Glastonbury Festival goers are facing a major traffic crisis as they make their way down to Worthy Farm in Somerset for the biggest greenfield event in the world.
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The Glastonbury organisers said in a statement: “If you have set off and have yet to reach the site, please stop somewhere safe and warm”.
AA president Edmund King also warned of “heavy and widespread congestion” on the roads around the festival site, including severe delays on the A361, A37 and A39.
“If you are coming to the festival by coach or train, please set off as planned”.
22 JUN: Long traffic queues and rain have marked the opening of the Glastonbury Festival as fans trudge through the mud at the gates.
The muddy ground may dry out before the first full day of music on Friday. We will update you regularly.
Brigid McConville, who had worked with Ms Cox at Oxfam, organised the More In Common event at the festival.
“If you are coming to the festival by vehicle or campervan/caravan and have yet to begin your journey, please do not set off.
Never known so many people arrive on a Wednesday, normally it’s very quiet and there’s a build up, but it’s nearly like it’s going full force already”.
Several festival-goers could be seen proudly wearing “I’m In” badges to support the Remain campaign, which counts Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis as an outspoken supporter. There is congestion south of the A361 to within a few miles of the A303. But be prepared for your journey to take longer than usual.
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It’s worth it for most though; headlining the Pyramid Stage this year are Muse, Adele and Coldplay on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively, and further acts include Ellie Goulding, PJ Harvey, Earth, Wind & Fire and Sigur Ros.
