Managed to get your hands on a Glastonbury ticket but missed out on a campervan pass? Or perhaps you’d simply prefer somewhere a little quieter to return to at the end of the day.
Staying at an off-site campsite near Glastonbury Festival can be a great alternative to camping inside Worthy Farm. You can enjoy proper showers, allocated pitches, more space and a quieter night’s sleep, while still travelling into the Festival each day.
Glastonbury Festival 2027 takes place at Worthy Farm from Wednesday 23 June to Sunday 27 June 2027.
Why Stay Off-Site at Glastonbury?
Camping inside Glastonbury is all part of the experience, and general camping is included with your Festival ticket. However, the camping areas are huge, pitches aren’t pre-allocated and facilities can be fairly basic.
For families, groups arriving at different times, campervan travellers without an official campervan pass, or anyone who values a proper shower and a slightly better night’s sleep, an independent campsite can be a brilliant alternative.
Just remember that independent off-site campsites are not part of Glastonbury Festival itself, and you’ll still need a valid Festival ticket to enter Worthy Farm.
Off-Site Camping at Glastonbury: Pros and Cons
Pros
- Pre-allocated pitches at many campsites
- More space around your tent or campervan
- Hot showers and proper toilets
- A quieter place to sleep
- Campervan pitches without needing an official Glastonbury campervan ticket
- Additional facilities such as bars, food, charging and pamper areas
- Some campsites offer shuttle buses or bike hire
- Easier for groups who want to camp together
Cons
- You’ll need to travel into and out of the Festival each day
- Walking distances can be significant
- Shuttle buses and roads can get busy
- Staying off-site adds an extra accommodation cost when standard Festival camping is already included with your ticket
- You’ll need to carry everything you want for the day into the Festival
Official Glastonbury Campervan Pitches vs Off-Site Camping
If you want to stay in one of Glastonbury Festival’s official campervan fields, you’ll need a separate campervan/caravan ticket as well as your Festival ticket.
For 2027, official pitches cost £225 for a standard campervan/caravan pitch or £350 for a large pitch. Standard pitches are for live-in vehicles under 8m, while larger vehicles need to use the Bath & West Showground.
If you miss out, or simply prefer more facilities and a quieter base, booking an independent campsite nearby means you can still enjoy Glastonbury in your campervan.
Best Off-Site Campsites Near Glastonbury Festival 2027
Pilton Hill Camping
2027 dates: 21–28 June
Distance from Glastonbury: Around 1.6 miles from Gate A
Getting there: Walk, cycle, taxi or free campsite shuttle
Suitable for: Campervans, tents and a limited number of motorhomes
Pilton Hill Camping is a relaxed independent campsite less than two miles from the Festival.
There are pitches for tents and campervans alongside glamping options, with useful facilities including flush toilets, 24-hour hot showers, drinking water, washing-up facilities and phone charging.
There’s also a free shuttle bus into the Festival, while the nearby Crossways Inn offers food and breakfast. Campervans are welcome, alongside a restricted number of motorhomes.
Willow Meadows
2027 stay: Five nights from Wednesday 23 June
Distance from Glastonbury: Around a 10–15 minute walk to Gate D
Price: Tent pitches from £599; small RV, motorhome or caravan pitches from £688
Suitable for: Tents, campervans, motorhomes, caravans and glamping
Willow Meadows is a family-run campsite at Willow Farm, within easy walking distance of the Festival.
Accommodation ranges from bring-your-own tent pitches to campervan and motorhome spaces and fully pre-erected glamping options.
Facilities include private hot showers, flushing toilets, drinking water, a pamper area, dishwashing facilities, food and drink, covered chill-out areas, charging options, allocated pitches, parking and 24-hour campsite security.
It’s a particularly handy option if being able to walk to and from Glastonbury is high on your list.
Love Fields Glastonbury
2027 dates: From Wednesday 23 June
Location: Immediately beside the Festival site
Suitable for: Campervans, motorhomes, caravans, tents and luxury glamping
If proximity is your priority, Love Fields describes itself as the closest independent accommodation to Glastonbury Festival.
Its different camping areas offer everything from pitch-your-own tent and campervan spaces to furnished bell tents, yurts, cabins and other luxury accommodation.
Depending on the area you choose, facilities can include restaurants, bars, live music, pamper facilities and 24-hour staff and security.
Bookings for 2027 open alongside the main Glastonbury ticket sales, and you’ll need your Festival ticket confirmation number when booking.
