Venue Hire
The Joel Richards Conference Suite
A state of the art conference facility in a fresh, modern and dynamic conference suite
The University Arena boasts a state of the art conference facility in a fresh, modern and dynamic conference suite on the first floor of the building.
The Joel Richards Conference suite, which is named in honour of one of The University of Worcester’s Students whose life was tragically cut short in the Tunisian terror attacks in 2015, can be fully partitioned to create smaller, soundproof rooms if required; and includes exciting views overlooking the Arena Hall and across the River Severn to the city centre beyond.
Room Size 25m x 15m (380sq m)
our Capacity in numbers
Theatre
Cabaret
Cocktails
Buffet
Our conference facilities also include:
• Use of a fully licensed bar with a large selection of alcoholic and soft drinks
• Use of plasma screens in the reception area to welcome your guests in style
• Use of VIP entrance
• Spacious first floor balcony with views over the river Severn and the Worcester city centre beyond
• Exciting interior views over the Arena sports hall, home of the Worcester Wolves
• Ability to adapt the space to fit your requirements using soundproof partitions
• Use of audio visual equipment and support
• Smart, contemporary dining tables and chairs (table cloths can be included on request)
• High standard in-house catering at competitive prices
• Full event support from the dedicated in-house team
The Arena also has a spacious Media Balcony, which connects the Joel Richards Conference Suite and Joel Richards Media Suite. This space is perfect for small groups to have some privacy when viewing the activities in the main hall.
Our media balcony has all the necessary power and data ports required for AV equipment to record what is taking place in the main hall. With the unrestricted view of the courts the media balcony is often used as a commentary box whose requiring to give a play by play of the on court activities.