Getting A Ticket
by RandomDreamer
Before you worry about the rain, the toilets, which bands you're going to see, what you're going to eat, where you're going to pitch camp, how you're going to get there etc etc there's one majorly difficult obstacle you muct overcome first.... getting a ticket.
They usually sell out within 3 hours of going on sale and ususally go on sale in April but the exact date is different each year. www.aloud.com is the best resource for purchasing tickets and will igve information before hand. Basically though, getting a ticket is not an easy task.
They are available online and by phone. Basically, you have to be awake and ready to go when they go on sale and try persistently until you succeed. You can only buy two tickets at a time and need to give the names and addresses of who the tickets are going to at time of purchase. Therefore you need to co-ordinate with your travelling companions who's buying who's ticket etc.
Esentially, work in a pair. One of you try continuously clicking the web link until you get lucky and reach the payment page (only a certain number of people can connect to the server at any one time) and the other try relentlessly ringing the phone number until you get through. It's tough... you may not get lucky but persistence will pay off and don't give up until the tickets are sold out... then relax!
Drum playing
by Myfanwe
One of the rules on our campsite was 'no drum playing' - as if I would!! while walking through the town a couple of guys were strolling round the streets beating their drums for the pure joy of it .... excellent!!
Keep warm and dry.
by Steve-H
I've climbed a lot of things but I love the walk up Glastonbury Tor, it isn't always sunny, in fact I've been up there in thick snow and torrential rain so my advice is to always take warm and waterproof clothing, stout boots and if you possibly can, a thermos of tea and a mobile phone just in case. This isn't the alps but people have slipped off the side of the hill in bad weather and been hurt, I've seen tourists walking up there in the most awful weather in fashion jackets and trainers, no hats, no water-proof clothing. It can take longer than you think to get up, take photos and get down again, be prepared and keep warm or you'll just be miserable. Great views in all directions from the top of the Tor but bad weather can ruin equipment. If you are filming use a wind sock on your Microphone.
not just a minature tor
by englishchris
Burrow Mump looks like a minature Glastonbury Tor, and is well worth a visit.
It overlooks the joining of thr Rivers Parrat and Tone, and is a stones throw away from where King Alfred the Great had his secret camp (and where he burned the cakes).
Situated about 13 miles or so from Glastonbury, south west, along the St. Michaels Ley Line (otherwise known as the A361 road) towards Taunton.
There is a small car park at its base which is easily missed. If you have a bit of extra time, you might want to have lunch at one of the local pubs, and walk it off along the river.
The Chalice Well - Glastonbury's best kept secret
by Myfanwe
The Chalice well is an entirely pure natural spring that rises from a deep source. An array of beautiful flowers and trees surround the well as it emerges from the lions head - where you are encouraged to fill up bottles to drink the water which is said to have healing properties. The stream flows gently through the gardens, into the pilgrims bath which held healing sessions in the mid 18th Century, be warned this pool is extremely cold!! The water then cascades down ornate waterfalls before making its' way underground to the fishponds of Glastonbury Abbey. The water is rich in iron which gives it a distinctive taste and also leaves a red deposit on the stones as it flows over them but it is entirely safe to drink.
There are many quiet places in the gardens for reflection and meditation, it is said that the energy or ley lines are said to meet in King Arthurs court within the gardens. Geomancers say the lines traverse the gardens in their path from Cornwall, through the Abbey and the Tor, before heading off to the Avebury Stone Circle and Norfolk.
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Glastonbury Tor
15th century embroidered pall
Log-boat
George & Pilgrim
