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Accessibility information

Venue Access
Information about accessibility into and around the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) can be found here: https://www.bic.co.uk/visit/access
 
Bournemouth Pier accessibility information for the Welcome Reception at Playfair Library:
https://thebournemouthpier.com/plan-your-visit/
 
Bournemouth Pavillion access information for conference dinner: https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/access

Hotel Access
Please be advised that not all hotels have accessible parking, however they will be able to provide information on the nearest available spaces.

Most major hotels will offer accessible room options – please check their websites for full information
 
Parking
The BIC has its own multi-storey car park with 644 spaces. The car parking operates Automatic Number Plate Recognition and will register your car on arrival. Take a ticket on arrival and pay before exiting. It is open 24 hours a day and has ramp access to the foyer from all levels and accessible spaces on levels 1, 2 and 3.

For more information please visit the BIC website.  
 
Travel Access
Bus
The closest bus stops to the BIC are:
  • Bournemouth Pier – about a 2 minute walk (82 meters) from the venue
  • Beacon Road – about a 4 minute walk (232 meters) from the venue
  • Westover Road – about a 7 minute walk (425 meters) from the venue
  • Bournemouth Square – about an 8 minute walk (471 meters) from the venue
Several bus lines stop near the BIC:
More Bus routes: 1A, 1B, 1C, 5, 5A, 13, 13A, 16, 18, 22, 33, 50, 70, M1, M2, N1, N2, N5, U4, 737

Highly accessible with low floors, ramps, designated wheelchair spaces, and priority seating, supported by schemes like the "Helping Hand Card" for discreet assistance.

Train
The Bournemouth International Centre is located 1.3 miles from Bournemouth Train Station (approx. a 28 minute walk).

More information on accessibility services can be found here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/bournemouth/
  
Accessible Taxis
Bluebird care
PRC Streamline Taxis 

Airport
Nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport. Click here for information for accessibility. https://www.bournemouthairport.com/special-assistance/

Taxi service from airport to BIC - https://www.bournemouthairporttransfers.co.uk/