Advice for Glastonbury First Timers in their 70's

[SouthbanKen]

My in-laws have got tickets for the first time after trying for a few years. And no, i'm not looking for advice on how to ditch them, we all get on pretty well and have done festivals together before - i'm actually buzzed we managed to get tickets for them. They are both pretty fit and healthy (after hip and knee replacements), but they are both 70+, so i just wondered if anyone had any specific advice.

 

They have done plenty of festivals in the past, IoW (as long ago as 1970 something and as recently as 2018. Standon Calling and Victorious more recently. 

 

They are staying in a Campervan on an offsite campsite, and me and my partner are staying there too. 

 

Obviously all the usual advice applies, but is there anything that I / they need to think of / plan for given their age? 

 

 

[Nice hymer]

Lots of practice walking beforehand to build up stamina and a decent lightweight chair to carry / sit on.

 

Out of curiosity, which off-site campsite?

[stuie]

Strong sturdy footwear in all weathers

Go steady on the mushrooms

Have a great time!

[Someoni]

Get them down Shangri-la they will love it. In all seriousness though the healing field will be great if they need a little time out 

[MilkyJoe]

There's no need to see it all. Go at their own pace and spend time taking it in. Try and avoid the worst of the crowds and hopefully it will be dry and they can stop and rest their feet whenever they feel the need.

 

I hope they have a wonderful time.