Venue Directions
The
outdoor tournament takes place at the Bath Recreation Ground (the home
of Bath Rugby)
and can be reached easily by public transport. Bath Spa train station
is only five
minutes walk from the venue. If public transport is not an option
then we would like to encourage all players to share cars whenever
possible. Parking spaces at the Recreation Ground are available but limited.
The indoor competition takes place within the Bath Sports Centre and the University of Bath. Bath Sports Centre is adjacent to the Recreation Ground.
- How to get to the Recreation Ground
- How to get to the University
- Directions from the Recreation Ground to the University
The entrance to the Recreation Ground is on William Street (for those of you using GPS).
Accommodation
Camping
As part of the tournament facilities, organised camping is provided at the Recreation Ground.
The cost is £13 per person for the weekend (£6 for under 16s, free for under 5s). Space is limited, so please book early using the camping booking form (available 31st March).
No dogs are allowed on the site.
Please do not leave any valuables in your tents as there have been thefts from the campsite and parked cars. We do our best to deter outsiders from wandering in, but prevention is the best cure.
Additional camping may also be available at Newton Mill Camp Site, Twerton, near Bath. Call 01225 333 909 for details.
Bath University
We have arranged a special rate for accommodation at Bath University for anyone attending the Whitefield tournament:
- Standard rooms at £15 per person per night.
- Includes single bed with bedsheets, towel and soap/shampoo.
- Rooms are in blocks of up to 13 with communal kitchens.
- Please note NO cooking or eating equipment is provided so if you want to cook you will need to bring your own utensils, etc.
- Beds at Bath office
beds@bath.ac.uk
01225 386622
B&B and Hotels
There are a great number of hotels and guest houses in the Bath area. You are advised to book early since the tournament is held during the peak season. Please contact the Tourist Information Centre for details on 0906 711 2000 (premium rate number!) or call a booking service on 0870 420 1278.
Alternatively, please visit the official tourism site for Bath.