The Bournemouth International Centre is recognised as one of the most capacious locations in southern England for the hosting of conferences.
Since it first opened its doors in 1984, it has been the site of numerous political party and labour union conferences.
The Windsor Hall, which is one of the largest indoor music venues in the UK, serves as the focal point of the BIC.
This venue is home to Europe’s largest tensile grid, which is comprised of 30 miles of steel wire and holds 90 tonnes in the air above the stage.
Because of this, there is a great deal of flexibility in staging and performance configurations.
In addition, there is the Tregonwell Hall, which serves as a venue for larger exhibitions and conferences.
The leisure pool that was formerly located on the premises has since been removed in order to make room for additional exhibition and conference space.
The BIC has played host to a wide variety of notable guests over the course of its history due to its popularity as a location for events and conferences.
Neil Kinnock, who criticised militants at an event in 1985, and Margaret Thatcher, who delivered her final conference speech at the BIC in 1990, are two examples of those who have previously held such positions.
If you want to sit down, relax and enjoy some music, then the BIC is one of the best places in Bournemouth to go to.
How to get to the Bournemouth International Centre
The closest bus stations are Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Square, Beacon Road and Westover Road which are all under a 5 minute walk away.
Buses operate between the BIC and the Bournemouth train station, bus rides typically take around 10 minutes.
FAQ
How many seats are in the Bournemouth International Centre?
There are 4045 seats located in Windsor Hall and 1100 seats inside Tregonwell Hall.
How far is Bournemouth International Centre from train station?
A bus ride from the Bournemouth train station takes 10 minutes, you can also walk which will take 30 minutes.
Who owns the Bournemouth International Centre?
The BIC is owned by the BCP Council.
