Glastonbury revellers don't let rain spoil their fun as they trudge through muddy fields with make-shift umbrellas
GLASTONBURY revellers braved the rain in ponchos and carried umbrellas as they trudged through muddy fields.
Partygoers refused to let the rain dampen their spirits as thousands descended for this year's festival.
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Umbrellas were out in force for those at Glastonbury this morning
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Three pals protecting themselves from the rain at Glastonbury
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Others used disposable ponchos or dustbin liners as an alternative
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Revellers at the Glastonbury Festival during a rain shower, at Worthy Farm in Somerset
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Thousands arrived to set up camp for the first day of Glastonbury yesterday.
The festival opened at 10pm yesterday with a theatre and circus act set in the Pyramid Arena.
It showcased acrobatic and circus performances, as well as a fireworks display.
But there is some good news for revellers later this week.
by the weekend, with highs of 30C.
While the festival is
, revellers can enjoy the range of stalls, set up their tents and explore the grounds in the meantime before the main performances kick off on Friday.
The weather on Thursday should improve as the
is set to be mostly dry and mild, with temperatures in the low 20s.
Met Office forecaster Paul Gundersen said: "Elsewhere through Thursday, rain will move eastwards across the UK, clearing to showers, with some sunny spells breaking through at times."
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The Met Office website has
As the music festival kicks off, attendees can soak up the warmer temperatures as it reaches 24C by 4pm on Friday.
When opening headliner The 1975 take to the stage at 10pm, temperatures still remain mild at 18C.
Gundersen added: "Friday will start dry in the east, with rain moving in from the west, becoming showery later."
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Two people sharing makeshift cover during rain
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One reveller used a bucket as a makeshift umbrella
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Attendees arriving for this year's Glastonbury festival yesterday
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