops in regular camping), and security. And more protection from mud/rain/wind since the tipis are more sturdy than a regular camping tent. You’ll make friends at the festival and you can go hang with them in their campsites if you want to get a sense of that experience. I never felt like I was missing anything being in a tipi. Being in an offsite camping - yea, there is some FOMO, but not in tipis.
As an overseas first timer, tipi is the best option IMO.
Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Nov 19, 2024 14:41:48 GMT -5
Agree with Ameeps, Tipi may be cost prohibitive solo (or you just can’t get them) but that’s definitely the best option and counts as the real experience. The other preset camping options you can get through Glastonbury are gonna be a bit of a hike, but everything is far from everything at Glastonbury, that’s just how it goes.
Once you start doing the truly offsite glamping stuff you’re getting a somewhat different experience, but I had no regrets doing Love Fields last year.
I think I read somewhere online that tipi were around $1500 last year. Is that per person or per tipi? My friend and I were considering camping but if tipi is a better option with showers, I'm ok with that.
Would it be a mistake to not do GA camping for my first Glastonbury? Looking at options and leaning towards a Tipi (if I get lucky) or Worthy View with a part of my considering one of the close by glamping options. Just a bit worried about coming from overseas and having to buy a full camping set just for the fest.
I’ve been 4x.
I’ve done: Tipi Tipi Ziggucamp (off site very low level glamping) Yurtel (off site high level glamping)
I disagree with aburnedhill. You get plenty of the normal Glastonbury experience in a tipi. And you don’t have to lug a tent. And you get private warm showers (no showers at all in regular camping) and toilets (only long drops in regular camping), and security. And more protection from mud/rain/wind since the tipis are more sturdy than a regular camping tent. You’ll make friends at the festival and you can go hang with them in their campsites if you want to get a sense of that experience. I never felt like I was missing anything being in a tipi. Being in an offsite camping - yea, there is some FOMO, but not in tipis.
As an overseas first timer, tipi is the best option IMO.
Tipi is my top choice - it seems like the perfect spot to be in the middle of it all while still getting some perks. However, I've read they're extremely difficult to book and really want to know what the best alternative would be. There's only 2 of us going, so we won't have a bunch of people trying to book.
I’ve done: Tipi Tipi Ziggucamp (off site very low level glamping) Yurtel (off site high level glamping)
I disagree with aburnedhill. You get plenty of the normal Glastonbury experience in a tipi. And you don’t have to lug a tent. And you get private warm showers (no showers at all in regular camping) and toilets (only long drops in regular camping), and security. And more protection from mud/rain/wind since the tipis are more sturdy than a regular camping tent. You’ll make friends at the festival and you can go hang with them in their campsites if you want to get a sense of that experience. I never felt like I was missing anything being in a tipi. Being in an offsite camping - yea, there is some FOMO, but not in tipis.
As an overseas first timer, tipi is the best option IMO.
Tipi is my top choice - it seems like the perfect spot to be in the middle of it all while still getting some perks. However, I've read they're extremely difficult to book and really want to know what the best alternative would be. There's only 2 of us going, so we won't have a bunch of people trying to book.
Look into the other on site camping options (Worthy View / Sticklinch). I have not stayed at either so I would suggest reading what people who stayed there have posted about their experiences.
For off-site camping - Love Fields is extremely close to the festival.
Check out this user-made Google Map of the festival and surrounding areas. It includes all of the on-site camping, as well as many of the off-site camping options (type "offsite" into the search bar to filter the offsite camping spots).
I think I read somewhere online that tipi were around $1500 last year. Is that per person or per tipi? My friend and I were considering camping but if tipi is a better option with showers, I'm ok with that.
Last year a 6 man tipi was 1795 total (so 300 each, or more if you have less than six). Bunch of our group did that, you still need to do your own bedrolls and stuff, but best location in the fest, plus the perks of easier showers and stuff.
I did a furnished bell tent at Love Fields for around 1000 per person. Had good showers and toilets, food, a bar, live music in the morning while you sip that first cider and get your shit right. Walk was fine. Only did it instead of the Tipi because one of my friends basically insisted but I thought it was great and would happily do it again.
I think I read somewhere online that tipi were around $1500 last year. Is that per person or per tipi? My friend and I were considering camping but if tipi is a better option with showers, I'm ok with that.
Last year a 6 man tipi was 1795 total (so 300 each, or more if you have less than six). Bunch of our group did that, you still need to do your own bedrolls and stuff, but best location in the fest, plus the perks of easier showers and stuff.
I did a furnished bell tent at Love Fields for around 1000 per person. Had good showers and toilets, food, a bar, live music in the morning while you sip that first cider and get your shit right. Walk was fine. Only did it instead of the Tipi because one of my friends basically insisted but I thought it was great and would happily do it again.
Which Love Fields area did you stay in? Spring Ground, Leg of Lickle or Barron Ground?
Last year a 6 man tipi was 1795 total (so 300 each, or more if you have less than six). Bunch of our group did that, you still need to do your own bedrolls and stuff, but best location in the fest, plus the perks of easier showers and stuff.
I did a furnished bell tent at Love Fields for around 1000 per person. Had good showers and toilets, food, a bar, live music in the morning while you sip that first cider and get your shit right. Walk was fine. Only did it instead of the Tipi because one of my friends basically insisted but I thought it was great and would happily do it again.
