Bournemouth International Centre
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.
| Bournemouth International Centre | |
|---|---|
Exterior of venue (c.2018) | |
| Address | Exeter Rd Bournemouth BH2 5BH England |
| Coordinates | 50°43′00″N 1°52′41″W |
| Owner | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council |
| Operator | BH Live |
| Built | 1982–84 |
| Inaugurated | 16 August 1984 |
| Opened | 6 September 1984 |
| Renovated | 2004 |
| Expanded | 1990 |
Construction cost | £19.5 million (£73.2 million in 2024 pounds) |
Classroom-style seating | 10–50 |
| Banquet/ballroom | 2,500 (Purbeck Hall) 1,300 (Solent Hall) |
Theatre seating | 6,500 standing or 4,045 seated (Windsor Hall) 1,100 (Tregonwell Hall) |
| Enclosed space | |
| • Total space | 6,982 m2 (75,150 sq ft) |
| • Exhibit hall floor | 1,973 m2 (21,240 sq ft) |
| • Breakout/meeting | 1,000 m2 (11,000 sq ft) |
| • Ballroom | 2,748 m2 (29,580 sq ft) |
| Parking | 650 spaces |
| Website | |
| Venue Website | |
In June 2022, it was announced that the building would undergo a £1.8 million refurbishment.
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