1. Travel by public transport if you can. There are shuttle buses from Castle Cary station and the trains are full of happy Festival-goers who can help you find your way once you reach the site too. 2. Travel light – only bring what you will actually use. However you get to the Festival, it’s a long […]

The dealing in or use of illegal drugs is not condoned by Glastonbury Festival. Drug enforcement laws are as applicable on the Festival site as anywhere else in the country. Police officers will be on-site and will deal with drug offences in accordance with national guidelines. If you deal in drugs, it is likely that […]

Don’t forget to drink plenty of water. Long waking hours, dancing and summer sun can increase your need. Free mains-supplied drinking water is available from the many Festival taps scattered around the site, WaterAid kiosks and bars. Please re-fill your re-usable water bottles regularly. Cans of water are also available to buy from stalls around […]

Chinese lanterns may look spectacular but they create a very real fire risk; once launched there is no control over where they might land. The lanterns can cause fires and harm livestock. That is why they are banned at Glastonbury Festival and we would ask for your help in making sure that they are no longer […]

There’s no shortage of things to do for children at Glastonbury. The Kidzfield and Green Kids areas are children’s festivals within the Festival, featuring loads of activities and top names from the world of children’s entertainment. While in the Theatre & Circus fields, quirky walkabouts and thrilling shows throughout the day will inspire and enthral […]

In recent years there have been a number of fatalities and injuries in the UK as a result of people bringing BBQs or camping stoves into their tent or caravan and being overcome by carbon monoxide. If you’re coming to Glastonbury, please make sure you read these top tips from Gas Safe Register to help […]

Car parks will open at 9pm on the Tuesday before Glastonbury 2023, allowing Festival-goers to arrive throughout the night, when traffic volumes are low. There will, however, be no entertainment or facilities in the car parks and Festival-goers will be expected to remain in their cars until the Festival gates open at 8am on Wednesday […]

We want you to enjoy your time at the Festival as much as possible, so we’ve put together a wealth of advice for you: from what to pack, to tips on arrival, to bringing kids, to what to do in a medical emergency. Click the links (above on mobile, right on desktop) to explore the Advice […]

Unfortunately, as the law stands, it is not possible to have a legal marriage at the Festival. The Festival is not a licensed venue. So, until the law changes, that legally binding wedding under your favourite tree will have to wait. However, if you would like to add a little Glastonbury flavour to your wedding, […]

All water across Glastonbury Festival is from our mains water supply from Bristol Water, and is the same quality as your tap water at home. We are encouraging all Festival-goers to use a reusable water bottle and refill for free at more than 850 water points, including at 30 bottle-filling stations, seven tap boards and […]