Greenacres Camping
2027 Festival dates: 23–27 June
Distance from Glastonbury: Around 3 miles
Getting there: Around a 12-minute cycle to the official bike park
Stay: Minimum five nights
Suitable for: Festival-goers looking for a quieter base with easy cycle access
Greenacres is a small campsite in the Somerset countryside, around three miles from Worthy Farm.
Cycling is one of the easiest ways to reach the Festival from here, with the campsite estimating around 12 minutes to the official bike park. Bikes are also available to hire.
Greenacres is taking bookings specifically for Glastonbury Festival in 2027, despite taking a break from general camping for the rest of the year. There’s a minimum five-night stay during the Festival.
Camp Crossways
Distance from Glastonbury: Around 1.4 miles from Bronze Gate
Getting there: Free shuttle to Bronze Gate, taking around 3–5 minutes
Price: Motorhome/campervan pitches from £600
Pitch size: 8m x 7m
Suitable for: Campervans, motorhomes, trailer tents and pre-pitched camping
Set within the grounds of the Crossways Hotel in North Wootton, Camp Crossways combines Festival camping with a few more creature comforts.
Set within the grounds of the Crossways Hotel in North Wootton, Camp Crossways offers a quieter base around 1.4 miles from Glastonbury’s Bronze Gate. A free shuttle runs between the campsite and the Festival, with journeys taking only a few minutes.
Campervan and motorhome pitches start from £600 and provide an 8m x 7m space for your own vehicle, with two adults included. Additional adults cost £150, children aged 5–15 cost £60 and under-fives stay free. Limited electric hook-up is available for an additional £200.
Facilities include hot showers and proper toilets, a pamper room with hairdryers and mirrors, plus access to the Crossways Hotel restaurant and bars. There are also pre-pitched tents and bell tents available if not everyone in your group is travelling by campervan.
Official Off-Site Glastonbury Camping
There are also two official pre-erected Glastonbury campsites outside the main Festival camping fields: Worthy View and Sticklinch.
These are operated as part of Glastonbury Festival rather than being independent campsites. You must already have a valid Glastonbury 2027 ticket before booking official accommodation.
You can find the latest details on the official Glastonbury Festival website.
Top Tips for Off-Site Camping at Glastonbury
Book early. Good off-site campsites can fill quickly once Festival tickets go on sale, particularly those within walking distance.
Check exactly how you’ll get to the Festival. A campsite described as “near Glastonbury” isn’t necessarily near a pedestrian gate. Look at walking times, shuttle arrangements and where you’ll actually be dropped off.
Check the last shuttle home. If you’re planning to stay until the early hours, make sure your campsite transport runs late enough.
Think about your campervan size. Some campsites have strict pitch or vehicle-length limits, so check before booking.
Take a power bank. Even where charging is available, you’ll probably appreciate having your own portable charger with you.
Pack for every type of weather. Waterproofs, decent footwear, sun cream and plenty of layers can all come in handy over a Glastonbury weekend.
Carry what you need for the whole day. Popping back to an off-site campervan for a forgotten jumper isn’t quite as easy as returning to a tent inside the Festival.
Save your campsite location and transport information. After a very long day at Worthy Farm, you’ll be grateful you did.
Hiring a Campervan for Glastonbury Festival
Want to do Glastonbury with a proper bed, cooking space and somewhere warm and dry to come back to at the end of the night?
Quirky Campers has festival-friendly campervans to hire across the UK, from compact campers for two to family-friendly vans with toilets, showers, fridges and off-grid power.
If you secure an official Glastonbury campervan pass, you can stay in the Festival campervan fields. If not, several of the independent campsites above also welcome campervans, giving you another way to enjoy the Festival without sleeping in a tent.
Find your perfect campervan for Glastonbury 2027 with Quirky Campers and start planning your festival adventure.
FAQs
Yes. There are several independent campsites near Worthy Farm, including options for tents, campervans, motorhomes and glamping.
Yes. Off-site campsite bookings do not include entry to the Festival, so you’ll still need a valid Glastonbury ticket.
Yes, if you stay at an independent off-site campsite that accepts campervans. You only need an official campervan pass for Glastonbury’s own campervan fields.
Some are, while others are better reached by shuttle bus, bike or taxi. Always check the distance to the nearest Festival gate before booking.
As early as possible. The closest and most convenient campsites can fill quickly once Festival tickets go on sale.
