Are dogs or other animals allowed?
As we鈥檙e a sports facility, we are a 鈥榥o dogs and animals site鈥�, except for service and assistance dogs and animals. Please don't bring dogs or other animals to Chapel Gate unless they are for service or assistance.聽
Is car parking available?
Car parking is available at Chapel Gate 鈥� it鈥檚 free of charge and you won鈥檛 require a permit. During our busy times, spaces can be limited so please arrive with that in mind. For safety reasons, please聽use the designated parking spots.聽
Coach and ambulance bays can be found near the main entrance of the car park and disabled parking is close to reception.
Do I need to be a member to make a booking?
You don鈥檛 have to be a Chapel Gate member to make a booking, however, all community and student users are required to make a booking prior to arrival.
How do I book a pitch and how much does it cost?
Bookings
- We have three types of pitch available for hire: grass, astro and our latest Artificial Grass Pitch
- 笔濒别补蝉别听别尘补颈濒听[email protected]聽or call 01202 965965 to make a booking
- Our pitches are popular so please book in advance if possible
- For same-day booking enquiries please call us on the above phone number.
Pricing
- Please email [email protected] with your booking details (pitch, ideal date, time) and we鈥檒l confirm what the price will be. Pricing is dependant on a number of factors.
What shoes should I wear on the pitches?
BU Community Pitch (Artificial Grass Pitch)
- Football聽boots with either a screw-in stud or moulded stud
- Please note that astro trainers, flat sole trainers or football boots with blades aren鈥檛 allowed on this pitch.
Grass pitches
- Football聽boots with either a screw-in stud or moulded stud.
Hockey pitches
- Please note that that studded boots are not permitted, and all users should wear astro trainers or flat soled trainers.
Do you have rooms available to hire?
- We have three rooms available to hire: the Main bar, Courtyard and Lounge bar
- Please contact our catering partner, Kingsgate Kitchen, via email: [email protected]聽who will assist with your enquiry.
What facilities are available and how do I book?
- We have a variety of facilities available including football, cricket and rugby pitches, as well as squash courts, table tennis and a rifle shooting range
- We primarily handle bookings for our outdoor facilities (football, cricket, rugby pitches). Please email [email protected]聽to enquire about making a booking
- For indoor facilities bookings (squash courts, table tennis, rifle shooting range), please contact the sports clubs directly. Their details can be found on this webpage.
Can I buy food and drink?
Yes -聽we have an onsite bar that is run via a separate company. They serve food and drinks most evenings, from 5pm to 10pm, but there are vending machines with drinks and snacks onsite if the bar is closed. On weekends, the bar is open from 8am to 5pm, depending on bookings. For any questions or queries, please email [email protected].
Are there changing rooms available?
We have 12 modern changing rooms in our main block which are available on request alongside bookings, and a host of other options available.
What are your opening times?
Peak times
- Our peak times are September through to June, when we are open 9am to 10pm on weekdays and 8am to 5pm on weekends. Evenings are busiest during these times
Off-peak times
- Our off-peak times are July to August, however the times for bookings may change from time to time, so please check with our team to confirm availability.
Are there any nature areas?
Chapel Gate is a 65-acre site, with lots of wooded areas and therefore nature to enjoy.聽We offer campcraft and outdoor experiences through Chapel Gate Nature Connection including fire safety and lighting, shelter building and adventure games. For bookings and enquiries, please email [email protected] or call 01202 965012.