We are looking forward to welcoming supporters of both counties to New Road for the LV=Insurance County Championship fixture between Worcestershire & Leicestershire. We have included a lot of information in this spectator guide to help make spectator’s visit as enjoyable as possible. This spectator guide includes:
• Hours of play
• Where to find us
• Transport options
• Members Forum
• Food and drink
• Public Wi-Fi
• Club Shop
• Digital Scorecards
• Toilet facilities
• Smoking policy
• Prohibited Items
• Inclusion and Diversity ECB One Game Statement of Intent
Match Tickets
Tickets are available in advance of each day’s play priced at £16 adults, and on the gate priced at £19 for adults. Entry is free for all under 17’s for all County Championship cricket at New Road.
Tickets for all fixtures, including the Vitality Blast and all internationals are also available via the Club’s official website.
Scheduled Hours of Play
09:00 Gates Open
10:30 Coin Toss
11:00 Play Commences
13:00 Lunch interval
13:40 Play restart
15:40 Tea interval
16:00 Play restart
18:00 Scheduled finish
Where to find us
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 M5 junction 7 follow the cricket stumps on the road signs to the ground. From east: from 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 A44, Evesham, stay on A44 (east) and it will lead you to New Road, the county ground will be on your left.
Car Parking
A limited amount of car parking is available at New Road on a first come first served basis prices at £10 per day or £5 for Worcestershire CCC members. Blue badge holders can park for free.
The entrance for all spectator parking is situated on the hotel side of the ground.
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: £3.50
Standard spaces: 67
Disabled spaces: 3
Copenhagen Street Car Park, Worcester, WR1 2HB
Distance to ground: 0.4 miles / 8 minutes
24 hours: £10
Standard spaces: 161
Disabled spaces (Free): 4
Newport Street, Worcester, WR1 3NR
Distance to ground: 0.3 miles / 6 minutes
24 hours: £6
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
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 0.5miles 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.
Members Forum
Club Chair Fanos Hira will host our latest members forum and will be joined by Head of Coach & Player Development Kevin Sharp and Academy Coach Elliot Wilson, who will all update members on the first morning of the fixture.
The Forum will occur in the Tom Graveney Lounge of the Graeme Hick Pavilion, getting underway at 9.45am.
After the various updates, Members will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panel.
Food & Drink
The Diglis Bar, at the back of the Basil D’Oliveira Stand, the Severn Suite, located in The View and the Club Cafe are open serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and hot drinks alongside a wide range of food including baguettes, salad boxes, hot dogs, pastys, breakfast baps, sweets and chocolate.
A burger stand will also be available in the Picnic Area to the rear of the Basil D’Oliveira stand serving a range of finest quality burgers and breakfast rolls.
The Ladies Pavilion will be open offering hot drinks, and of course, cake in the afternoon.
Worcestershire members will also be able to order hot food in the Graeme Hick Pavilion.
Official Club Shop
Our Official Club Shop is open on all match days stocking a wide range of Worcestershire merchandise including match shirts, training wear and leisure wear.
Gifts for supporters of all ages are also available amongst the wide range available.
Products are also available online via the Club’s official website.
Public Wi-Fi
A newly upgraded public Wi-Fi is available throughout New Road, which you are very welcome to use at your leisure. Simply connect to The Cloud from the available list of wireless networks and follow the sign-in or login instructions.
Scorecards
Scorecards are available to purchase at all food and drink outlets and the Club Shop priced at just £1 each
Toilet Facilities
Ample toilet facilities are located, and well signposted, in various locations around the ground. Baby changing facilities are available in the Basil D’Oliveira Stand, Cafe, below the Ladies Pavilion and the Graeme Hick Pavilion.
Smoking Policy
Smoking of cigarettes or electronic cigarettes are only permitted in the designated areas (hard standing parking area behind the new scoreboard 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 this fixture 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 New Road please click here
Inclusion and Diversity ECB One Game Statement of Intent
Worcestershire County Cricket Club & the ECB is fully committed to the principles of Inclusion and Diversity and aims to ensure that no individuals (this includes players, spectators, coaches, officials and administrators) receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, gender reassignment, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief, class or socio-economic status, sexual orientation or political belief.
Worcestershire & the ECB will ensure that there will be a safe and welcoming environment to all those who wish to be involved in cricket and that they are treated fairly and with respect.
Worcestershire & the ECB specifically supports initiatives by other organisations within cricket which recognise the principles of inclusion and diversity, such as those from the International Cricket Council.
