If you aren't jiggling to Jay-Z or wiggling to Winehouse, festivalgoers are being encouraged to enjoy the historic town of Glastonbury.

While thousands of revellers descend on the world famous event, the town of Glastonbury will be open for business with its weird, wonderful and fascinating shops and attractions to enjoy.

Glastonbury Festival founder, Michael Eavis, is encouraging everyone to consider a trip to the historic town.

He said: "It really does have its own unique appeal - it's a colourful, entertaining and lively town, and would urge everyone to come and see for yourself."

Although named the Glastonbury Festival, the event actually takes place about eight miles away in 900 acres of field on Worthy Farm in the village of Pilton.

This means the town is often quieter than usual in the days before, after and during the festival.

It will be business as usual for town centre traders who hope people not going to the event will pay them a visit.

Mr Eavis added: "I'd love people to come to Glastonbury town as it's such a wonderful place.

"We have got the traffic managed well now so it means that the roads are not jammed around Glastonbury. I'm sure you'll be able to travel to the town easily, and you might even be able to hear some of music in the distance if the wind's blowing in the right direction."