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Bournemouth International Centre

Exeter Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5BH
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About us

Located on England's South Coast, The Bournemouth International Centre is a leading conference and exhibition venue and one of the preferred venues of political party organisers, large commercial and corporate organisations, trade and public exhibitions and national and international associations.

Venue Details

Total meeting space62,409 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Standing capacity-
Seating capacity4,000
Built1984
Renovated-
Venue typeEntertainment venue

Awards

Industry awards
AIPC Gold. MIA AIM Accredited. ICCA Members

Amenities

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment

  • Dance floor
  • Portable walls
  • Staging area

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
62,409 sq. ft.
Largest room
26,909.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
19,375.0 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
4,000
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
The Windsor Hall
26,909.8 sq. ft.
154.2 x 150.9 sq. ft.
23.0 ft.
4000
1100
3500
4054
-
776
The Tregonwell Hall
7,782.3 sq. ft.
108.3 x 75.5 sq. ft.
23.0 ft.
800
464
1500
800
-
312
The Purbeck Hall
19,375.0 sq. ft.
153.2 x 14.8 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
2500
900
2500
1700
-
634
The Solent Hall
13,454.9 sq. ft.
142.7 x 108.3 sq. ft.
23.0 ft.
2000
650
2000
1300
--
Foyer Bar
2,691.0 sq. ft.
-
-
400
-
400
120
--
Purbeck Lounge
2,443.4 sq. ft.
-
-
250
120
250
220
120
-
Meyrick Suite
968.8 sq. ft.
-
-
90
70
90
75
62
-
Durley Suite
699.7 sq. ft.
-
-
50
40
50
46
28
-
Branksome Suite
861.1 sq. ft.
-
-
70
60
70
70
46
-

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8.3 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Bournemouth Beach

Recreation
2 mins
The BIC is located opposite Bournemouth beach, which is a fantastic space for watersports, beach yoga, team building games, promenade jogs and home to an activity park.
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Conferences considered for minimum of 250 delegates. Min exhibition space = 1505 Sq. m

Additional details

The Windsor Hall is the impressive main auditorium - a huge flexible space which works equally welll for conferences & exhibitions 2025 sqm. The Solent Hall is modern and versatile - a blank canvas for you to create the perfect event. 1250 sqm. The Purbeck Hall is an impressive, but welcoming space with a timber domed roof, an integral bar and its own special ambience. Perfect for social events and gala banquets as well as exhibitions and conferences. 1800 sqm. The Tregonwell Hall is a more intimate space, ideal if you are organising meetings, workshops or social events for smaller conferences and exhibitions. 723 sqm.

Bournemouth International Centre Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Bournemouth International Centre's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Bournemouth International Centre have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Bournemouth International Centre and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Bournemouth International Centre's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Bournemouth International Centre developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Bournemouth International Centre clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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