T in the park 2014
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Original post by Tanisha95
What time do you think is best setting off because I'm travelling from Yorkshire..this is my first festival 
well we got the train from york around 8 in the morning up to edinburgh then we got a coach from edinburgh at half 12 up to the festival. We ended up leaving the house before 7
we had a really big group of us so it was fairly simple but just make sure you leave enough time between travel connections if youre going by public transport, we ended up sitting around for a couple of hours on the way there and back but it was better than having to run across stations with all our bags
i'm pretty sure the gates opened at 2 last year (might be wrong) but you wanna get there as early as you can because we spent over an hour queuing in ridiculous heat after getting there at 2 because it was so busy, one of my friends got mild sun stroke because of it!
Original post by Tanisha95
What time do you think is best setting off because I'm travelling from Yorkshire..this is my first festival
try and leave as early as possible, I travelled from just outside Glasgow and we got there about 12 and the queue was massive, try and be in the queue for about 11 if you can, it's so much less hassle when you get in there faster!
Everything that each user has already said on here is fantastically accurate, especially eilidhkegg's responses! T last year was my first festival and I was 18; it was without a doubt the best weekend of my life. So much so that I'm going again this year, despite driving to Scotland from Coventry - a vast 10+ hour drive. It's 100% worth it though, not just for the music but the AMAZING atmosphere. The Scottish people that I encountered were so wonderful and welcoming and honestly, no one cares that you haven't showered for days because we're all in the same boat. Personally I feel that the Refresh wristbands are a waste of time and money, because you'll spend ages queuing just to end up dirty again shortly.
I was going to answer your questions, but the aforementioned users seem to have got that covered. What I will say though, is you're not allowed to take your own alcohol into the events area (where the music is) and your bags WILL be searched on entrance, so try to get as drunk as you can before you enter (ha!) You'll definitely be ID'd at the bars, but T do this great thing where you buy drink tokens separately to avoid everyone counting their pennies and holding queues up. If I remember rightly, I took £200 spending money and actually returned with £20, so I'm either just really good at budgeting money or it's a good value festival!
I was pretty lucky last year as we just happened to camp somewhere that was near toilets (but not too near - gross), food stalls, water tap and the actual events area. Choose wisely! The walk from the car park to where you get your wristbands is absolutely soul-destroying, especially in extreme heat like last year, and I'm afraid it only gets worse when you have to walk miles to the camping areas. Don't let this put you off though, because I remember shouting all the expletives I could think of and exclaiming "**** off am I coming to a festival again, I'm going home" often. However, once you're enjoying a nice cold beer with your mates with your tents all set up, you'll be laughing!
I spent the weekend eating burgers and food like that mostly, but I stumbled across this amazing little section called Healthy T in which obviously... healthy food is served. It's refreshing to see such a fantastic range of peculiar food, because at one point I was feeling so malnourished and dehydrated that a bowl of pasta was honestly a godsend, hahaha. A strange selection of meat such as ostrich and kangaroo is also served in burgers, which I unfortunately didn't try last year, but that's something I'll do this year. Although it's something most festival-goers don't take notice of, T organisers really stress the importance of not getting too wrapped up in the moment and forgetting to eat - I hate to sound like a worrying mother but my brother got ill last year because he kept drinking and blanked food.
LECTURE OVER. Haha. Basically, T in the Park is my favourite festival because of the amazing lineup, welcoming atmosphere and the fact that absolutely no one judges your dirty, unwashed self... everyone embraces it. If I haven't bored you to tears, feel free to pm me, I love talking about T as I'm sure you've noticed! Maybe see you this year too x
I was going to answer your questions, but the aforementioned users seem to have got that covered. What I will say though, is you're not allowed to take your own alcohol into the events area (where the music is) and your bags WILL be searched on entrance, so try to get as drunk as you can before you enter (ha!) You'll definitely be ID'd at the bars, but T do this great thing where you buy drink tokens separately to avoid everyone counting their pennies and holding queues up. If I remember rightly, I took £200 spending money and actually returned with £20, so I'm either just really good at budgeting money or it's a good value festival!
I was pretty lucky last year as we just happened to camp somewhere that was near toilets (but not too near - gross), food stalls, water tap and the actual events area. Choose wisely! The walk from the car park to where you get your wristbands is absolutely soul-destroying, especially in extreme heat like last year, and I'm afraid it only gets worse when you have to walk miles to the camping areas. Don't let this put you off though, because I remember shouting all the expletives I could think of and exclaiming "**** off am I coming to a festival again, I'm going home" often. However, once you're enjoying a nice cold beer with your mates with your tents all set up, you'll be laughing!
