Wheres best to pitch a tent at Glastonbury Festival

Where to pitch a tent at Glastonbury Festival is a frequently asked question, particularly for first-time punters.

When the gates to Worthy Farm open on 25 June, there will be crowds of people rushing to grab what they consider to be the best spot.

But there is no right or wrong place to camp - it all depends on what you want to get out of the experience. Frequent visitors are known to return to the same spot year after year.

Whether the plan is to party all night, get a good view of the Pyramid Stage or to get a good nights sleep, there is a spot that caters for everybody - just make sure to park and enter through the correct areas.

Access via Gate B or C

Park in purple or blue car parks

The Big Ground site is located right in front of the Pyramid stage.

Those hoping to camp there should arrive early as the coveted spots fill up quickly, with many punters eager to hear the music from the comfort of their tents.

Although it can be noisy, it quietens down significantly once the Pyramid stage performers finish for the day.

If you plan on venturing to other stages and areas of the site, it may not be the best place to stay as it can be a long trek back to the tents.

Access via Gate B or C

Park in purple or blue car parks

The Cockmill Meadow and Ash Tree Family Camping sites are ideal for those attending with their families, although groups without children can still pitch a tent there.

It is located across from the Big Ground, meaning it is close to the Pyramid Stage and the Kidzfield is also nearby.

There are a variety of food stalls and bars close to the site, offering plenty of choice for punters.

There are electric pylons close by that hum, which may bother some people, but other than that, the area is not too noisy.

The Cockmill Meadow and Ash Tree Family sites are far from The Park Area, Shangri La, Unfairground and Block 9, so be prepared for a decent walk if you plan on venturing to those areas.

Access via Gate D

Park in orange car park

Pennard Hill Ground is known as the party camping area.

The Stone Circle, Arcadia and South East Corner are all nearby, meaning the area is far from peaceful and quiet.

The Pyramid Stage is a bit of a walk, so punters should consider how often they plan on watching acts perform there.

The site is popular and often fills up by Wednesday afternoon. Those hoping to pitch their tent there should aim to arrive early and potentially queue overnight to secure a good spot, especially as the capacity has been reduced this year.

Access via the yellow gate

Park in the accessible car park

The Spring Ground is the accessible camping site.

Those hoping to pitch a tent there must register in advance to secure their spot. They can attend with a PA or carer and an additional two guests.

The site offers wheelchair accessible toilets, showers and a changing places unit with an electric raised bed and hoist. Hoist slings are not provided.

There is also a fridge available to store medication and hot water facilities for cooking and drinks.

Stewards are there 24/7 offering assistance where necessary.

Blue badge holders do not need to buy a festival parking ticket, but they must register for accessible parking with an Access Application Form.

Access via Gate A

Park in pink car park

Darble is located near the bus and coach station, making it the ideal site for those travelling to the festival via public transport.

It is also home to the Cyclists Camping area, which is reserved for those cycling to Worthy Farm. Secure lockups for bikes are available too.

Return luggage delivery services are also offered for a small fee, sending possessions to a range of drop-off sites around Somerset and Bristol.

While Darble offers many perks, it is located on the outskirts of the site, meaning campers will be far from the central entertainment areas.

Although some camp sites might seem more desirable than others, with so much happening across the whole festival site, wherever you pick, youre likely to be doing a lot of walking.

This year British band The 1975, rock legend Neil Young and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo are headlining, while Rod Stewart will also perform on Sunday afternoon in the legend slot.

It will also be last festival before the 2026 fallow year to let the fields recover.

If you were unable to get yourself a ticket for the worlds biggest music festival - dont worry - the BBC will have extensive coverage throughout Glastonbury 2025.

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