Revellers among the first to arrive at Glastonbury as its gates opened have described their feelings as sunshine beamed down on Worthy Farm. Festival organiser Emily Eavis, stood without her father Sir Michael Eavis, led those queuing in a countdown before she opened the gates to the Worthy Farm showpiece at 8am on Wendesday morning.

Revellers among the first to arrive at Glastonbury as its gates opened have described their feelings as sunshine beamed down on Worthy Farm. Festival organiser Emily Eavis, stood without her father Sir Michael Eavis, led those queuing in a countdown before she opened the gates to the Worthy Farm showpiece at 8am on Wendesday morning.