Increasing Space at Events: How Bridges Help Events Expand

As festivals and events continue to grow in scale, organisers face a common challenge: space limitations. With increasing attendance, venue capacity can quickly become stretched, leading to crowd congestion, restricted access, and logistical issues. One of the most effective ways to expand event space is through the use of temporary pedestrian bridges—unlocking previously inaccessible areas and improving overall event flow.

At Mitchell Bridges, we specialise in designing and installing event bridges that allow organisers to maximise their venue space while maintaining safety and security. A perfect example of this is our work for Glastonbury Festival 2025 where we are installing a bridge to open up a brand-new car parking and camping area.

How Bridges Help Festivals Expand Their Footprint

By installing a temporary pedestrian bridge, event organisers can:

✔ Access additional fields or areas that would otherwise be unusable.
✔ Increase crowd capacity without overcrowding key festival zones.
✔ Improve security and ticket control by creating designated entry points.
✔ Enhance the visitor experience with better crowd movement and less congestion.

At Glastonbury Festival, our bridge installation will connect the main festival site to an additional event field, unlocking valuable extra space to accommodate growing attendance.

Case Study: Expanding Event Space with a Temporary Bridge

At Glastonbury Festival, we are deploying a temporary pedestrian bridge to help organisers expand the festival grounds.

The Project Timeline

📅 Installation Date: 19th May 2024
🎶 Festival Start Date: End of June 2024

By installing the bridge over a month in advance, we ensure ample time for testing, safety checks, and final event preparations.

The Bridge’s Purpose & Benefits

✅ Unlocking Additional Festival Space – The bridge provides access to a previously unused field, allowing organisers to increase capacity.
✅ Improving Security & Ticket Control – Security teams can check tickets and wristbands as attendees cross, ensuring controlled entry.
✅ Managing Pedestrian Flow Efficiently – The bridge allows for a steady movement of festivalgoers, preventing bottlenecks at main entrances.

This strategic bridge placement is key to ensuring the event runs smoothly and safely, offering both better crowd management and a more enjoyable experience for attendees.

Why Temporary Bridges Are Essential for Festivals

Whether it’s a music festival, motorsport event, or outdoor exhibition, temporary bridges provide crucial support for event expansion.

Key Benefits of Temporary Festival Bridges:

✔ Customisable designs – Tailored to match the event's unique needs.
✔ Quick installation & removal – Minimal disruption to event setup.
✔ Durable & safe – Engineered to handle high footfall.
✔ Visually adaptable – Can be clad or branded to fit the festival aesthetic.

Expand Your Festival with Mitchell Bridges

If you're planning an event and need innovative space solutions, our temporary pedestrian bridges can help you increase capacity, improve security, and enhance crowd flow.

🔹 Need a bridge for your event? Get in touch with Mitchell Bridges today and let’s create a seamless event experience together!

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