Spectator Guide: The Who

Event Timings

General Access to Stadium Bowl from 16.30

The Standin Man 17.30 – 18.00

UB40 ft Ali Campbell 18.30 – 19.30

The Who 20.10 – To End

Curfew 22.30

Please note: As stipulated by the event promoters, spectators should consult the terms and conditions of their respective ticket provider. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

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.

Parking

There will not be any parking available at the Stadium site itself other than for pre-booked accessible parking (see below).

St Helens Borough Council will be offering free parking for this event from 4.00pm on all council-run surface car parks. Details of all our car parks can be found here.

Accessible Parking

There will be limited number of Accessible Parking spaces available at the Totally Wicked Stadium situated on McManus Drive, directly opposite the Stadium. This is on a first-come first-served basis, all details can be found here.

Town Centre Parking

There are a number of Town Centre Car Parks available:

Birchley Street Car Park – WA10 1HT (496 spaces) – open 24 hours

Tontine Multi-Storey (Pedestrian access via staircase only onto Chalon Way West, not recommended for Disabled/Accessible Parking) – Sat Nav WA10 1NU (255 spaces) – closes at 23.00 – £1.50 charge (same as a St.Helens R.F.C. matchday)

Parr Street Surface Car Park – Sat Nav WA9 1JU (57 spaces) – opening hours vary, please check on the day.

North John Street Surface Car Park – Sat Nav WA10 2JT (216 spaces) – opening hours vary, please check on the day.

Hardshaw Centre Rooftop Car Park (Pedestrian access via staircase only onto Hall Street, not recommended for Disabled/Accessible Parking) – Sat Nav WA10 1EB (170 spaces) – opening hours vary, please check on the day.

Please refer to St Helens Council Website here for up to date information on show day.

By Train

The nearest train station is St.Helens Central, which is approx. a 10 minute walk from the Stadium, with frequent services running to and from Liverpool Lime Street, Wigan North Western & 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 North Western which are both approximately nine 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)

By Air

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is situated approx. 25 minutes from the Stadium and Manchester Airport is situated approx. 40 minutes from the Stadium.

At the Stadium

Buying Tickets on the night

The Ticket Office at the Totally Wicked Stadium will operate as a Box Office for sales of tickets on the day of the event, but persons are advised to purchase well in advance via numerous online ticket vendors.

The Box Office will open at 2:30pm on the day of the event.

Security Checks

Security Staff 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 with the process.

Smoking/Vaping

The Totally Wicked Stadium does not permit 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 under any circumstances.

Food & Drink Offering

A range of food & drink will be available via the Stadium Kiosks located around the concourse.

This includes Madri and Carling draught aswell as Stowford Press Cider bottles.

Wine, Gin & Tonic, Vodka, Rum &  Jack Daniels & Coke pre-mixed cans are also available in addition to bottled water and soft drinks.

We have a selection of hot and cold food including – local favourites Cottoms Hotpots, Steak Pies and Sausage Rolls as well as Burgers and Hotdogs

We also have Margherita and Pepperoni Pizza available from our station in the North Stand concourse.

Cashless Payments

The Totally Wicked Stadium is a fully cashless venue for all food and drink and merchandise, no cash payments will be accepted.

American Express cards are not accepted.

Merchandise

Artist merchandise will be available on site. Please see official band websites for further details.

Restricted Items

The following will not be permitted at the event

• Bags which are larger than A4 (small handbag) in size. Please note there will be strictly no bag drop facilities at this event.
• Folding Chairs of any kind
• 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 cannisters
• Laser devices
• Professional photography equipment
• Drones

Safeguarding

Lost/Missing persons will be taken to the Red V Café Bar situated within the South Stand near to main reception.

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 please contact us:

Phone: 01744 445 050

Email: [email protected]

St.Helens R.F.C. The Totally Wicked Stadium, McManus Drive, St Helens, Merseyside WA9 3AL.