University of Worcester Arena
Information Sheet
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
Contents
1. University Arena overview and background
1-2
2. Arena Facilities
2-3
3. Event Management
4
4. Accommodation & Travel
5-9
5. Contact Details
10
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
1. Introduction
University Arena overview and background
The University of Worcester Arena is able to offer unique services to local sports clubs in the
community as well as elite and professional athletes across the country.
With spacious, high-tech facilities, the 2000-seat University Arena is the perfect venue for
conferences, events, sporting fixtures, team building events, and training sessions.
The University of Worcester Arena has provided new and exciting opportunities for young and
old, amateur and professional, able-bodied and disabled athletes to get involved in a host of
sports.
To date (July 2014), the University Arena has welcomed over half a million people through its
doors, with community classes, student-led play schemes, coaching sessions and sports
roadshows all ensuring that members of the local community have been able to make full use of
the spectacular new venue.
The facility, praised by International Paralympic Committee President, Sir Philip Craven, as
being a ‘wonderful place’ created by ‘the right people with the right attitudes’, has also been
successful in attracting top quality, elite-level sport to Worcester on a regular basis.
Over 80 major sporting events have been staged at the University Arena, among them national
level badminton, netball, Boccia, taekwondo and basketball and international netball, basketball
and wheelchair basketball. The venue has also provided a fitting new home to the Worcester
Wolves Basketball Club, who in the 2013-2014 season won their first BBL honour in their eightyear top-flight history.
Currently, the University of Worcester provides Worcester County Cricket Club, Worcester
Wolves, Aston Villa FC, Birmingham City FC and West Bromwich Albion FC with support in the
areas of performance analysis, fitness and nutrition advice.
Through the opening of the University Arena, the University has brought additional
opportunities to the region and is attracting a great range of top-class regional, national and
international events to the City including performances by the BBC Orchestra of Wales and
several highly rated comedians.
In recent years, the University has also become a Centre for Coach Education, offering courses at
all levels as well as extensive sports science support to a range of sporting organisations.
The University of Worcester Arena was one of only six national projects to receive funding
from Sport England’s Iconic Facilities Olympic legacy fund, with a grant of £1.5m. A recent
survey conducted by Sport England asking members of the public their thoughts on the Arena
found that the facility had achieved a 100% satisfactory record from the public. This is the first
time in the country that a survey for iconic funding conducted resulted in a 100% satisfactory
rate. The university arena also attracted generous grants from The Trustees of the Foundation
for Sport and the Arts (£250,000), England Basketball (£375,000), England Badminton
(£200,000) and Herefordshire philanthropist Clive Richards (£25,000).
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
2.
Arena Facilities
2.1
Competition Venue & Address
University Arena
Hylton Road
WR2 5JN
2.2
Competition Venue Owner
University of Worcester
2.3
Competition Venue Management
April White - University of Worcester Arena Manager
Stephen Buchanan – University of Worcester Arena Events Officer
2.4
Competition Seating Capacity
2000+ seating capacity on ground floor
300 capacity on first floor
2.5
Comment on the flexibility of the venue (configuration & seating)
All seating managed by a numbered ticketing system
Ground Floor
1386 tiered seating to support a 12 court hall
Additional flat seating available to take to 2000 seats
First floor
260 Flat seating available
2.6
Additional facilities within/adjacent to the competition venue
Competition Venue -University Arena (please see Appendix 1 for site layout) containing:
 12 court sports hall with fully sprung floor
 Scoreboards, screens
 Power Weights/Strength & Conditioning Suite
 Flexible lecture rooms which can be utilised for training / warm up
 Corporate hospitality area (first floor)
 Bar & Servery
 Media suite
 Media connectivity: Plug in access for Sky Sports TV and gantries
 6 fully accessible group changing rooms
 Officials changing / shower rooms x 3
 Parking
 Offices
 Full wi-fi access
 First aid / medical room
 Large storage facilities
 Shop / merchandising area
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
Adjacent Competition Venue - Riverside Building Containing (newly refurbished):
 Performance Analysis laboratory
 Large social learning/relaxation area (also utilised as lounge/briefing area)
 Large reception area
 Flexible lecture theatres / rooms
 Dance studio
 Sports hall
 Offices
 Parking
 Full wi-fi access
Additional services which can be provided (subject to costs) by University staff /
students:
 Sports Therapy
 Motion Analysis
 Performance Analysis
 Data collection
 Sports Massage
 Sports Journalism
 Sports Media
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
3. Event Management
Let the University of Worcester manage your events
Conferences, events, Sporting fixtures, team building events, and training sessions are all
fundamental activities for many organsations, and we recognise that they can be time
consuming and complex to arrange. Our team has the experience and knowledge to recommend
new arrangements that could rejuvenate and deliver success to any event.
