Obviously it ’ s best to enjoy Glastonbury in the moment , but inevitably you ’ ll want to use your phone while on site . No one wants to spend hours queuing to recharge their phone so either take an old basic mobile with a long battery power or grab an EE Power Bar from one of their stores before you head to the festival . They cost £ 20 and you can swap your empty power bar for a charged one in the main market saving you a lot of time when you ’ re there ( just make sure you get the right one from the EE store ).
Get to Glastonbury early and upon arriving , pinpoint the best available camping spot , pitch your tent and memorise it ’ s location by picking out some solid reference points and if you have any plans to save a spot for your mate , forget it . The best bet is to take your mate ’ s tent and he / she can take your bags then hope like hell your mate finds you . Tent flooding is a nightmare when it happens and it is always wise to camp on high ground , avoiding ditches where water will settle after heavy rain .
DURING THE FESTIVAL Ah , finally the artists start performing and the crowd goes wild . One thing that many people do not take into account is the weather in Glastonbury , which can and will vary , often within the same day . Expect to be exposed to the sun for most of the day . So , apply sun cream , preferably factor 30 +. In fact don ’ t even think of leaving your tent before doing so if you want to avoid a painful night ’ s sleep .
The best piece of advice that I can give you is to have a blast . Glastonbury festival means 5 days of fun that brings people from all walks of life together but by all means , aim for The Stone Circle - a rather special place for Glastonbury regulars and definitely somewhere to head to for great view over the site . If you ’ re there on Wednesday night , don ’ t miss the fire show ( be warned though , arrive early as it gets very busy ). Another must is The South East corner , ancestral home to Shangri-La , Glasto Latino , The Common , Unfairground and Block9 . This is the ultimate after-dark adventure into the bizarre which over the last eight years or so has became a vital part of the Glastonbury experience . It ’ s in this mometary departure from geographic reality that many world class DJs playing sets in tiny spaces there . It ’ s popularity is such that it ’ s sometimes necessary to miss the end of the headliners to ensure you get in before the massive queues begin . It is however well worth it as the sheer scale of this Bladerunner-on-acid experience is remarkable , as are the many world class DJs playing sets in tiny spaces there .
And then there is the Avalon Inn , a lovely wooden pub which exists for just five days and is a must visit while you ’ re on the farm . Head for the balcony for a great view around the circus area and the Field Of Avalon .