See below all of the key information for attendees to the From The Ground Comes Light - Fire & Light Spectacular at The Totally Wicked Stadium, Saturday 5 November.
Safety Notice – It should be noted that the fireworks element of the event has been planned by a professional pyrotechnics company and the display is specifically designed to be witnessed by those ONLY within the stadium bowl. Members of the public intending to frequent the areas around the stadium in the hope of seeing the display will be disappointed and should not congregate in these areas.
Important information for attendees
Physical Tickets:
Please note: Access to the event can only be gained by a physical paper ticket. All pre-ordered tickets must be collected from the Ticket Office or Ticket Collection Point before entering the stadium.
The Ticket Office at the Totally Wicked Stadium is open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. We strongly advise all ticket purchasers to collect their tickets in advance of the event as to prevent any queuing on the night.
On the day of the event, the Ticket Office will be open from 10am-4pm for collections and enquiries.
After this point, all remaining uncollected tickets will be available from the Ticket Collection Point, located to the left of the main reception.
Allocated Tickets and Seating:
Please be aware that the event is fully allocated and all attendees MUST sit in the seat printed on their physical tickets. Stewards will be on-hand to ensure attendees are seated in the correct areas.
Event timings (timings may vary on the night)
Gates open 4:30pm
Entertainment begins from 5:30pm onwards
19.15 Lights/Laser/Pyrotechnics Finale
19.30 Event Closes
Getting to the Stadium
The Totally Wicked Stadium is located between Liverpool & Manchester and is easily accessible from both the M62 (Junction 7) and M6 (Junction 24). From the M62 follow the A570 (St Helens Linkway) and from the M6 follow the A580 and you will see signs to TW Stadium or a Rugby ball. Alternatively use the postcode WA9 3AL on your Sat Nav.
By Train
The nearest train station is St Helens Central, which is less than a 15-minute walk from the Stadium, with frequent services running to and from Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan Northwestern & Preston. For the Manchester/Liverpool line please use Lea Green Station which is less than two miles away from the stadium. On the main line London/Glasgow the nearest stations are Warrington Bank Quay and Wigan Northwestern which are both approximately 9 miles from the Stadium. For more detailed rail information please call 08450 000 125.
By Bus
Visitors can travel to Peasley Cross Lane using the below routes (The stop is directly outside the stadium). For journey times please call 0151 330 1000 or you can find full timetables by visiting arrivabus.co.uk or Merseytravel.gov.uk
17 (Widnes – St Helens), 28 (St Helens Circular), 30 (Chain Lane– St Helens – Sutton Manor), 32 (Clinkham Wood – St Helens – Sutton Manor), 32A (Clinkham Wood – St Helens – Clock Face), 35 (Gillars Green – St Helens – St Helens Junction).
Parking
There will NOT be any parking available at the Stadium site, with the exception of disabled patrons who have already pre-booked an accessible parking space in advance. For those attendees with pre-booked accessible parking, proof of eligibility and ID will need to be shown on entry to the car park. Please make use of the Local Authority Car Parks which will be open in and around the Town Centre.
Town Centre Parking
Free parking is available on Council-run car parks and pay and display bays.
The World of Glass car park close to the stadium is privately operated, so charges will apply.
Council Car Parks:
Tontine Multi-Storey (Pedestrian access via staircase only onto Chalon Way West, not recommended for Disabled Parking) Sat Nav WA10 1NU 255 Spaces
Birchley Street Car Park Sat Nav WA10 1HT 496 Spaces
Parr Street Surface Car Park Sat Nav WA9 1JU 57 Spaces
North John Street Surface Birchley Street Surface Car Park Sat Nav WA10 2JT 216 Spaces
Hardshaw Centre Rooftop (Pedestrian access via staircase only onto Hall Street, not recommended for Disabled Parking) Sat Nav WA10 1EB 170 Spaces
Accommodation
There is a wide range of accommodation available near the stadium. Should you require further assistance with this please contact our events team so they can assist in obtaining the best rates for your delegates.
Premier Inn Haydock Park J23/M6 WA3 3JD
Tel: 0333 221 9146, 16 mins drive from the Stadium
Premier Inn Rainhill (Warrington Road) L35 6PE
Tel: 0333 321 1099, 8 mins drive from the Stadium
Village Whiston L35 1RZ
Tel: 0151 556 4585, 13 mins drive from the Stadium
Mercure St Helens Linkway WA10 1NG
Tel: 866 266 3306, 3 mins drive from the Stadium
Mercure Haydock Hotel WA11 9SG
Tel: 866 266 3306, 14 mins drive from the Stadium
At the Stadium:
Tickets
The event is fully SOLD OUT, no tickets will be available for purchase on the evening.
Food & Drink
Food and Drink will be available within the stadium and at a limited number of concessions outside the venue.
Please note food and drink bought outside of the stadium cannot be brought into the event.
Saints Superstore
The Club’s 2023 Home & Away kits will be launched at the event with the Saints Superstore also open before the event only, closing at 6pm.
Security Checks
Club stewards will check your bags and search you on your entry to the stadium. This is for everyone’s safety, and we ask that you remain patient and co-operate with our staff.
Prams and Buggies
Both will be accommodated and tagged. There will be ‘cloakroom’ style ticket with which to retrieve your item. Please note items are left at the owner’s risk.
No Smoking/Vaping
The Totally Wicked Stadium does not allow smoking, however vaping is allowed.
No re-entry
The stadium will be operating a no re-entry policy. Once you have entered the venue you cannot exit and re-enter.
Payment Methods
The Totally Wicked Stadium is a FULLY cashless stadium, no cash can be accepted on any food or drink kiosks within the venue.
Restricted Items
• Sparklers
• Bags which are larger than A5 (small handbag) in size. Please note there will be no bag drop facilities at this event.
• Large Umbrellas
• An item that could be used as a weapon or compromise safety
• Airhorns or other loud instruments
• Your own food and alcohol. Numerous outlets will be serving food and drink within the stadium
• Glass bottles and cans
• Plastic bottles over 500 ml
• Fireworks, flares and smoke canisters
• Laser devices
• Professional photography equipment
• Drones
Safeguarding
Lost/Missing persons will be taken to the Red V Café situated within the South Stand near to main reception
Thank you…
We look forward to welcoming you to the Totally Wicked Stadium and we hope you enjoy your evening with us!
If you have any special requests, we can help you with prior to your arrival, or any questions about your trip, please contact us.
Phone 01744 445050
Email [email protected]
St.Helens R.F.C. The Totally Wicked Stadium, McManus Drive, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3AL
