Electric Picnic - camping with young kids in "normal" camping area?

wobblyknees · 2018-08-29 16:31:27

We've a couple of weekend tickets with camping. Myself and partner thinking of bringing our 5 year old but wondering if staying in "normal" camping area a good idea?

29-08-2018 05:31PM

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We've a couple of weekend tickets with camping. Myself and partner thinking of bringing our 5 year old but wondering if staying in "normal" camping area a good idea?

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#2 29-08-2018 05:38PM

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I wouldn’t.

Family area is booked out, I don’t think the regular campsite is suitable, or would be enjoyable for a child trying to sleep.

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#3 29-08-2018 05:39PM

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colm_mcm wrote: »

I wouldn’t.

Family area is booked out, I don’t think the regular campsite is suitable, or would be enjoyable for a child trying to sleep.

Yes, they said young kids wouldn't be allowed. Looks like only option would be to swap with someone.

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#4 29-08-2018 05:47PM

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The only place I'd consider it would be Joplin, Charlie Chaplin or eco campsites. Don't go near the busier campsites, it would be absolutely unsuitable

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#5 30-08-2018 12:24AM

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No way would it be suitable. Plenty of people taking drugs,falling around the place out of their heads etc at all hours of the day and night. Thats what its like in wilde and hendrix anyway which are the only 2 ive camped in. Maybe a quiet corner of joplin would be suitable but i doubt it.

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#6 30-08-2018 12:28AM

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I'll buy your tickets PM me

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#7 30-08-2018 08:11AM

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The back of Joplin would be fine. Would recommend ear defenders...

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#8 30-08-2018 08:23AM

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You should try and swap tickets with someone who has a family pass but won't be bringing their kids.

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#9 30-08-2018 09:56AM

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nc6000 wrote: »

You should try and swap tickets with someone who has a family pass but won't be bringing their kids.

Yes, would like to but not sure where/how to.

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#10 30-08-2018 10:18AM

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Car99 wrote: »

I'll buy your tickets PM me

Thanks but I am actually looking to go so prefer to swap for tickets/family camping.

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#11 30-08-2018 10:21AM

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back of Joplin or Chaplin will be fine (although a decent walk to the main arena)
maybe even try the Gaeltacht campsite, as it will probably have a decent bit of room.

there was someone a few days ago on the main EP thread that had family tickets but wanted to camp in the general campsites, so might stilll have them for a swap....

e: this person:
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107885514#post107885514

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=747351

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#12 30-08-2018 10:39AM

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There was someone on the main thread who had 2 extra family tickets, try find them

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#13 30-08-2018 10:44AM

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Originally Posted by JCreaghy View Post
Could someone please help me, my mother bought 4 family tickets to cover her, my dad and my two little brothers. However each ticket says 1 adult 2 kids. Does that mean she bought two extra tickets? Thank you.

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#14 30-08-2018 10:47AM

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wobblyknees wrote:

Thanks but I am actually looking to go so prefer to swap for tickets/family camping.

Try toutless.com

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#15 30-08-2018 10:54AM

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Absolutely no way. Ye will be awake all night with the screaming and roaring and your child will spend years in therapy.

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#16 30-08-2018 11:12AM

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billybonkers wrote: »

Originally Posted by JCreaghy View Post
Could someone please help me, my mother bought 4 family tickets to cover her, my dad and my two little brothers. However each ticket says 1 adult 2 kids. Does that mean she bought two extra tickets? Thank you.

Yes, she has bought too many tickets and should try to sell.
Kids under 12 go Free. Each Adult ticket allows 2 kids under the age of 12. You just have to register the kids names via the electric Picnic website.

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#17 30-08-2018 11:14AM

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wobblyknees wrote: »

Yes, would like to but not sure where/how to.

Try Adverts.ie as well. There are people there looking to swap.

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#18 30-08-2018 02:09PM

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sadie9 wrote: »

Try Adverts.ie as well. There are people there looking to swap.

Yes, had a look there but only 1 that I can see. Fingers crossed!

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#19 31-08-2018 09:16AM

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If you find you can't swap for family tickets, if you just show up at the main gate with your child --- they might have a heart and put you into family camping. Happened to us one year. If all else fails, camp in the Joplin campsite, it'll be fine.

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#20 31-08-2018 04:50PM

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One year we were in the family camping area and there was a rave in the car park right next to it :pac:

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