The "I'm Going To Glastonbury 2025" Thread

[Stokesy10]

2 hours ago, doogie said:

I'm in.  It will be number 20 for me.

That's some going. What year was your first?

[Ayrshire Chris]

19 hours ago, fraybentos1 said:

Can anyone shed any light on what arriving on the thursday is like (all 6 of us so n one to take in our tents etc) is there actually space available anywhere. Do they keep campsites back for thursday folk. half 8 bus from bristol so should be there sharp

 

There’s campsite advisors just inside gate A that should be able to tell you where there’s spaces. Lime kiln used to have reasonable spaces on Thursday but not sure nowadays. Sites on the periphery will also have spaces that might allow you all together

[Euphoricape]

20 hours ago, fraybentos1 said:

Can anyone shed any light on what arriving on the thursday is like (all 6 of us so n one to take in our tents etc) is there actually space available anywhere. Do they keep campsites back for thursday folk. half 8 bus from bristol so should be there sharp

 

We are going Thursday too. Was plenty of room at lime kiln and hitchen hill on Thursday this year so I'm not worried. Nothing happens on the Wednesday anyway really so be more fresh when the festival proper starts

[doogie]

1 hour ago, Stokesy10 said:

That's some going. What year was your first?

1995

[Skip997]

12 minutes ago, doogie said:

1995

First year of the dance tent if I remember correctly 

[uscore]

I am going for the 20th time! woo!

[SticklinchJoe]

Hm, I'll have to count up how many I've been to. Probably not as many as twenty because I've missed a fair few, but can't be far off.

[uscore]

I've just done a recount and actually 2025 will be my 21st

[doogie]

3 hours ago, Skip997 said:

First year of the dance tent if I remember correctly 

It was. We were camped near it and it was bloody noisy, not least because we were also surrounded by multitudes of other unofficial sound systems that blared out thumping techno throughout the night.

[Olshansky]

On 11/14/2024 at 11:11 PM, Skip997 said:

the bits I can remember 

 

that'd be a great title.  

[Skip997]

5 minutes ago, Olshansky said:

 

that'd be a great title.  

Good idea-working title 👍

[Skip997]

12 minutes ago, doogie said:

It was. We were camped near it and it was bloody noisy, not least because we were also surrounded by multitudes of other unofficial sound systems that blared out thumping techno throughout the night.

Was an interesting Glastonbury that year, probably one of my favourites 

[zzzfest2.0]

Late comer to the party but I’m in. A first timer, mature-aged, one and done perhaps, and I am flying solo — my wife isn’t keen on gigs and festivals generally, especially after Covid. Have been tempted to attend Glasto for a long time, but I’m not for an all camping festival. I love music festivals but have always stayed hotels, B&Bs etc.

After years of admittedly half-arsed, failed attempts, I managed a coach ticket this time. My ancient iPad did the job and I got a message, “BOOKING COMPLETE”, at 18:20. Couldn’t believe it. I don’t belong to a group of any size, tried completely by myself — the new system certainly worked for me. I feel a ballot (if that’s the word for it) is much fairer, and more accommodating to a solo traveler like me. The result proves it. Have to make do with the Thursday departure instead of the preferred Wednesday, but it is a minor gripe as compared to the joy of finally making it.

[StoneCircle]

48 minutes ago, zzzfest2.0 said:

Late comer to the party but I’m in. A first timer, mature-aged, one and done perhaps, and I am flying solo — my wife isn’t keen on gigs and festivals generally, especially after Covid. Have been tempted to attend Glasto for a long time, but I’m not for an all camping festival. I love music festivals but have always stayed hotels, B&Bs etc.

After years of admittedly half-arsed, failed attempts, I managed a coach ticket this time. My ancient iPad did the job and I got a message, “BOOKING COMPLETE”, at 18:20. Couldn’t believe it. I don’t belong to a group of any size, tried completely by myself — the new system certainly worked for me. I feel a ballot (if that’s the word for it) is much fairer, and more accommodating to a solo traveler like me. The result proves it. Have to make do with the Thursday departure instead of the preferred Wednesday, but it is a minor gripe as compared to the joy of finally making it.

 

Congratulations! I have no idea what you class as a latecomer. I was 43 when I attended my first festival in 2005. I wept as we left and have attended every festival since. Working it, winning tickets and joining a syndicate have helped me achieve this. I hope you have an absolute ball! 🥳🎶🍻🎊🎉

[clarkete]

This will be 40 years on the bounce, which by my CSE grade 1 maths is 32 times, discounting the fallow years, pandemic etc.

Several of my early years were down to someone who sadly passed away this year, then a batch were courtesy of my dear old Dad who was able to snaffle a couple each year, but since then it's all been pukka, including one or two years over the counter from a record shop.

 

Then there were many times in the past where I got by with information shared here - eg secret sale tips etc back when they were a lovely thing.

Since the pandemic I wouldn't have got in but for lovely members here.  @mjfiddy @Crazyfool01 @gigpusher and this year @Simsy have all enabled me to attend the event that, as with so many of you other folks, is one of the defining things of my life.

