free camping details announced for Glastonbury Extravaganza

Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza 2015

Saturday 8th August 2015
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9EL, England MAP
£35 for adults, £20 for children (age 6-16), 5s and under free

Daily capacity: 8,000

This year there will be free camping for visitors to stay for the whole weekend, and make the most of the town at next month's 19th annual Glastonbury Extravaganza held in the ancient Glastonbury Abbey's grounds on Saturday, 8th August which sees Ray Davies headline, before the traditional closing fireworks display.

A bus will take Extravaganza-goers to the Abbey and back for the concert. The campsite will have security and toilet facilities and will be available from 10am on Friday August 7 until 12noon on Monday August 10. Parking will be available at the campsite.

Bookings for the campsite will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Once an Extravaganza ticket has been booked, ticket holders are asked to email extravaganza@glastonburyfestivals.co.uk with details of the number of ticket holders, tents and vehicles and organisers will reply with more information.

Michael Eavis said, "It will make a perfect weekend – the site we have earmarked is a lovely setting, in the shadows of the Tor in which to camp before attending what will be a fabulous concert with wonderful music."

The support acts this year are Joan Armatrading, and The Shires.

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Advance tickets are priced at £35 adult and £20 for an accompanied child aged 6 to 16 years. On the gate prices will be £40 for adults, and £25 for a child (6-16). Accompanied children aged five and under do not require a ticket.Note - Some card transactions will carry a surcharge. This will be no more than £3.50 per transaction.

Tickets can also be bought in person at the Abbey Shop where there is free collection or £1.50 delivery charge. Or by posting a cheque/postal order made payable to Glastonbury Festivals Ltd, to Glastonbury Extravaganza, 28 Northload Street, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9JJ indicating number of tickets required, postal details and delivery fee of £1.50 per order.

This year there's an exclusive campsite for visitors to stay for the whole weekend, and make the most of the town; details to be announced.

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