Roll up, roll up! And welcome to the second co-event in Worcester, Co:cester! Come along and experience a rollerCo:cester of emotions whilst playing Countdown in the flesh. 6 games of Countdown against fellow fans of the show will give you a taste of what it is like to play for the *in this case, imaginary* teapot!————————————
⭐️ Countdown in Worcester 2027
🎤 Presented by Tom Stevenson
📅 Saturday, 20th February 2027
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⏰ Timings
🔹 Doors open: 10:30
🔹 First round draw: 11:00*
🔹 Practice game: 11:15
🔹 Round 1: 11:30
🔹 Round 2: 12:15
🔹 Lunch: 13:00
🔹 Round 3: 13:45
🔹 Round 4: 14:30
🔹 Break: 15:15
🔹 Round 5: 15:30
🔹 Round 6: 16:15
🔹 Grand final: 17:00
🔹 Prizegiving: 17:45
*Please be aware that if you are late, you will be "Pruned" for each game that has already started at the time of your arrival.
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📝 Gameplay summary
🔹 Event style: "Bristol". How this works: shorturl.at/hMh3h (link should direct to Google Docs).
🔹 6 games to be played: all 9-rounders.
🔹 Normal rules with standard scoring.
🔹 "Swiss" fixture-generation. (see above link for how this works).
🔹 Players will be ranked by wins then points.
🏆 Once the heat games have concluded and the scores have been collected, the two top-performing players will come head-to-head in the grand final.
🏅 Prizes will be on offer for players of all abilities.
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🏠 Venue
The Studio at The Hive Library, Sawmill Cl, The Butts, Worcester WR1 3PD
🗺️ Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9GFQxJpnjaG2M76i9
🧭 Getting to the venue
The venue is located 0.2 miles from venue is located 0.2 miles from Worcester Foregate Street station, and 0.9 miles from Worcester Shrub Hill.
🅿️ For anyone planning on driving in, there are three public parking sites nearby: Cattlemarket, Croft Road, and the multi-storey Crowngate site.
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🎟️ Admission
There are different admission fee options for this event, which are as follows:
🔹 £12 for a single entry
🔹 £20 for two entries attending together
🔹 £15 if you bring along someone who has never attended a co-event
🔹 £6 for newbies
You can sign up by pressing the 'Tickets' button at the top of this page, which will direct you to the Google Form. Please also answer the questions on the form.
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Lunch and breaks
There will be a lunch break after the second game, and another break after the fourth game. As with most co-events now, lunch will not be provided, but there are plenty of amenities nearby.
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🌙 Evening plans
There will be a meal booking after the event, but where this will be is yet to be confirmed. We'll keep everyone updated closer to the time.
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🏨 Accommodation
There are many hotel options available in and around Worcester, all within a couple of miles of the venue.
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👟 Parkrun
For the parkrunners among us, the closest course to the venue is Worcester Pitchcroft. The start time is 09:00, and the average finish time (correct as of 26/09/2026) is 00:28:57. For full details, visit parkrun.org.uk/worcesterpitchcroft
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👤 Attending or organising a FOCAL event is subject to the FOCAL Code of Conduct.
📧 Questions about this event? Contact us at [email protected]
⚠️ FOCAL is a non-profit organisation led by volunteers and fans of Countdown. Each of our tournaments are non-official. We have no affiliation with or endorsement from ITV, Channel 4, or any other relevant entity. No copyright infringement is intended through the promotion and running of our tournaments. No gambling takes place at any of our events, and cash prizes are never offered.
Event venue
The Studio at The Hive Library, Sawmill Cl, The Butts, Worcester WR1 3PD, The Hive, The Butts, Worcester, WR1 3PB, United Kingdom
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