What have you done to get ready for Glastonbury 24 ?

[dicko_belfast]

1 hour ago, northernringo said:

Booked flights from Belfast, and our National Express coach from Bristol.

Flying the same way but not booked coach yet - did you book from the city or the airport? What's a good plan for picking up food / drink etc? Any guidance is welcome 🙂

[northernringo]

36 minutes ago, dicko_belfast said:

Flying the same way but not booked coach yet - did you book from the city or the airport? What's a good plan for picking up food / drink etc? Any guidance is welcome 🙂

We are getting the early flight to Bristol on the Tuesday morning and then staying at a hostel right beside the main Bristol bus station (Full Moon Backpackers - not available to book just yet though).

That will give us plenty of time to pick up supplies. In 2022, we took a later flight and went to one of the Sainsbury's in Bristol for our alcohol, but last year my group (I didn't go last year) got a taxi to one of the Tescos and it was pretty low on alcohol (hence why we are going for the earlier flight this year).

Then we have booked the 9am National Express from Bristol Bus Station.

[dicko_belfast]

3 hours ago, northernringo said:

We are getting the early flight to Bristol on the Tuesday morning and then staying at a hostel right beside the main Bristol bus station (Full Moon Backpackers - not available to book just yet though).

That will give us plenty of time to pick up supplies. In 2022, we took a later flight and went to one of the Sainsbury's in Bristol for our alcohol, but last year my group (I didn't go last year) got a taxi to one of the Tescos and it was pretty low on alcohol (hence why we are going for the earlier flight this year).

Then we have booked the 9am National Express from Bristol Bus Station.

Thanks - yeah that's always the risk.i suppose when trying to grab supplies on arrival. We get in at 9.45am on the Weds. Haven't been since 2017 but previously we got a taxi from airport they stopped at a supermarket on the way which worked well so perhaps that could be an option again although only 2 of us this time. Your plan in getting there early sounds like a good one. Will keep having a think and try to get a plan in place 👍

[dicko_belfast]

3 hours ago, northernringo said:

We are getting the early flight to Bristol on the Tuesday morning and then staying at a hostel right beside the main Bristol bus station (Full Moon Backpackers - not available to book just yet though).

That will give us plenty of time to pick up supplies. In 2022, we took a later flight and went to one of the Sainsbury's in Bristol for our alcohol, but last year my group (I didn't go last year) got a taxi to one of the Tescos and it was pretty low on alcohol (hence why we are going for the earlier flight this year).

Then we have booked the 9am National Express from Bristol Bus Station.

Sorry meant to ask also are you taking your camping things over on the plane? Bit worried about the luggage sizes allowed etc. We have done it before years ago but airlines seems a lot stricter now.

[northernringo]

16 minutes ago, dicko_belfast said:

Sorry meant to ask also are you taking your camping things over on the plane? Bit worried about the luggage sizes allowed etc. We have done it before years ago but airlines seems a lot stricter now.

Yeah, we usually book on one hold luggage each (for our backpacks with all our clothes, sleeping bag, etc), and then one additional hold luggage split between us for our two tents and trolley.

We then wrap the two tents & trolley together and haven't had any issues in the last two years. We bring enough wrap with us so that we can wrap again on the way back.

[dicko_belfast]

6 minutes ago, northernringo said:

Yeah, we usually book on one hold luggage each (for our backpacks with all our clothes, sleeping bag, etc), and then one additional hold luggage split between us for our two tents and trolley.

We then wrap the two tents & trolley together and haven't had any issues in the last two years. We bring enough wrap with us so that we can wrap again on the way back.

Brilliant, thank you. We will do something similar then. Have a good journey and see you on the farm! 👏👍👍🎉

[stuie]

My 20 year old VW T4 van has had a new horn and passed it's MOT today, ready for another year of festivals 🙂 

[Skip997]

4 minutes ago, stuie said:

My 20 year old VW T4 van has had a new horn and passed it's MOT today, ready for another year of festivals 🙂 

Got the MOT for my 20 year old Ford Transit coming up next week.

