Bridges of Light - Frequently Asked Questions

When and where?

29 and 30 October 2025, 6-9pm, in Worcester City Centre.

Do I need to book or buy a ticket?

Bridges of Light is a free event with no booking or tickets required. Please be aware that some of our indoor events are expected to be particularly busy and may require you to queue, so please allow enough time to do so. When this is the case, we will try to give an estimation of the waiting time. Please be aware that queues may close prematurely in instances where wait times exceed opening times.

Where can I find information on the night?

You can download a programme from our website.
Printed maps will be available prior to the event at the Tourist Information Centre, and on both nights you can grab a copy from the information stand located by The Hive.
There will also be maps and signage around the city.
You can ask our volunteers who will be out and about throughout the event.
We will post updates on @SevernArts social media accounts throughout the night.

When can I see Cygnet Song?

Cygnet Song will be playing from 6 – 9pm on both nights of the festival. The installation is eight minutes long and is on a continuous loop so there will be plenty of opportunities to see this artwork across both evenings.

Where do I need to stand to see Cygnet Song?

Cygnet Song projection and accompanying soundscape is best experienced from one of two viewing points:

Viewing point one: Next to Brown's at the Quay, at the bottom of Quay Street
Viewing point two: Further down Severn Way next to the steps leading to Copenhagen Street Car Park

Please note the artwork cannot be seen if you are standing on the bridge. The viewing points for this installation are on Severn Way and not on the opposite side of the river (i.e. Worcestershire County Cricket Club side).

Will there be indoor locations?

Yes, we have a two indoor installations this year including:

Stars Come out at Night in St Helen's Church
Imagining a Bright Future in Henry Sandon Hall

Who can I ask for general assistance?

Bridges of Light will have volunteers stationed throughout the city. All volunteers will be wearing HiVis vests so they will be easy to identify. Event security will also be present at installations for your safety and assistance.

Will there be filming and photography at the event?

Official Bridges of Light photographers and videographers will be taking photographs and filming the event on both nights for marketing and publicity purposes. If you don’t wish to be filmed or photographed, then let us know and we will endeavour to make sure that you are not in any of the photos.

As Bridges of Light takes place in public spaces, we cannot control other people taking images of events on phones or cameras. We ask that if you are taking images at the event and posting them on social media that you are mindful of other people’s privacy, especially children and young people who are not part of your group.

Are there toilets available?

The following toilets will be open to the public on both nights:

Cornmarket disabled toilet
The Hive toilets
Crowngate toilets

Is Bridges of Light suitable for children?

Bridges of Light is a family-friendly event, suitable for all ages.

Where can I go if I need a quiet space?

Bridges of Light is expected to be a popular event and is likely to be very busy. If during the night you want to find a quiet space, The Hive will be open till 10pm and is an ideal location to visit.

Where can I go for medical help?

We have a medical team who will be providing first aid across the city during the event. If you need assistance, please let the nearest member of Bridges of Light staff, volunteer or event security know. In the case of an emergency please call 999.

Will the event still go ahead in bad weather?

In the event of severe weather some parts of the programme may have to be cancelled – please look out for updates on our social media accounts @SevernArts.

Will local businesses be open?

Yes, a range of local businesses will be open during the event. Several companies are extending their opening time during the festival including: Costa Coffee (Odeon), Script Haven, Mr D’s Olde Sweet Shop and Boston Tea Party.

Travelling to Bridges of Light

We are anticipating Bridges of Light on both evenings to be busy and so encourage you, where you can, to use public transport, walk or cycle if you can – see below for more information.

Train
There are two train stations in Worcester City Centre:

Foregate Street Station (WR1 1DB)
Shrub Hill Station (WR4 9EJ)

West Midlands Railway offers services from major cities including Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Hereford to both Worcester stations. Visit West Midlands Railway to book tickets.

Bus
Worcester’s bus station is located next to Crowngate Shopping Centre in the city centre (WR1 3LE). If you are local to Worcester, there are a number of bus services that can get you to the city centre.

There is more information on routes, live departures and access to a route planner on the Worcestershire County Council website.

Find out about First Bus Worcestershire group ticket.

Walking, cycling and wheeling
Cycle parking is available in several locations around the city centre.

Secure cycle storage is available in Crowngate Shopping Centre (WR1 3LE) with a repair station and pumps.

There is covered cycle parking located at The Cross (WR1 3PY).

There are also several sets of cycle hoops in the city centre including on Fish Street, on the High Street (outside Yo! Sushi), Copenhagen Street, The Cathedral and The Hive.

Both Cycle.travel and Cycle Streets are cycle route planners that will allow you to look for quieter and off-road routes as well as the fastest and most direct route.

Make sure to keep your bike secure by using a suitable bike lock.

Visit Worcester's sustainable travel page to see more information about active travel.

Parking
There are a number of city centre car parks within a reasonable walking distance of everything in the programme. The Worcester City Council website provides an interactive map of parking sites that may be useful.

EV charging
If you are travelling by electric vehicle there are charge points in both the St Martins Gate Car Park and King Street Car Park.