Getting Here

Everything you need to know before you travel

Getting to the Artery Studios, Worcester

Croft Walk, Worcester, WR1 3BD | Click here to view map

The Artery Studios are easy to reach on foot, by bike, car, train, or bus. Our creative spaces are all on Croft Walk, central Worcester, with excellent transport links and convenient parking.

Our Locations:

  • Arch 28 – gallery & workshops
    Arch 29 - studios     both at the Racecourse/River end of Croft Walk, opposite The Hive


  • Arch 64 – our brand new pop-up space, at the opposite end of Croft Walk, near Worcester Foregate Street Station

On Foot

Croft Walk is directly opposite Worcester Foregate Street Station and is easily reached from the city centre. There are several routes you can take depending on where you’re coming from.

  • To Arch 28 & 29: follow signs for The Hive — the arches are at the Racecourse/River end of Croft Walk, opposite the building.

  • To Arch 64: follow signs for Foregate Street Station — it’s at the station end of Croft Walk.

All our spaces are accessible with level entry, making it easy for wheelchair users, pushchairs, or anyone with mobility considerations to enter. The arches along croft walk are clearly numbered.

By Bike

Cycling is straightforward. There are bike racks at wither end of the arches so you can safely lock your bike while you visit the gallery, studios, or pop-up space.

By Car & Parking

Both Croft Road Car Park and Cattle Market Car Park are close by and ideal for visiting The Artery Studios. They are RingGo car parks, so you can pay easily using the RingGo mobile app, by phone, or at the machine with cash or card.

Current short-stay parking prices

  • Croft Road Car Park (Green Zone) – £2.20 for 3 hours

  • Cattle Market Car Park (Amber Zone) – £3.40 for 3 hours

Both car parks are just a minute or two’s walk from Croft Walk, making it simple to arrive, park, and explore the studios. RingGo also lets you extend your parking from your phone if needed.

By Train

  • Arch 64 is just a few steps away from Worcester Foregate Street Station, ideal for train travellers.

  • Arch 28 & 29 are a short 5 minute walk from Foregate Street Station. If arriving at Shrub Hill it is around a 15 minute walk or short taxi ride.

By Bus

Croft walk is just a few minutes walk from the Bus Station located on the other side of The Hive Library. There are also bus stops along croft road near the racecourse and at the opposite end on Foregate Street.

Finding the Arches

Croft Walk is lined with railway arches. Our creative spaces are easy to spot:

  • Arch 28 & 29 – gallery, workshops, and studios at the Racecourse/River end, opposite The Hive

  • Arch 64 – pop-up space at the Foregate Street end - the first arch as you enter Croft Walk.

Follow the arch numbers and signage — you can’t miss us!