I spent the weekend eating burgers and food like that mostly, but I stumbled across this amazing little section called Healthy T in which obviously... healthy food is served. It's refreshing to see such a fantastic range of peculiar food, because at one point I was feeling so malnourished and dehydrated that a bowl of pasta was honestly a godsend, hahaha. A strange selection of meat such as ostrich and kangaroo is also served in burgers, which I unfortunately didn't try last year, but that's something I'll do this year. Although it's something most festival-goers don't take notice of, T organisers really stress the importance of not getting too wrapped up in the moment and forgetting to eat - I hate to sound like a worrying mother but my brother got ill last year because he kept drinking and blanked food.
LECTURE OVER. Haha. Basically, T in the Park is my favourite festival because of the amazing lineup, welcoming atmosphere and the fact that absolutely no one judges your dirty, unwashed self... everyone embraces it. If I haven't bored you to tears, feel free to pm me, I love talking about T as I'm sure you've noticed! Maybe see you this year too x
Original post by dh1995
anyone got any advice on what zone to camp in?
if say either purple or pink, best for socialising and "parties" of such, but if your wanting a good nights sleep then stay away from them
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Original post by 1ellen23
Anyone got any tips for what to look for when buying a tent for T? Obviously it rains quite often in Scotland so would you recommend getting a slightly more expensive tent that is more waterproof or would a cheap tent be safe?
Just… woah.
Anyway, I'd say that around 100% of tents have a fairly good waterproof factor, but sway more towards tents with double-lining, ie. the frame of the tent and an extra layer that attaches on top and around - that way, if it rains, the inside layer will hopefully not absorb and sweat.
Another tent related thingie: if you plan on taking a cheap tent or can't be bothered taking it home, please don't just leave it or burn it or wreck it and go home - there are places for you to dispose of your team once you've dismantled it. Of course, the best idea is to actually take it away with you, but, yeah, from having been to numerous festivals and worked quite a few in different capacities, you'd be shocked/surprised at what people leave behind (including the mess). I know you're there for a good time an' all but think about the environment and the people who will be there for a fortnight after cleaning up after you.
I've been to T In The Park a handful of times, the last time being 2011 when we paid a little extra to camp in Tangerine Fields… and even that wasn't enough to make me think "oh I'll just do that each year, I'll definitely be back" - yeah, I'll go again, but I'll never camp again. I first went as a punter in 2005 (worked it in 2004) and it was incredible, and every other year I've been I've camped, but maybe it's just because I'm the old age of twenty-seven now and I don't drink that makes my 'no camping' decision easier. And I have camped at other festivals since. So…
Original post by 1ellen23
Anyone got any tips for what to look for when buying a tent for T? Obviously it rains quite often in Scotland so would you recommend getting a slightly more expensive tent that is more waterproof or would a cheap tent be safe?
I bought a 4 man tent from b&m bargains for £15 and it was absolutely fine last year, id recommend doing that if you live near one of those shops, I shared it with one of my friends and there was plenty of room for both of us and all of our stuff! they are really easy to put up and they are waterproof too! plus because there so cheap you don't need to take them home with you
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Original post by Jen2765
I've got a Saturday day ticket, is it easy to sneak drink into the arena? I'm 16 and was just planning on hiding it in my wellies etc
Take a water bottle, fill it with vodka.
Original post by Simmy1611
what time are people getting there on the thursday? think our coach should be getting there about 11/12 and I'm worried this is too early
The coach for my group is at 2
I don't think the whole thing opens until a little later than your arrival but you should be able to get into the campsite...not certain on this though
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Original post by Simmy1611
what time are people getting there on the thursday? think our coach should be getting there about 11/12 and I'm worried this is too early
That's not too bad, I was similar time last year, after the mental walk, unless you're city link, just sit in the queue and have a beer, then the gates open about 1ish maybe slightly late
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Original post by g.k.galloway
The coach for my group is at 2
I don't think the whole thing opens until a little later than your arrival but you should be able to get into the campsite...not certain on this though
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I don't think the whole thing opens until a little later than your arrival but you should be able to get into the campsite...not certain on this though
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Original post by JF1903
That's not too bad, I was similar time last year, after the mental walk, unless you're city link, just sit in the queue and have a beer, then the gates open about 1ish maybe slightly late
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Thank you! It says on the website that the campsite doesn't open till 3 but I'm guessing they'll be a few of us waiting around anyway
Yeah there's loads of folk waiting, also they open the campsite an hour or two earlier than they say they do, I'd say 2 at the latest
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Original post by JF1903
Yeah there's loads of folk waiting, also they open the campsite an hour or two earlier than they say they do, I'd say 2 at the latest
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Oh well that makes me feel better! Thank you 😊
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Original post by energydan
Bottles are not allowed. Fill ice cube bags with vodka n strap to ur bum or legs. Each one holds 250ml so 4 is 1lt. Festival veteran of 15 yrs I know all the tricks lol
i'm sure instead of going through all that hassle you could just get alcohol that's not in glass bottles lol or put it into other plastic bottles, that ice cube thing is a bit over the top
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