Sports pavilion
The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre
Woodcock Street, Aston University, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4BL
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Details last checked 28 days ago
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The Sir Doug Ellis Woodcock Sports Centre, formerly Birmingham public baths, on Woodcock Street.
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About this venue
Aston University's historic sports centre offers two sports halls with spectator areas, two martial arts and dance studios, and a swimming pool. Sport Aston says its facilities have hosted martial arts competitions and children's sports activity days, and it accepts event and block hire enquiries. Community users can also book listed sports courts without membership; the published community court rate is £58 per 50-minute booking for indoor football, basketball, netball and volleyball. Ask Sport Aston for event availability, current event-hire pricing and room capacities.
Facilities
Catering & space
- Kitchen availableNot confirmed
- Bar on siteNot confirmed
- Tables and chairs includedNot confirmed
- StageNot confirmed
- Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed
Access & accessibility
- On-site parkingConditional
- Step-free accessYes
- ToiletsYes
- Accessible toiletYes
Permissions & licensing
- Alcohol allowedNo
- Amplified music allowedNot confirmed
- Late licence availableNot confirmed
- Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
- Dog friendlyNot confirmed
Connectivity & extras
- Wi-FiNot confirmed
- Projector or screenNot confirmed
Also features
- Two sports halls with spectator areas
- Two martial arts and dance studios
- Swimming pool
Good for
- Classes & courses
- Community events
- Fitness & yoga
Rooms and pricing
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Hire rates
Community team-sport court booking
Standard
Published community rate for indoor football, basketball, netball or volleyball; each listed booking is 50 minutes. No membership required. Event/block bookings should be enquired about separately. Effective date not stated.
Source: www.aston.ac.uk£58 per session
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Community space
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Birmingham, West Midlands
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Cricket in Calthorpe Park, near the wellbeing hub; the hub building is not shown.
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Sources & checks
Last checked 17 October 2026
Information taken from www.aston.ac.uk, www.aston.ac.uk, www.aston.ac.uk, www.aston.ac.uk, commons.wikimedia.org.
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