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Venue, accommodation and travel


Venue information
The conference is taking place at the Bournemouth Conference Centre (BIC). https://www.bic.co.uk/

All sessions will be held in the BIC, as well as the awards and poster reception.
The conference welcome reception will be held at Bournemouth Pier  https://thebournemouthpier.com/

The conference dinner will be at Bournemouth Pavillion  
 
Accommodation
Information on accommodation options is provided by Business Events Bournemouth https://bebres.bzon.uk/  
 
Getting to Bournemouth
Well connected by rail, plane and car. For more information please click here https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Nearby-Airports/Bournemouth-International-Centre

Rail:
Bournemouth International Centre is located 1.3 miles from Bournemouth Railway Station (approximately a 28-minute walk). For train timetable information visit nationalrail.co.uk.
                                  
Plane:
To travel to the Bournemouth International Centre by plane, you can fly into Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and take a bus or taxi the final 6 miles to the centre, or fly into South Hampton Airport (SOU) and take a 36-minute train to Bournemouth station, followed by a short bus or taxi ride to the centre. There are no direct flights from London Heathrow to Bournemouth, but you can connect via other airports. 

Flight destinations to Bournemouth Airport - https://www.bournemouthairport.com/flights-holidays/

Flight destinations to South Hampton Airport https://www.southamptonairport.com/destinations/all-destinations/

Car:
Use postcode BH2 5BH for satellite navigation.


Parking
The BIC (644 spaces) is attached to a cashless, multi-storey public car park, open 24 hours a day. It has step-free access to the foyer from all levels and wider accessible spaces on levels 1, 2 and 3.

The height restriction for the car park is 6’ 6” or 2 metres. This is indicated by a fixed yellow barrier at the entrance.

Additional information found here https://www.bic.co.uk/visit/parking
 
Bus:
It couldn’t be easier to get to Bournemouth International Centre by bus.
The closest bus stops to the BIC:​
  • 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 – Approximately an 8-minute walk (471 meters) from the venue
Detailed information on bus routes can be found here https://www.morebus.co.uk/services

Things to do in Bournemouth and the surrounding area

  • Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
  • Bournemouth Beach: Walk along the golden sands, enjoy the pier, arcades, and beachfront eateries
  • Lower and Upper Gardens: Stroll through these beautiful, central gardens leading down to the sea, featuring the Bournemouth In Bloom competition and floral displays. Along with lots of other activities.
  • Oceanarium: Explore marine life in large tanks, with interactive exhibits at the seafront.
  • Westbourne: Victorian Arcades, Chic Boutiques & Cosmopolitan Dining