Inside Glastonbury's horrifying 'jail' for fence jumpers and drug dealers at iconic music festival

In a matter of hours, a whopping 210,000 festivalgoers will set up camp at Worthy Farm for a lengthy weekend at Glastonbury Festival.But in addition to those, many have been known to jump the towering fences in a bid to sneak into the festival, while others might be inclined to smuggle in illegal substances - but there's a special 'jail' on site for anyone breaking the rules.

Glastonbury Festival is the biggest in the UK, featuring over 3,000 performances across more than 100 stages during the five-day event. The site on Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, spans over 900 acres, and security has only increased over the years - which is allegedly more expensive than what is offered to the Royal Family.

In addition, the 7.8km fence surrounding the site is four metres high, and at various points, there are watchtowers, with security staff keeping a firm eye on the festival grounds both inside and outside. Security is thought to have been heightened this year after thousands of people are said to have snuck into the festival last year with fake wristbands and or by vaulting the fences.

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Some stages were forced to close due to overcrowding, and some festivalgoers described it as the busiest Glastonbury to date. However, anyone attempting to enter the festival without a valid ticket or breaking any rules during their time at Glastonbury could see themselves spending time at the on-site 'jail'.

The 'Glastonbury Jail' is an official holding space before being evicted from the site or when police are called. While it's not technically a jail, many refer to it as one, reports The Times.

One trespasser saw themselves being held at the 'jail' for six hours after attempting to break into the festival last year. According to reports, Glastonbury allows trespassers to make a statement, and they are either evicted or arrested.

The person caught last year spoke to The Times about the 'jail' and said: "The jail is a square with security fences surrounding it, a covered area for sitting and foil blankets which people were taking to sleep in."

They added: "There was a weird mix of drug dealers, people who have been taken out of the festival for being too drunk or high, and those who had tried to break in. Drug dealers coming in were a spectacle - security were announcing the big dealers as they brought them in."

Another person who was caught trespassing last year told the publication about another encounter during their time in the 'jail'. They said: "We met a guy who had been scammed £4,000 for a wristband, while someone else had managed to get all of his friends in before him, but was caught trying to get through the gap in the fence himself."

While the area is for people breaking the rules and law, it isn't all bad. According to the rule breakers last year, you can charge your phone, have a cup of tea and eat a sandwich while being held, with the staff said to be "super nice".

If you're heading to Glastonbury this year, familiarise yourself with some of the rules on their official website as outlined below.

Do not take...

• More than you need
• Disposable vapes
• Gazebos
• Only food and alcohol for personal consumption
• Knives
• Anything made of glass
• Excess packaging
• Body glitter
• Avoid the use of disposable wipes

It added on its website: "You may be searched at the entrance for any items that may be used in an illegal or offensive manner – which will be confiscated. Persons suspected of carrying out illegal and/or offensive activities onsite may also be searched and face eviction. NB: Confiscated items will NOT be returned."

Glastonbury have also shared a list of prohibited items, which include:

• Portable laser equipment or pens
• Knives
• Animals (except registered guide dogs)
• Sound systems or drums
• Generators
• Sky lanterns, kites, fireworks, flares or any type or wax candles
• Nitrous oxide (laughing gas).

It also mentioned: "Persons using fireworks will be evicted from site and materials confiscated.

"No unauthorised tape recorders, professional film or video equipment are allowed onsite. Cameras for personal use are welcome.

"Flying or filming with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, or so-called drones) is not allowed on site before, during or after the Festival – and is prohibited by law. We have a working site and the safety of our audience, crew and staff is paramount."

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