Every year, Worthy Farm transforms into Glastonbury Festival, one of the UK’s largest temporary event sites, welcoming hundreds of thousands of festival-goers, performers and staff. Delivering a safe and well-organised environment requires dependable infrastructure that can be installed quickly and perform reliably throughout the event.
Oaklands supported the festival by supplying the RB22 Barrier System, providing a practical and durable solution for crowd control, pedestrian guidance and site segregation across key operational areas
The Challenge
Managing a major outdoor event of this scale brought several operational requirements:
Large visitor numbers: High footfall across the site required effective pedestrian management and clearly defined access routes.
Fast-paced installation: Barrier systems needed to be deployed efficiently during the build programme and easily repositioned as operational demands changed.
Challenging site conditions: Equipment had to withstand continuous use, adverse weather and the demanding nature of a live festival environment.
Consistent product availability: Reliable manufacturing and on-time deliveries were essential to keep event preparations on schedule.
Solutions Implemented
Oaklands supplied the RB22 Barrier System to meet the festival’s temporary traffic management and crowd control requirements.
Robust Crowd Management: RB22 barriers created safe, clearly defined boundaries between public spaces, operational areas and restricted zones, helping to manage the movement of large crowds and equipment.
Flexible Installation: Easy to handle by a small team, the barrier system allowed event teams to install, relocate and reconfigure layouts efficiently as the site evolved.
Dependable UK Supply: With reliable manufacturing and responsive logistics, Oaklands ensured the required quantities of barriers were delivered on time through or distributors, to support the event build programme.
Built for Performance: Engineered for demanding environments, the RB22 Barrier System provided consistent performance throughout the festival, despite heavy usage and changing weather conditions.
Outcome
The project delivered a number of key benefits:
Improved Crowd Safety: Clearly defined walkways and secure exclusion zones helped create a safer environment for visitors, staff and contractors.
Efficient Site Operations: The adaptable design of the RB22 barriers enabled quick changes to site layouts, supporting the smooth running of festival operations.
Reliable Project Delivery: Timely product supply ensured organisers could meet critical installation deadlines without disruption.
Proven Event Solution: The successful deployment of the RB22 Barrier System reinforced its suitability for large-scale events where safety, durability and operational flexibility are paramount.
Conclusion
Working with our dealers and distributors at the Glastonbury Festival demonstrates Oaklands’ ability to support high-profile events with reliable safety products and responsive service. By supplying the RB22 Barrier System, Oaklands helped provide effective crowd management and site segregation, contributing to a safe, efficient and well-managed festival environment.