Which Love Fields area did you stay in? Spring Ground, Leg of Lickle or Barron Ground?
We were Spring Ground.
I’ll also say that it took me a couple tries to connect with them and get set up. So if they don’t respond to your emails keep trying a few times.
Love Fields looks great but I didn't look into it until after ticket sales, and now the cheapest option still available is 5k which would be a lot for 2 people. I'm still considering it, but I think I'd prefer a Tipi. Only issue is there's 0 guarantee I can get one
Post by coffeetravelmusic on Nov 19, 2024 15:51:41 GMT -5
I am going solo. It looks like I need to bring my own bedding (sleeping bag) no matter what I choose. I have been convinced and from what I quickly gathered at other forums. So it is down to
teepee/tipi (was sure doing this until now) or Love Fields (Spring Ground) - how far are they or which one is closer to the Pyramid Stage? I am bad with directions in the dark and/or when I am so tired, can I easily find my spot? Do you put a flag or stick something in the tent 🏕️ or ground so I would know for sure it’s mine?
I am also considering or if I miss out in both of the above
Love Fields looks great but I didn't look into it until after ticket sales, and now the cheapest option still available is 5k which would be a lot for 2 people. I'm still considering it, but I think I'd prefer a Tipi. Only issue is there's 0 guarantee I can get one
Like I said above, send Love Fields a couple emails and see if something that suits you better becomes available before giving up on them
I am going solo. It looks like I need to bring my own bedding (sleeping bag) no matter what I choose. I have been convinced and from what I quickly gathered at other forums. So it is down to
teepee/tipi (was sure doing this until now) or Love Fields (Spring Ground) - how far are they or which one is closer to the Pyramid Stage? I am bad with directions in the dark and/or when I am so tired, can I easily find my spot? Do you put a flag or stick something in the tent 🏕️ or ground so I would know for sure it’s mine?
I am also considering or if I miss out in both of the above
Worthy View Sticklinch
Spring Ground is fully sold out according to their site. I emailed them about the Leg of Lickle options still available, and the cheapest option is 5k in a furnished bell tent.
I'm personally thinking in priority order: Tipi Love Field (may be too expensive) Worthy View GA
Would it be a mistake to not do GA camping for my first Glastonbury? Looking at options and leaning towards a Tipi (if I get lucky) or Worthy View with a part of my considering one of the close by glamping options. Just a bit worried about coming from overseas and having to buy a full camping set just for the fest.
I’ve been 4x.
I’ve done: Tipi Tipi Ziggucamp (off site very low level glamping) Yurtel (off site high level glamping)
I disagree with aburnedhill. You get plenty of the normal Glastonbury experience in a tipi. And you don’t have to lug a tent. And you get private warm showers (no showers at all in regular camping) and nice toilets (only long drops in regular camping), and security. And more protection from mud/rain/wind since the tipis are more sturdy than a regular camping tent. You’ll make friends at the festival and you can go hang with them in their campsites if you want to get a sense of that experience. I never felt like I was missing anything being in a tipi. Being in an offsite camping - yea, there is some FOMO, but not in tipis.
As an overseas first timer, tipi is the best option IMO.
Theres 2 sets of showers in Ga camping. Greenpeace and by Kidzfield. ( ive used the Kidzfield ones )
You did miss booking Holt Farm which is a new pitch your own tent area right by one of the gates. £250 for a 3x3m plot of camping ground and a little more for 5x5. It was a new more affordable option that popped up last year and people seem to like it.
I did Worthy View last time in 22 and it was a nice experience. I didnt care about the hike up the hill. It was a trade off I was willing to live with. Youre still not far form the action cause The Park and Strummerville are right below. And the Tipi fields. I just had a scout tent and it was spacious enough ,although with 2 people that are tall it had its moments of cramped. But showers were godd. Theres a few food options and its quiet. Getting out of there was easy on Monday. Getting there was a little bit of a pain due to having will call tickets. But if you have your ticket in hand before arrival then either take the train to Castle Cary and get the shuttle or if you had ti Coach then they have a shuttle right by Ped Gate A. And sticklinch is the other camping area. Its more flat but its a walk west of the grounds. People seem to like that too.
So yeah, whats everyones plans. I am essentially solo this time as none of my uk friends got tickets. One might get in with the working crew but thats separate camping. Worthy View and Stickling prob on sale in a month.
Tangerine Fields is another option. Although likely sold out of cheap stuff. Some have wait lists. But yeah, glamping and such should be decided upon even before you get a ticket so you can jump on it. Thats why stuff sells out.
Post by coffeetravelmusic on Nov 20, 2024 22:20:43 GMT -5
Ugh my flight layover to Boston landing at 1 PM. Hopefully, the WiFi will work and still available at the time of landing. It was supposedly not working on my last flight from LAX and got a $5 pass and was connected all 5 hours or so of the flight. I used to get it for free via T-Mobile.
Post by coffeetravelmusic on Nov 21, 2024 10:16:42 GMT -5
Not really worrying about thefts as I will not be leaving stuffs there something I don’t want / can’t afford to lose / not easily replaceable. Was thinking lockable inside so as not to have random drunk or whoever will mistakenly try to get in.
Pulp gonna be touring UK next year. Glasto, please.
Pulp or Oasis. You can only have 1. Cause I think Oasis is still gonna pop up. Worst case a bunch of us are in the country and can go to a warm up regardless.
