We’ve worked closely with festival organisers and the local authority to prepare for the event, and we’ll be carrying out a neighborhood-style policing operation to ensure everyone attending and those living nearby are safe.

This will entail uniformed officers, officers on horseback, and officers on bicycles patrolling the site on a regular basis.

Festival-goers are encouraged to approach any of our officers – they will be happy to stop and chat and will be handing out thousands of our mobile phone pouches once again.

In the run-up to, during, and after the festival, they will also be providing advice, support, and information on our @policeatglasto Twitter and Instagram accounts.

We want those attending this year’s event to be familiar with the following safety advice:

Arrive early to take extra security precautions. This will help to avoid delays in getting in.
Be patient during security checks and don’t berate security, staff, or stewards. Although it may appear inconvenient, these measures are in place to assist you.
It is critical that you do not bring any unnecessary items to the event. The Glastonbury Festival website includes a suggested packing list as well as a list of prohibited items such as lasers, fireworks, and drones. Packing light will also help to expedite searches and entry into the event.
If you suspect that your or someone else’s drink has been tampered with, notify security or a police officer and seek medical attention by calling the NHS’ non-emergency number 111 or visiting one of the on-site medical facilities. Adding a substance to someone’s drink without their knowledge or permission is a serious offence that can cause serious harm if the person has an adverse reaction.
If you see someone acting suspiciously, immediately notify a police officer or a member of security staff. Don’t entrust it to someone else.
Report anything concerning you that you see on social media.
In an emergency, dial 999 and look around for assistance from staff, particularly those with radios who can raise the alarm quickly.
Bags should not be left unattended or anywhere they could cause a security scare. And, no matter how genuine they appear to be, never agree to look after anyone else’s bags.
Listen to staff and any announcements if there is an incident. The festival organisers have emergency plans in place to keep you safe.
Remember, the chances of being involved in a terrorist incident are slim. But if it does happen, run, hide, and tell.
We will also deploy Project Servator in and around the festival site to increase security.

There is no intelligence to suggest that Glastonbury 2022, or any other festival or music event taking place this summer, is under increased threat. However, as we did at the previous festival in 2019, we will once again support Counter Terrorism Policing’s #BeSafeBeSound campaign on Twitter and Instagram.

People should dial 999 if a crime is in progress or there is a threat of immediate danger. Non-emergency reports can be made by dialling 101 or by filling out our dedicated report crime at Glastonbury form.

The festival’s policing does not begin and end on the festival grounds.

We will have representatives at Pilton Village Hall throughout the event, along with the local council and the festival, for locals to speak with if they have any concerns or worries.

We do not underestimate the impact the festival may have on the local community, so officers and security personnel will be patrolling all routes to the site to ensure festival-goers have a safe trip and that local residents are disturbed as little as possible.

More information and advice on getting to and from the event, personal property, and drug enforcement at the festival can be found on our dedicated Glastonbury Festival page.

We’re issuing advice to ticket holders and local residents ahead of the return of Glastonbury Festival next week.

We’ve worked closely with festival organisers and the local authority to prepare for the event, and we’ll be carrying out a neighborhood-style policing operation to ensure everyone attending and those living nearby are safe.

This will entail uniformed officers, officers on horseback, and officers on bicycles patrolling the site on a regular basis.

Festival-goers are encouraged to approach any of our officers – they will be happy to stop and chat and will be handing out thousands of our mobile phone pouches once again.

In the run-up to, during, and after the festival, they will also be providing advice, support, and information on our @policeatglasto Twitter and Instagram accounts.

We want those attending this year’s event to be familiar with the following safety advice:

Arrive early to take extra security precautions. This will help to avoid delays in getting in.
Be patient during security checks and don’t berate security, staff, or stewards. Although it may appear inconvenient, these measures are in place to assist you.
It is critical that you do not bring any unnecessary items to the event. The Glastonbury Festival website includes a suggested packing list as well as a list of prohibited items such as lasers, fireworks, and drones. Packing light will also help to expedite searches and entry into the event.
If you suspect that your or someone else’s drink has been tampered with, notify security or a police officer and seek medical attention by calling the NHS’ non-emergency number 111 or visiting one of the on-site medical facilities. Adding a substance to someone’s drink without their knowledge or permission is a serious offence that can cause serious harm if the person has an adverse reaction.
If you see someone acting suspiciously, immediately notify a police officer or a member of security staff. Don’t entrust it to someone else.
Report anything concerning you that you see on social media.
In an emergency, dial 999 and look around for assistance from staff, particularly those with radios who can raise the alarm quickly.
Bags should not be left unattended or anywhere they could cause a security scare. And, no matter how genuine they appear to be, never agree to look after anyone else’s bags.
Listen to staff and any announcements if there is an incident. The festival organisers have emergency plans in place to keep you safe.
Remember, the chances of being involved in a terrorist incident are slim. But if it does happen, run, hide, and tell.
We will also deploy Project Servator in and around the festival site to increase security.

There is no intelligence to suggest that Glastonbury 2022, or any other festival or music event taking place this summer, is under increased threat. However, as we did at the previous festival in 2019, we will once again support Counter Terrorism Policing’s #BeSafeBeSound campaign on Twitter and Instagram.

People should dial 999 if a crime is in progress or there is a threat of immediate danger. Non-emergency reports can be made by dialling 101 or by filling out our dedicated report crime at Glastonbury form.

The festival’s policing does not begin and end on the festival grounds.

We will have representatives at Pilton Village Hall throughout the event, along with the local council and the festival, for locals to speak with if they have any concerns or worries.

We do not underestimate the impact the festival may have on the local community, so officers and security personnel will be patrolling all routes to the site to ensure festival-goers have a safe trip and that local residents are disturbed as little as possible.

More information and advice on getting to and from the event, personal property, and drug enforcement at the festival can be found on our dedicated Glastonbury Festival page.