The University of Worcester is passionate about creating events that meet your needs and
there's no other feeling like designing an event with success and fulfilment built in. The
University of Worcester prides itself on delivering a high quality service; generating new ideas
and seeing it all come to fruition.
Event delivery all-in-one package
The one-stop-shop for all your event management needs. Our complete end-to-end result offers
customers the opportunity to have their events fully managed by the University of Worcester
Arena Events Team - from concept through to completion, irrespective of event size or budget.
We can tailor our solutions, coordinate, plan and manage anything from one element through to
an entire event.
Organising an event has never been so easy!
We offer support throughout the event planning process, including;
Pre-event management
 research target audience and compile database
 develop an event concept and schedule
 provide and arrange accommodation and travel options
 manage delegate responses, registration and fees
 design and creation of marketing material and delegate information packs
 book guest speakers and manage travel arrangements
 control of financial budget for the event
 manage delegate responses, registration and fees
On-site management
 event management on the day
 management and supervision of Audio Visual support
 Welcoming guests and providing entertainment
 team building activities
 catering arrangements
 professional photography
Post event management
 invoice processing
 financial and end of conference report
 event evaluation

University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
4. Accommodation & Travel
Accommodation
4.1
Hotel Accommodation
The following accommodation is available in Worcester (and surrounding areas) and the
current rates are identified where available (most hotels have variable rates dependent
upon room, occupancy, date etc.)
Hotel
Star
Rooms
Room
Rating Available Cost
The Elms Hotel
5*
23
See
Breakfast
website
12.0
11.8
4*
122
£64-89
Breakfast
8.8
9.3
4*
84
£65110
Breakfast
0.7
1.3
3*
68
See
Breakfast
website
4.9
4.6
3*
24
See
Breakfast
website
8.0
9.0
4*
200
See
Breakfast
website
0.4
0.3
http://www.theelmshotel.co.uk/
Chateau Impney
Meals
Proximity (miles)
included?
Competition Training
Venue
Venue
www.chateauimpney.com
Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
http://www.worcesterwhitehouse.co.uk/
Bankhouse Hotel
http://bankhousehotelandcountryclub.co.uk/
The Pear Tree
http://www.thepeartree.co.uk/
Cricket Club Premier Inn
http://www.premierinn.com/
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
4.2
University Accommodation
In addition to the various Worcester city hotels, the University also offer a number of
halls of residence. The current University accommodation pricing structure can be seen
below
Hall of Residence
City Campus
St Johns Campus
Rooms
Available
Room Cost
per night
Proximity (miles)
Competitio
n Venue
Training
Venue
300
Platinum
Plus
Rooms
£32.00
0.2
0.5
0.2
0
In addition to the platinum plus rooms identified above, the University have additional
rooms for spectators/families with lower budgets.
4.3
University catering
The University can supply 3 meals per day from pre-agreed menus (to suit athletes and
organisations budget). The University have previously catered for large international
sporting residential events which include:
 GB performance Paralympic basketball competition (including Canada & Spain),
 Lithuanian Basketball Federation,
 GB Performance Basketball,
 GB Aikido,
 GB Women’s’ Performance basketball
Menu examples can be provided on request and our catering team is able to adjust
menus to fit dietary requirements. Teas and coffees can also be provided for meetings as
well as packed or buffet styled lunches.
