Wednesday 22 June 2022 09:20 AM Thousands queue for first day of Glastonbury after rail strike chaos forced ... trends now
Thousands of eager music fans have queued in traffic since dawn for the first day of Glastonbury after the chaotic rail strike forced many to camp overnight at the four-day Somerset festival.
Organisers told fans they could begin parking at the site from 4pm on Tuesday after trains and Tube services were disrupted for a second day running - forcing revellers to get to Worthy Farm early to beat the rush.
The festival's main stage will not open until Friday, with headliner Billie Eilish set for the iconic Pyramid Stage followed by Sir Paul McCartney on Saturday and rapper Kendrick Lamar bringing the event to a close on Sunday.
However, DJs and live music is planned from today for eager fans who have arrived at the site early - as more than 200,000 people are expected to descend at Glastonbury over the next two days.
The founder of the Somerset festival Michael Eavis was pictured opening the gate to Glastonbury this morning marking the official start of the four-day music spectacular.
Huge crowds of revellers were pictured sitting on camping chairs by metal railings as they secured their spot in line to the entrance of the festival.
Armed with camping gear and cool boxes, excited fans waited patiently as they queued to get in to the UK's most-anticipated music event of the year as they were met with glorious 19C (66F) sunshine - a pleasant change from the usual rain that marks the start of the muddy festival.
Thousands of eager festivalgoers arrive at Worthy Farm this morning for the official start of Glastonbury Festival 2022
Armed with camping gear and cool boxes, excited fans waited patiently as they queued to get in to the UK's most-anticipated music event of the year
Motorists were pictured arriving early at the music extravaganza to beat the rush today amid ongoing rail strikes
Festivalgoers arrived at the site carrying their camping supplies and coolboxes filled with their favourite beverages
Revellers were met with glorious 19C (66F) sunshine - a pleasant change from the usual rain that marks the start of the muddy festival
The founder of the Somerset festival Michael Eavis was pictured opening the gate to Glastonbury this morning marking the official start of the four-day music spectacular
A woman with pink hair extensions and matching hued sunglasses was pictured queuing for entry on the first day of the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Somerset today
The Glastonbury gates officially opened this morning for excited music fans who have been queuing since Tuesday amid the ongoing rail strikes
Huge crowds of revellers were pictured sitting on camping chairs by metal railings as they secured their spot in line to the entrance of the festival
A 'beer drive thru' sign to mark the start of the festival was put up for Brits who are lined up in traffic
Despite, Glastonbury usually opening its
