re:connect 2025 will take place at the Vitality Stadium (Kings Park, Bournemouth). This venue is home to the local AFC Bournemouth, a premier league football team.
Address
AFC Bournemouth Vitality Stadium
Kings Park, Bournemouth, BH7 7AF, Dorset
Getting to Vitality Stadium
By Car/ Taxi
The postcode for Vitality Stadium is BH7 7AF. Following a satellite navigation (satnav) will lead you to the stadium.
When driving to the stadium, follow the brown road signs with a football icon on. Please note, some of these signs may refer to the stadium as Dean Court.
Parking at the Venue
The South Stand car park, behind the stadium, is run by BCP and operates charges on a 24/7 basis. Alternative parking can be found at Sovereign Shopping Centre for £3.50 for four hours or £5 for 24 hours.
By Train
A large majority of trains arrive at Bournemouth Central Train Station, which is accessible to wheelchair users. Leave the station by the south exit (facing Asda) and turn left to head towards the main road. Turn left again and walk straight up Holdenhurst Road for around 25 minutes, until you reach a roundabout at which you turn right into Kings Park Drive. The venue is on the left.
The nearest train station to the stadium is Pokesdown, which is roughly a mile from the ground and around a 15-minute walk away.
This station is not currently accessible for wheelchair users. Exit the station and turn right down the main Christchurch Road (A35) for 400m and turn right into Gloucester Road. Follow signs for Kings Park to arrive at Vitality Stadium.
By Bus
More Buses: The M1/M2 More buses service is accessible from Pokesdown train station and Bournemouth train station and runs up to every thirty minutes. Alight at Ashley Road to get within 5 minutes of the stadium. A step free access route is available through Kings Park from Ashley Road to the stadium and More Buses offer low floor buses with enough room for one wheelchair. Please visit this website for more information on bus routes and schedules.
On Foot/By Bike
The stadium has a number of bike racks that can be used for those opting to cycle to the stadium. These are located opposite the main reception area.