We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to Visit Worcestershire New Road on Friday 5 July, for the Rocket Man show.
Tickets are available online and on the door and cost £20.
Please take note of all the key information in this event guide and share it with those attending in your group.
This event guide includes:
- Where to find us
- Transport options
- Food and drink
- Public Wi-Fi
- Toilet facilities
- Smoking policy
Running Order
- Gates and Food Village open: 18:00
- Warm Up Act: DJ Craig Jukes followed by pre-show mix
- Rocket Man on stage until 22:30
- Stadium Closes: 23:00
Entry to the Ground
General Admission ticket holders can enter the ground through the main reception on the Premier Inn side of the ground or on the opposite side of the ground through the gates on New Road.
Hospitality ticket holders can enter the Graeme Hick Pavilion through the gates on New Road.
All gates open at 6.00 pm. Upon arrival, all attending will have their bags checked by our trained security team to ensure the safety of everyone at the event.
What can I bring in?
NO food, drinks, alcohol, or chairs or dogs (with the exception to Assistance Dogs)
YES Small bags, water or a water bottle that can be refilled, small amounts of food if needed medically or for food allergy reasons, picnic blankets and umbrellas. Food Village information is listed below.
Where to find us
Visit Worcestershire New Road is situated in the centre of Worcester, our full address is:
Worcestershire County Cricket Club, New Road, Worcester, WR2 4QQ
Travel Information
BY CAR
From north: From the M5 junction 7 follow the cricket stumps on the road signs to the ground. From south: From the M5 junction 7 follow the cricket stumps on the road signs to the ground. From east: From the A422, Alcester, continue on this road to roundabout junction with A4440 (Swinesherd Way), take second exit at roundabout on to A44, continue to follow the A44 and it will lead you to New Road, the county ground will be on your left. From west: From the A44, Evesham, stay on A44 (east) and it will lead you to New Road, the county ground will be on your left.
Car Parking
Limited car parking is available at the Premier Inn side of New Road, including a number of Blue Badge spaces, through Pay & Display tickets.
There are also a number of car parks within short walking distance of the ground listed below:
Tybridge Street, Worcester, WR2 5BA
Distance to ground: 0.3 miles / 6 minutes
24 hours: £4.00
Standard spaces: 67
Disabled spaces: 3
Copenhagen Street Car Park, Worcester, WR1 2HB
Distance to ground: 0.4 miles / 8 minutes
24 hours: £10.00
Standard spaces: 161
Disabled spaces (Free): 4
Newport Street, Worcester, WR1 3NR
Distance to ground: 0.3 miles / 6 minutes
24 hours: £6.00
Standard spaces: 163
Disabled spaces: 3
Cattle Market Car Park, Croft Road, Worcester, WR1 3NZ
Distance to ground: 0.4 miles / 8 minutes
24 hours: £6.00
Standard spaces: 208
Disabled spaces: 25
BY BUS
Once you are in Worcester city centre’s bus station that is beneath the Crown Gate Shopping Centre, walk out of the station, turn left, continue to walk straight ahead to a pedestrian crossing, walk across this and another pedestrian crossing, continue across the bridge over the Severn River and you will arrive at the county ground on your left.
BY TRAIN
Worcester Foregate Street is the closest train station to the county ground and is approximately 0.5 miles from the ground. To get to the county ground from Foregate Street station turn left out of the main entrance, head towards the cross where you turn right onto Broad Street. Continue straight, across two pedestrian crossings to get to the other side of New Road, walk over the bridge and you will shortly arrive at the cricket ground on your left.
Food Village
- Original Burger Co – handmade butchers burgers, fries and drinks
- The Pork Pit – Slow roasted pulled pork baps, fries and drinks
- Tikkabab – Tikka infused chicken in an open Chipati wrap, with Indian Salad or Tikka chicken topped Chips
- Dirty Slushies – delicious refreshing alcoholic and virgin slushies
- Coffee Time – Freshly brewed hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks
- Dino’s Dogs – Serving a selection of hot dogs and toppings
Drinks Offerings
- Diglis Bar
- The Long Bar
- Stowford Bar
- Piston Gin Wagon
- Lamb & Flag Bar
Also please take note of…
Public Wi-Fi
Free public Wi-Fi is available throughout New Road, which you are very welcome to use at your leisure. Connect to The Cloud from the available list of wireless networks and follow the sign-in or login instructions.
Toilet Facilities
Ample male, female, inclusive and accessible toilet facilities are located and well-signposted in various locations around the ground. Baby changing facilities are available in the Basil D’Oliveira Stand, and the Graeme Hick Pavilion.
Smoking Policy
Smoking of cigarettes or electronic cigarettes is only permitted in the designated areas (by the entry to the player’s nets and the car parking area at the rear of the ladies’ pavilion/marquee). Smoking is not permitted on the grassed picnic area or behind the Basil D’Oliveira Stand.
Smoking is also prohibited in any building or under any permanent structure.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the evening can be found here, and we advise that you come prepared for all weather conditions.
Ground Regulations
To view all terms and conditions of entering Visit Worcestershire New Road, please click here
Most Importantly…
We hope that you all enjoy the event.
Should you require any further assistance during your visit to New Road, please do not hesitate to ask one of our stewards or members of staff, who will be more than happy to help.