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The Park

For the ultimate escape, cross over the railway tracks at the back of the Other Stage arena and head for the wide-open roaming space of The Park, “Glastonbury’s Best Kept Secret”. A festival within the Festival organised by Emily Eavis and home to open-air stages, late-night bars, venues, cafes, a tipi village and art installations all overlooked by a 15 metre Ribbon Tower. Standing high on a hill, with plenty of green space around, it’s quite a haven.

"An absolute lose-your-self epiphany for everyone who was there," The Times said of the legendary Africa Express performance in its 2007 debut and the secret shows and legendary performances have continued ever since. The stage sits in a natural amphitheatre at the top of the hill in the south-westerly corner of the site, between The Other Stage, Glade and King’s Meadow flanked, at night, by a pair of flaming columns.

At the top of the hill you may chance upon the Crow’s Nest where all manner of impromptu un-plugged performance is likely as you take in the 360 degree festival panorama. Down below, wander through the valley taking in cruise liners, tree cafes, real ale bars, rabbit warrens and one of the best late-night party spots onsite at the Stonebridge Bar.