irnkrtn Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 I'm interested in what you all do on the way down, across or up. I know some people are rushing to get there ASAP and looking for the speediest route, but for those heading to car parks for a Tuesday night - do you have any rituals? Any places you stop over and visit on the way? Usually, we make a point of climbing the Tor to take a look at the site beforehand. Although my current bout of COVID I think I'll be sensible and give this a miss to conserve my energy for the big event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Gloucester Services... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watergirl Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 I go to Glastonbury, the town. Hang around for a few days, get in the mood and go up the Tor. Great to see the site in the distance from up there. Sometimes I stay in Glastonbury, sometimes in the village of Street. Love it and it is part of my festival experience now. When you talk to locals they refer to the festival as 'Pilton'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmillen Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pinhead said: Gloucester Services... I have a visit there planned for a recovery lunch (and very possibly a nap) on the Monday. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnkrtn Posted June 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 7 minutes ago, Pinhead said: Gloucester Services... Honestly can't wait. Driving down Sunday and have timed our arrival bang on 11 so we can choose between lunch or breakfast, which overlaps for 30 minutes between 11 and 11.30. A committed fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, jimmillen said: I have a visit there planned for a recovery lunch (and very possibly a nap) on the Monday. 🙂 Don't fall asleep too long - 2 hour car park isn't it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEBOILERMAN Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) Coming from Glasgow in a minibus our stops are:- service stations, dependant on how much alcohol has been drunk by the passengers 🙂 Asda Bristol Patchway, to replace what alcohol has been drunk on the way The Knowle Inn at Bawdrip Carpark and queue. Edited June 14, 2022 by THEBOILERMAN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryGirl Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 See all you Gloucester services fans on Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balti-pie Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Southampton services are exactly halfway in terms of driving times - two hours down the a/m27, then a stop, then up the a36 thru Salisbury and down the a303 etc. I have my last porcelain poop there, and then on the way back i have my first porcelain poop 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigpusher Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 29 minutes ago, Pinhead said: Gloucester Services... Same for our picnic food for Tuesday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithoniel Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 M5 Birmingham Services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Toilet stop at Fleet services, other than that it's pedal to the metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlep Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Wells as we stay there Tuesday night if we are running early , stop off at Chedder and get some cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnkrtn Posted June 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, balti-pie said: Southampton services are exactly halfway in terms of driving times - two hours down the a/m27, then a stop, then up the a36 thru Salisbury and down the a303 etc. I have my last porcelain poop there, and then on the way back i have my first porcelain poop 👍 I had a mid-festival porcelain poop one year, when I got into Heaven. It was really muddy underfoot. They took our wellies, gave us slippers and proper loos. Still think I imagined it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinhead Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Motorway wise, the services for Glasto goers seems to be: Bridgewater from the S/W, Leigh Delemare from London and East (unless going M3) Glocester from North (replacing Michael Wood in popularity now I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
March Hare Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 9 minutes ago, WestCountryGirl said: See all you Gloucester services fans on Wednesday! It’s the best services. Excellent choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irnkrtn Posted June 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Just now, shuttlep said: Wells as we stay there Tuesday night if we are running early , stop off at Chedder and get some cheese I LOVE a Cheddar stop on the way in. When we went to Worthy Pastures, we went and spent an extortionate amount on delicious cheese and cider on the way. Would definitely recommend an ice cream from the italian ice cream place at the bottom of the The Cliffs. Can't remember what its called? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethatjek Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Off to my nan's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipsteak Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 I have to drive back on my own to Cumbria so really don't fancy doing that in one go. Wouldn't be safe. I work for YHA so get free stays so usually book for nearby for the Monday (Bath this year) then sometimes a second night too. Wye Valley for that this year. I'm not due back at work until the Saturday so no rush to get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL1ND T1G3R Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Head down to my mates in Bristol Tuesday afternoon - few cheeky beers and some food and then get dropped off at coach station in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal_91 Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Driving to Bristol on Tuesday after work from London and staying with friends. Then up early to drive to the site. Not sure if we will get much sleep on the Tuesday night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal_91 Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, BL1ND T1G3R said: Head down to my mates in Bristol Tuesday afternoon - few cheeky beers and some food and then get dropped off at coach station in the morning Jinx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croiz Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 Rich's Cider farm, just off J23 of the M5 https://richscider.co.uk/ 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLurker Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 +1 for Gloucester Then Apple Tree for a pint of cider if we hit it before 12pm which is when Willow Meadows opens - previously would be same but on Tues and hitting Apple Tree before CV West opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner1990 Posted June 14, 2022 Report Share Posted June 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, Pinhead said: Motorway wise, the services for Glasto goers seems to be: Bridgewater from the S/W, Leigh Delemare from London and East (unless going M3) Glocester from North (replacing Michael Wood in popularity now I think). I come down the A34 from Oxford then join the A303 at the junction for Andover…we usually stop at the Solstice Park services which are always very busy with people going to Glastonbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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