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Also check out the Oxford Cowley Rd Festival. A day of great music, authentic food from a huge number of places, arts and crafts and loads more... Check it out - Sunday 6th July!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22861 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22849 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22720 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22720 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22712 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22712 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22701 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22701 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22698 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22698 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22674
This is a must-have for using the toilets, a contraption that means every girl can stand while peeing.

No more sitting on horrible seats and more importantly no more problems when faced with the famous long drops.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22674 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22655 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22655 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22605
The only thing you should be considering when planning a potential festival campsite is where you will end up at the end of the night. There is nothing worse than dragging your drunken wreck of a body half way across a dark campsite riddled with pitfalls, guide ropes and other hazards at 3am.

Think about it and find the tent area that will be open the longest. Camp nearby. This way at that ungodly hour when you finally decide to head to bed you can even crawl your way back if need be.

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Finally my festival essetials: very good walking boots (they keep your feet dry, and are better than wellies), wet wipes, and a couple of bottles of water to glug after a heavy cider/Perry session at the Brothers bar. A hat and sunscreen are good to have. And don't forget to have a warm jacket, as the nights can get chilly.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22546 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22541 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22541 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22534 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22534 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22533 and snug blanket and head for a weekend of freedom - even bring the kids. Camp Bestival offer hundreds of free things to do for children, music and even a pamper tent to really get loose. Go dance and frolic!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22533 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22532 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22532 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22528 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22528 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22521 2) Toddlers - no matter how many clothes you pack for a three-year-old prepare to be rubbing the dried mud off Friday's tights by Saturday evening. A helium balloon of choice (in our family it's usually batman) tied to the back of a toddlers dungarees can help to prevent the panic of a lost child at a busy festival (rope could even be lengthened at larger venues!)
Drum into children that they must not purchase chocolate cake /truffles off anyone, especially if salesperson is barefoot!
Finally remember there is no such thing as a free lunch. Arranging to work at a festival may seem like a shrewd money saving option, however there is nothing more depressing than wearing a stewards waistcoat and being 3 fields away from your friends/family who are probably down the front at the main stage.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22521