This drone footage shows the aftermath of Reading Festival as the clean-up operation begins - with litter and tents left behind by revellers.

The event - which takes place on the August bank holiday weekend each year - has attracted attention in the past over the amount of waste it creates.

Festival organisers said previously that "the message is front and foremost 'take your tent home'" - but it appears that has fallen on deaf ears for some."

Drone pilot Mark Dillen's video - taken on Monday, after the festival wrapped up on Sunday - shows a sea of tents and rubbish covering Little John's Farm.

The 43-year-old has been photographing the site for the past three years and, while he says he's seen improvement, he believes more still needs to be done.

He said: "I've been coming here with my drone for the past three years."

"I was on site and in the air at about 10am, and I reckon there were around 2,000 tents left behind. "

"This time it wasn't quite as bad as before, but there's still a long way to go."

Festival Republic, the event organisers, were approached for comment.

The 2024 edition saw a reduction in the amount of waste left on the previous year, it was previously reported.

The organisers said 702 tonnes of waste was produced last year, down from 780 tonnes in 2023.

Of that, 71 tonnes of tents were left last year - compared to the 80 tonnes left in 2023.

The event takes place with the blessing of Reading councillors, who in turn receive a report each year allowing them to scrutinise the organisers.