Bournemouth International Centre
Overview
The Bournemouth International Centre (commonly known as the BIC /ˈbɪk/) in Bournemouth, Dorset, was opened in September 1984. It is one of the largest venues for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment and events in southern England. Additionally, it is well known for hosting national conferences of major British political parties and trade unions.
Contact details
Exeter Road Bournemouth Dorset South West BH2 5BH United Kingdom
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Access Card notes
This provider accepts the Access Card as supporting documentation for accessible facilities and tickets. *The information in this listing is submitted by the provider*.
Access guidance
- Customers with special seating or access requirements can apply join the BH Live Access Scheme, which enables us to provide the best possible service and seats for customers with accessibility needs. Discounted or complimentary Personal Assistant tickets may be available if you require assistance when attending an event at our venues.
- Blue Badge Parking – There are 35 accessible parking bays in our car park located on levels 1 to 3 of the car park (including 3 overlength spaces on Level 1).
- Accessible toilets on every level, equipped with alarms.
- Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs are welcome in all BH Live venues and water is available upon request
- We offer a limited number of complimentary tickets to events at our venues, for personal assistants accompanying customers with disabilities, where that customer would be unable to attend an event without this person. Personal assistant tickets are subject to availability and can only be booked by customers registered on our Access Scheme
- The Windsor Hall and Tregonwell Hall are fitted with the Sennheiser Infrared Amplification System. Users require a receiver that can be either worn around the neck and used in conjunction with their own hearing aid. Receivers can be loaned from the security office. They are free, yet address details will be required, which will be destroyed upon return of the receiver.
- If you are new to our venues, you will need to create an online account. Click My Account at the top of the page and follow the instructions for creating a new account. Once your account has been created, send your name, account number and a copy of your proof (listed above) to access@bhlive.org.uk If you have an account with us already send your name, account number and a copy of your proof (listed above) to access@bhlive.org.uk How to book Once you have received confirmation that your account has been registered onto the Access Scheme, you will be able to book accessible tickets through your online account. You will need to log into this account first before selecting your seats. At the checkout the complimentary Personal Assistant ticket will be added to your order (subject to availability).