Getting here
Finding the BFX Festival
The BFX Festival will be held at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC).
Parking
A pay and display car park is available at the BIC if you’re travelling by car. Details and pricing can be found here.
Alternatively, multiple pay and display car parks can be found around Bournemouth within walking distance to the venue.
Train
The nearest train station to the BIC is Bournemouth. The venue is a 5 minute bus or taxi journey from the station, or a 25 minute walk. For timetabling and fare information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
Bus
Buses run frequently from the Bournemouth travel interchange (opposite Bournemouth train station) and will drop you outside the venue. The journey takes approximately 5 minutes or you can walk to the venue in 25 minutes. For timetabling and fare information visit https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Walking
If you’re staying in Bournemouth, most of Bournemouth’s accommodation is within walking distance of the BIC. It is in close proximity to the Bournemouth pavilion, pier, beach and the town centre.
The University has preferential rates with a number of local hotels, please quote Bournemouth University when booking to access these rates (preferential rates are subject to availability and will be advised by the hotel at the time of booking).
- Hermitage Hotel
- Carlton Hotel
- East Cliff Court Hotel
- Miramar Hotel
- The Green House Hotel
- Holiday Inn
Accessibility
For details regarding accessibility at the BIC please visit www.bic.co.uk/conferences-and-exhibitions/accessibility. If you have specific access requirements, please contact a member of our team at info@bfxfestival.com.
Food options
There are limited hot and cold food options at the BIC Terrace Cafe. In addition there are a number of food outlets in Bournemouth town centre within walking distance from the BIC.
Safety and Security
We want to make your visit an enjoyable experience. If you have any concerns or a complaint please speak to a member of staff who will assist you. We operate a zero tolerance drug policy.
Local Discounts
Visit the BOMO website for promotional codes to use across Bournemouth.
