Rivermead Glastonbury. If you are thinking about camping in the Rivermead camp area at Glastonbury, here is all the information you need. Rivermead is located to the west of the Glastonbury Festival site and is close to Silver Hayes. Woodsies and The Other Stage aren’t too far away either. Half of the Rivermead camp area is now reserved for crew camping. Rivermead is located next to a river, which can be great if it’s a dry festival, but could become problematic if it is a wet Glastonbury.
Where is the best place to park for Rivermead?
The best car parks for Rivermead are the pink ones.
Which gate is best for Rivermead to enter?
Gate A is the closest gate to Rivermead, Glastonbury. (Gate D is a little bit further.)
How quickly does Rivermead fill up?
Rivermead doesn’t fill up as quickly as some other nearby camp sites (no year is ever the same), so if you are thinking of camping here and don’t arrive too late, you should be fine.
Is Rivermead noisy?
It is quite close to Silver Hayes, so you will be hearing noise from there. There are noisier camp areas and quieter ones. To be honest, you will be so tired of partying every day that you will probably sleep through anything.
Pros and Cons of Camping at Rivermead Glastonbury
Pros:
- It is quite close to Gates A & D
- Silver Hayes is nearby
- It doesn’t fill up too quickly
Cons:
- It can get soggy in a wet year
- It is far from the South East Corner (Shangri-La, Block 9, The Common and The Unfairground)
Conclusions
If you are looking for a camp area at Glastonbury that doesn’t fill up too quickly, then the Rivermead site could be the one for you. Keep an eye on the weather reports (as if you weren’t) just in case a wet Glasto is forecast.
Remember, you will hardly spend any time in your tent, so don’t stress too much about where you camp.
Here is a list of all the places to camp at Glastonbury Festival: Where to camp at Glastonbury
See you on the farm.
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