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
4.4
Arrivals & Departures & Travel between Venues
Travel between Venues / Accommodation
Walking:
Minutes
By Coach / Car:
Minutes
Venues
Venue
Arena Venue
Riverside Building
Miles
Walking
Car / Coach
Miles
Walking
Car / Coach
Competition Venue:
Worcester Arena
NA
NA
NA
0
0
0
Additional Facility
Riverside Building
0
0
0
NA
NA
NA
Accommodation
Miles
Walking
Car / Coach
University of Worcester City Campus
0.2
10
10
University of Worcester St Johns Campus
0.2
10
3
The Elms Hotel
12.0
NA
21
8.8
NA
23
0.7
15
10
0.4
15
5
4.9
NA
15
8.0
NA
18
http://www.theelmshotel.co.uk/
Chateau Impney
www.chateauimpney.com
Worcester Whitehouse Hotel
http://www.worcesterwhitehouse.co.uk/
Cricket Club Premier Inn
http://www.premierinn.com/
Bankhouse Hotel
http://bankhousehotelandcountryclub.co.uk/
The Pear Tree
http://www.thepeartree.co.uk/
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
4.5
Accessibility
Distance:
By Coach / Car:
By Train:
Airport
Miles
Hours : Minutes
Hours : Minutes (Changes)
Distance
By Car/Coach
By Train
Train Connectivity
Birmingham International
37
0:41
1:09 (1)
Bristol
70
1:22
2:15 (1)
East Midlands
71
1:20
2:50 (2)
London Heathrow
122
2:03
2:50 (2)
London Gatwick
155
2:40
2:50 (2)
All train travel is based on arrival
at Worcester Foregate Street
Station. The station is located in the
town centre which is 2 miles from
campus. Athletes would be
collected by minibus and
transferred (10 minutes) to the
respective accommodation
London Luton
119
2:00
4:20 (3)
Stansted
167
2:49
4:20 (2)
Manchester
105
1:50
3:15 (2)
Distance
By Car/Coach
By Train
Dover
219
3:37
-
Portsmouth
138
2:43
4:10 (2)
Holyhead
200
3:30
4:55 (1)
Fishguard
194
3:33
5:24 (2)
Poole
133
3:00
4:00 (2)
Swansea
125
2:10
3:02 (1)
Plymouth
175
3:10
3:45 (1)
Sea Ports
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
Train Connectivity
All train travel is based on arrival
at Worcester Foregate Street
Station. The station is located in the
town centre which is 2 miles from
campus. Athletes would be
collected by minibus and
transferred (10 minutes) to the
respective accommodation
Major Cities
Distance
By Car/Coach
By Train
Train Connectivity
Birmingham
29
0:41
0:48 (0)
Bristol
62
1:07
1:35 (0)
Portsmouth
138
2:43
4:10 (2)
London
132
2:21
2:50 (2)
Liverpool
123
2:07
3:10 (2)
All train travel is based on arrival
at Worcester Foregate Street
Station. The station is located in the
town centre which is 2 miles from
campus. Athletes would be
collected by minibus and
transferred (10 minutes) to the
respective accommodation
Manchester
108
2:00
2:35 (1)
Glasgow
314
5:07
5:33 (2)
Newcastle
238
4:07
4:30 (2)
Car Parking
Spaces
* Denotes City Centre
Distanc
e
(Miles)
Walking
(mins)
Cost (£)
1hr
2hrs
3hrs
4hrs
6hrs
0.90
24hr
s
Riverside Building
70
NA
NA
University: St Johns
Campus
1000
0.2
5
University: Arena
130
NA
NA
Worcester Cricket
Club
200
0.3
7
Price by Negotiation
Worcester
Racecourse
200
0.4
7
Price by Negotiation
Croft Road*
240
0.4
8
0.60
1.20
1.80
2.40
3.00
3.50
The Hive*
314
0.5
12
0.90
1.80
2.70
3.60
5.00
6.00
Deansway*
160
0.5
11
0.90
1.80
2.70
3.60
5.00
6.00
Crown Gate*
750
0.5
12
1.20
2.20
3.20
4.20
6.20
-
Tybridge Street
75
0.6
6
0.60
1.20
1.80
2.40
3.00
3.50
Swan Theatre*
345
0.7
14
0.60
1.20
1.80
2.40
3.00
3.50
3.30
2.30
£1 after 5pm &
£1 per day at
w/e
£3 on event days
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.
Other
Max Stay 14hrs
£15.80
5.
Contact details
If you would like to book the Arena or require further information about its facilities or a
booking then please contact:
April White
University of Worcester Arena Manager
University of Worcester
Tel: 01905 545525
E-mail: april.white@worc.ac.uk
Or alternatively you can contact:
Steve Buchanan
University of Worcester Arena Events Officer
University of Worcester
Tel: 01905 544010
E-mail: s.buchanan@worc.ac.uk
University of Worcester Henwick Grove Worcester WR2 6AJ
Main Switchboard: 01905 855000 Fax: 01905 855132 www.worcester.ac.uk
The University of Worcester is an exempt charity.