First time with the Family

[Niall]

Hey all,
I've been to Glasto many times with friends but this one will be different, I'm taking my wife, 1yr old son, sister, Mum and 3 family friends.

I've never even seen the Family camping field before but looking at the map Cockmill Meadow is the place to head...?

I've a huge tent so well aware I'll need to get there early, but how early should I turn up?
If I turn up in the car park before 8am Wed should I wait in my car or at what time should I start queueing to get in?
What time do the gates open Wednesday morning? I know the web site says 8am but someone told me it was actually earlier than that last year?

Any advice on how to navigate the roads to be sure I end up in a east-side car park? I'll have twice as much stuff as usual so don't want to have to slog across the site.

Any advice at all on what to do with a toddler in a field?

[tort]

Cockmill Meadow is very popular and according to a friend of mine who was onsite on Sunday the amount of space has been reduced considerably this year due to the expansion of the recyclling area at the top of the field, so you really need to get in there early to stand any chance with a big tent. If you can't get into Cockmill Meadow there is additional family camping in Wicket Ground but this is a long hike from the Eastern Carparks.

Pedestrian Gates still open at 8 but car parks are open from 9pm Tuesday so you can get in there early and start queueing.

To get to the East Car Parks just follow the Blue Route by approaching the site on the A37.

[Liz2021]

Hey all,
I've been to Glasto many times with friends but this one will be different, I'm taking my wife, 1yr old son, sister, Mum and 3 family friends.

I've never even seen the Family camping field before but looking at the map Cockmill Meadow is the place to head...?

I've a huge tent so well aware I'll need to get there early, but how early should I turn up?
If I turn up in the car park before 8am Wed should I wait in my car or at what time should I start queueing to get in?
What time do the gates open Wednesday morning? I know the web site says 8am but someone told me it was actually earlier than that last year?

Any advice on how to navigate the roads to be sure I end up in a east-side car park? I'll have twice as much stuff as usual so don't want to have to slog across the site.

Any advice at all on what to do with a toddler in a field?

Cockmill meadow is an option for family camping. This link will give details on other suggestions, just in case! http://forum.glastowatch.co.uk/if-fa...family+camping

When to arrive is always a dilemma - the earlier the better, get parked up and chill out. Theres no point rushing as you dont want to miss a minute of it!! This thread should give you some idea http://forum.glastowatch.co.uk/not-s...ghlight=arrive Me and my crowd always try and get there as early as poss on Weds but this year were driving down Tuesday night as the car parks are open from 9pm Tuesday 21st June. Park up and wait for the gates to open on Weds (8am is what I have been told). I think were going to stay in the car until 5/6am and then see what the craic is with people queuing as we have never got there that early before!

Parking in the east car parks follow the blue route - coming from London we have always ended up their no matter which way we wanted to go! I had a bit of a search through the threads for myself before when I was planning our route, loads of the users on here gave some great advice. Trying to find you a decent thread now to have a gander at!! Will post it on here once I have stumbled across it!

Finally, not a clue what to do with a toddler in a field. My fella is pretty much like a toddler though so I pack 2 first aid kits and take all valuables from him before I let him wander off into the madness. He comes back when he is ready!!

I think StinkyWitch is the best person for advice with regards to kids/toddlers?...Maybe read through this thread http://forum.glastowatch.co.uk/takin...highlight=kids

I hope all these threads from the forum show up properly!! Have a great time!!

[Niall]

Thanks for all the links, really helpful!

I guess I need to just get there ridiculously early...

[crazybird79]

Defo the earlier the better!
we got in carpark 11pm tues last year, got in que for between 5/6am and it was already massive! had gone round the full carpark
My daughter has said that this year she gonna straight to que wen we get there, setting of from manchester area bout 6pm tues, and only bout 3hr drive so i reckon she gonna be standing there for a long while