[stuie]

10 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Got the MOT for my 20 year old Ford Transit coming up next week.

Good luck! I hope you also have a good result 😀

[2019]

Just sorted National Express straight outta Heathrow on the Wednesday at 9am. :))

[Crazyfool01]

had a quick look to see what waders would suit current conditions 

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

30 minutes ago, Crazyfool01 said:

had a quick look to see what waders would suit current conditions 

I once wore a pair of waders into and throughout one muddy Glastonbury. Before entering I took all my mates 'essential medications' off them, and lashed them to my one thigh, and walked straight in. They had everything to lose, and I didn't care for my job anyway, so it made sense - to me, anyway!

[Kaboom Boxer]

Pulled the trigger on an AirBnB nearby for Tuesday night. Going to travel down after work on Tuesday instead of early Wednesday morning. Went for one in Coxley which looks fairly sensibly located. 

It’s my first time so not sure what the traffic situation will be like. Google Maps tells me it’s around a 15 minute drive on a quiet run but I expect Glastonbury morning will be quite different. Anyone travel from that way that can recommend a good time to leave the cottage Wednesday morning?

I’m staying in Tangerine Fields (Base Camp) so will be aiming for their car park. 

[stuie]

42 minutes ago, Kaboom Boxer said:

Pulled the trigger on an AirBnB nearby for Tuesday night. Going to travel down after work on Tuesday instead of early Wednesday morning. Went for one in Coxley which looks fairly sensibly located. 

It’s my first time so not sure what the traffic situation will be like. Google Maps tells me it’s around a 15 minute drive on a quiet run but I expect Glastonbury morning will be quite different. Anyone travel from that way that can recommend a good time to leave the cottage Wednesday morning?

I’m staying in Tangerine Fields (Base Camp) so will be aiming for their car park. 

All of Wednesday morning is peak arrival time, you might get lucky and it'll take an hour,  or you might have a nightmare and it could take several hours.   If it was me in your position, I'd enjoy the night - no point staying in an airbnb to get up at 4am to sit in traffic.  Have a nice sleep, breakfast, head off about 10am and take the hand you are dealt! 

 

 

[northernringo]

Hostel in Bristol booked for the Tuesday night.

That's tickets, flights, hostel & bus sorted now.

[IFinallyGotATicket]

4 hours ago, northernringo said:

Hostel in Bristol booked for the Tuesday night.

That's tickets, flights, hostel & bus sorted now.

May I ask where you fly from and how do you get from Bristol to glasto , I may have to look at something like this for myself this year but tryna work out the logistics 

[northernringo]

20 hours ago, IFinallyGotATicket said:

May I ask where you fly from and how do you get from Bristol to glasto , I may have to look at something like this for myself this year but tryna work out the logistics 

I fly from Belfast and we just get the airport bus which takes us to the main bus station in Bristol - https://flyer.bristolairport.co.uk/timetables

[CaledonianGonzo]

Has anyone taken the National Rxpress from Bristol Airport?

Assume it goes to PGA coach station rather than Bath & West...?

[dotdash79]

I think all coaches go to the coach and bus stations next to PGA

[Derby_Dave]

Purchased some Dr Martens.  Should be well worn in by June.

[dondo]

Booked time off work (never an issue to get it authorised but always nice to book it)

Booked hotel in Bristol for the Sunday night

Thought of a few more things to add to tips list for my mate who's going for 1st time

[Crazyfool01]

The build begins … Madonna not glued down yet 

[Ayrshire Chris]

2 hours ago, Crazyfool01 said:

The build begins … Madonna not glued down yet 

Excellent, and I reckon she will be customising the conical bra into a more pyramidal version. 

[Crazyfool01]

Just now, Ayrshire Chris said:

Excellent, and I reckon she will be customising the conical bra into a more pyramidal version. 

Ha ha great shout 🙂 

[Franky]

Asked the Mrs to get me some more blue fire creating pine cones. Was great fun watching my mate who had just come back from the loo to the campsite sit down and look around as though to say to everyone “Can anyone else see the fire is blue??” 😂