Summer Solstice revellers are being urged to celebrate respectfully at Glastonbury Tor this weekend as police, wardens and council teams ramp up patrols and parking enforcement to prevent disruption.

Glastonbury Town Council and the National Trust are calling on everyone planning to mark the Solstice at the Tor on Saturday 21 June to play their part in protecting the ancient site – and not block access for locals, farmers, or emergency services.

In previous years, badly parked vehicles on Stonedown Lane have caused major problems, including stopping residents from getting in and out, obstructing farm access, and leaving no way through for ambulances and fire crews.

A multi-agency response was set up involving the former Somerset County and Mendip District councils, Glastonbury Town Council, Avon and Somerset Police, and the Glastonbury Multi-Agency Group. The result was a dedicated safety scheme to enforce a clearway on the road and keep things moving.

That scheme is once again being enforced this year, with officers and wardens patrolling the area and warning that illegally parked vehicles could face fines or even be towed away.

Camping and fires on Glastonbury Tor and the surrounding land are also strictly prohibited. National Trust wardens will be on-site throughout the weekend to monitor activity, backed by neighbourhood police and parking enforcement.

Blue badge holders will find disabled parking bays available, and a new bus stop has been created to support the sustainable travel scheme. A dedicated Tor shuttle runs every 30 minutes from the town centre, with full details and timetables available at www.mendipcommunitytransport.co.uk/glastonbury-tor-bus (please note there is no service between 1pm and 2pm).

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A spokesperson for Glastonbury Town Council said: "We want everyone to enjoy the Solstice – but we also want to make sure the Tor and surrounding area is respected. Please use the parking in town, take the Tor bus, and don't bring tents or fires. Let's celebrate without causing harm."

Solstice celebrations typically attract large crowds to the Tor, which is managed by the National Trust. The site is of national spiritual, archaeological and environmental importance.