Big hugs to you all, may those of you who are still trying for yourself or others on Sunday be fruitful.

Let's have a great year x

 

[CantWaitForGlasto22]

7 hours ago, zzzfest2.0 said:

Late comer to the party but I’m in. A first timer, mature-aged, one and done perhaps, and I am flying solo — my wife isn’t keen on gigs and festivals generally, especially after Covid. Have been tempted to attend Glasto for a long time, but I’m not for an all camping festival. I love music festivals but have always stayed hotels, B&Bs etc.

After years of admittedly half-arsed, failed attempts, I managed a coach ticket this time. My ancient iPad did the job and I got a message, “BOOKING COMPLETE”, at 18:20. Couldn’t believe it. I don’t belong to a group of any size, tried completely by myself — the new system certainly worked for me. I feel a ballot (if that’s the word for it) is much fairer, and more accommodating to a solo traveler like me. The result proves it. Have to make do with the Thursday departure instead of the preferred Wednesday, but it is a minor gripe as compared to the joy of finally making it.

Welcome to the party! Congrats on getting a ticket. I’m sure you’ll find things you’ll love - there’s so much to see and do. The site is vast though and I’m not sure staying in a B&B or hotel will be easy but if you want a quieter spot at night and you don’t mind paying a bit more you could check out some of the pitch your own/pre pitched sites really near the festival (eg Love Fields or Holt Farm which are next to Ped Gate C and D) or the festivals own pre pitched tents (Worthy View or Sticklinch).  Others may have other suggestions. 

[Pipine]

13 hours ago, uscore said:

I am going for the 20th time! woo!

19th for me 🙂 

[RosaAG]

This is the first time I've got tickets on Thursday so I'm not sure how the coaches usually work. Can I expect the coach from Brighton to leave very early on Thursday morning? 

[Crazyfool01]

1 hour ago, Pipine said:

19th for me 🙂 

Snap … I lie can’t count … 18th 

Edited 6 hours ago by Crazyfool01

[NorthernSoul52]

Nothing to say really here, as not trying this year.

 

But congratulations to those already in for 2025, and I hope you all have a fantastic time!

 

For those trying tomorrow, the very best of luck to you all! Hope your Worthy Farm dreams come true!

[zzzfest2.0]

3 hours ago, CantWaitForGlasto22 said:

Welcome to the party! Congrats on getting a ticket. I’m sure you’ll find things you’ll love - there’s so much to see and do. The site is vast though and I’m not sure staying in a B&B or hotel will be easy but if you want a quieter spot at night and you don’t mind paying a bit more you could check out some of the pitch your own/pre pitched sites really near the festival (eg Love Fields or Holt Farm which are next to Ped Gate C and D) or the festivals own pre pitched tents (Worthy View or Sticklinch).  Others may have other suggestions. 

Thanks. For Glastonbury, I know staying in a hotel or a B&B is not in the cards. As you say, I consider booking a pre-pitched tent or, if I have failed it, will try to put up a tent of my own. Mine will be a small one as I am a solo traveler, but am still a bit worried if I can find a spot near the festival as I arrive around lunchtime of Thursday. Any suggestions? I prefer a quiet place if possible. Also: which location do you recommend for a pre-pitched tent between Worthy View or Sticklinch?

[mandana]

I am so happy for those who got in and sorted already - so nice to hear, especially for those who have been trying for ages! Congratulations!

[clarkete]

2 hours ago, zzzfest2.0 said:

Thanks. For Glastonbury, I know staying in a hotel or a B&B is not in the cards. As you say, I consider booking a pre-pitched tent or, if I have failed it, will try to put up a tent of my own. Mine will be a small one as I am a solo traveler, but am still a bit worried if I can find a spot near the festival as I arrive around lunchtime of Thursday. Any suggestions? I prefer a quiet place if possible. Also: which location do you recommend for a pre-pitched tent between Worthy View or Sticklinch?

Sticklinch you could get a pre-erected two birth, as you have ticket you're coaching so not having to carry tent is great, but is a walk from coach drop off and would cost a few hundred extra. You won't need to worry about finding a pitch, loos are clean and quiet for kip if you like that. 

Edited 2 hours ago by clarkete

[CantWaitForGlasto22]

@zzzfest2.0 I haven’t stayed in Sticklinch. Tried Worthy View a few years ago and liked it. Good not to have to carry tent and showers and toilets a bonus. It’s uphill from the main festival site though so we found we didn’t really pop back to the tent (but used lock ups on site for eg leaving coats for evening). Bit of a hike at end of evening but didn’t really mind it. Views amazing from up there and everyone pretty friendly and chilled. 

[NorthernSoul52]

1 hour ago, CantWaitForGlasto22 said:

@zzzfest2.0 I haven’t stayed in Sticklinch. Tried Worthy View a few years ago and liked it. Good not to have to carry tent and showers and toilets a bonus. It’s uphill from the main festival site though so we found we didn’t really pop back to the tent (but used lock ups on site for eg leaving coats for evening). Bit of a hike at end of evening but didn’t really mind it. Views amazing from up there and everyone pretty friendly and chilled. 

Were those few years ago... Glasto '22, per chance?