Glastonbury Festival, one of the world’s largest music and arts events, is set to transform over 1,000 acres of Somerset countryside once again in 2025. With around 210,000 festival-goers arriving to see acts like Neil Young, Olivia Rodrigo, and The 1975, having a solid plan for travel and parking is essential.
The official 2025 site map has been released, detailing key information to help you navigate the extensive festival grounds after you arrive.
Most visitors reach the rural festival site by car, supported by a robust parking infrastructure. There are an impressive 55 public parking fields, along with four private car parks and two private village lots. To keep things organized, parking areas are divided into east and west sides, then further categorized by color codes. All parking zones funnel into one of four pedestrian entrances to the festival.
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According to the Glastonbury website, while many attendees hope to park close to pedestrian entrances due to carrying gear or special needs, this isn’t feasible. Instead, your choice is mainly about which side of the site to approach from, as stewards allocate spaces on arrival, making exact parking locations a matter of chance.
Directions to Glastonbury Festival are as follows:
- From South London: M3 then A303 and A37. (Sat Nav: TA11 7DP)
- From Swindon: M4 then A350 onto the A361. (Sat Nav: BA4 4LY)
- From the North East: A1 or M1 to M25 to M3 (J12), then A303 and A37. (Sat Nav: TA11 7DP)
- From the Midlands: Preferred route is M40 and A34 to A303 and A37. (Sat Nav: TA11 7DP)
- From the North West: M6, M5 to A39 (J23) then A361. (Sat Nav: BA6 9XE)
- From Wales: M4, M5 to A39 as above. (Sat Nav: BA6 9XE)
- For local traffic: Use A37 North or A361 East. (Sat Nav: BA4 4LY)
Car parks open from 9pm on the Tuesday before the festival, allowing arrivals throughout the night when traffic is lighter. However, no festival facilities will be available then except for toilets. Attendees are expected to remain in their vehicles until gates open at 8am Wednesday, with most opting to eat locally or en route before entry.
There are four main car entrances tailored to different approaches. Look out for “P” signs guiding you to available parking. The festival recommends following the blue route via A303 and A37, which typically experiences shorter queues. Those heading to the family campsite near the Acoustic Field should follow the purple route on the A37, marked with purple signs.
Festival parking allows for return trips in and out with your car pass, but expect your vehicle to be parked differently upon return. The busiest exit time is Monday from 8am to 5pm, when long queues are common. To avoid delays, leaving between 1am and 7am Monday is advised.
Journey times after the festival can be lengthy: up to two hours via A39 to the M5, or up to four hours via A37 towards Bristol. The recommended exit routes head south on A37 to A303, then east to A34 for Midlands and northern routes or onto M3 for London travelers.
As the festival license expires at 5pm Monday, many staff and contractors will have left by then, so it’s best to depart well before this time.
Worthy Farm’s rural location offers limited electric vehicle charging, but EV owners should not be deterred. If your battery has less than 50 miles of range on approach, plan to recharge locally and ensure you have adequate power for the return journey. Keep in mind, local chargers will be in high demand during the festival period.
In case of vehicle issues, Monday breakdown services will be busy, so address any problems early. A locksmith is available by Bronze Gate for lost or locked keys, and the AA provides a dedicated festival hotline at 0330 053 0338 for assistance.