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Counties - Media Guide to the Grounds
Worcestershire by John CurtisEmail John on: john.curtis@pa.press.net
WorcesterDirections New Road is located just over the bridge from the city centre.
Facilities Car parking - though there are no designated spaces at New Road for the media, you will have no problem parking for championship games. For some limited-overs games it is best to arrive early. The Press box, in terms of viewing, has to be one of the worst in the country. I think there are only about seven places for the written media in the box which have an unobstructed view. The broadcasting media are better off with a designated BBC box inside the confines of the press box for BBC national radio and another one for BBC local radio with unobstructed views. There are plans for a new press box when the ground is redeveloped. That could be later rather than sooner. Helpfulness - Chief Executive Mark Newton will always take your calls - and media officer Melinda Cooksey is also very helpful. A good club to deal with, but let down by the shortcomings in facilities. The new pavilion is spacious and offers excellent views of the ground and Cathedral.
Refreshments The club do try to look after you. Lunch is now provided (fill in a menu before noon) while there is a free drinks machine in the box. A visit to the Ladies Pavilion for afternoon tea and cake is a must and not to be missed - only one day in four, otherwise you will have to jog round the ground the next couple of days!
Accommodation Try the The Diglis Hotel on the river or the Hilton at Puckrup Hall also has a good golf course on site near M50.
Leisure Brown's Restaurant by the Bridge is a must if your Ex's allow. The Cheese Board is to die for. Worcester Rugby Club Bar is good too. |
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