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How To Get Here
The Arts Institute (the Wallisdown campus) is situated two miles from the centre of Bournemouth, on the border between Bournemouth and Poole. Upon arrival, please head to the main reception in Institute House.
Arriving by Road
The best way to approach the Wallisdown campus from the east or north is via the A338 (known locally as the Wessex Way).
Take the exit at the Richmond Hill Roundabout (next to the Standard Life building), then take the third exit from this roundabout and proceed along Wimborne Road. At the four-way Junction (intersection with traffic lights) turn left (the road continues as Wimborne Road then becomes Talbot Avenue), and proceed over the next three roundabouts. At the fourth roundabout take the first left into Fern Barrow and continue straight ahead (over the mini roundabout). Take your first left into the Wallisdown campus.
If you are traveling from the west, approach Poole on the A35, then follow the signs for Bournemouth (A3049) taking the dual carriageway past Tower Park (Dorset Way). The Wallisdown Campus is on the A3049 (Wallisdown Road). See link for map and details- http://www.aib.ac.uk/PDF/aibmapNew1.pdf
By Bus
Buses 6a, 6b and 6c run from the centre of Bournemouth directly to the Arts Institute at Bournemouth. Correct stops are located in Bournemouth Square. Details of getting to the stops from the Durley Hall hotel are below. See link for bus map and more information -www.aib.ac.uk/pdf/yellowbusesmap.pdf
By Rail
The nearest station to the Arts Institute is Bournemouth Train Station, which is served by a fast inter-city rail link from London Waterloo. There are also regular trains to Bournemouth from Poole, Southampton and other major cities. The Wallisdown Campus is located approximately 1.5 miles from the train station and is a 5-10 minute journey by taxi. Bus numbers 6a, 6b or 6c (Yellow Buses - hourly service) will take you from Bournemouth Train/Coach Station (Travel Interchange) to the Arts Institute campus.
By Coach
Frequent coach services run to Bournemouth from many large centres. Journey time from London is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. The Bournemouth Train/Coach Station (known as the Travel Interchange) is located on the ground level of the Asda Superstore next to the railway station. Bus number 6a, 6b or 6c (Yellow Buses - hourly service) will take you from Bournemouth Train/Coach Station (Travel Interchange) to the Arts Institute campus - A journey by taxi is approximately 10-15 minutes.
By Air
London Heathrow is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by road from Bournemouth. London Gatwick is some 2 hours and 30 minutes away. Both airports are served by direct coach/rail links from Bournemouth. Southampton International Airport is 35 minutes away by road and serves as a main station on the rail route between Bournemouth and London (approximately 25 minutes by train). Southampton serves a number of UK and European destinations.
Please direct enquiries to +44 (0) 2380 629 600.
Bournemouth Airport is approximately 15 minutes away from town by road and also serves a number of destinations. There is no direct rail link to and from the Airport, but taxis are plentiful, as are frequent local bus services.
Please direct enquiries to +44 (0) 1202 364 000.
From the Durley Hall Hotel and Spa,
By Bus;
A short walk to Bournemouth Town Centre brings you to the correct bus stops. When exiting the Durley Hall Hotel and Spa, head out of Marlborough Road and left at Durley Chine Road towards Poole Road roundabout. Follow the third exit onto Poole Road, continue down Poole Hill, continue down Commercial Road, and continue down Terrace road (following the main straight road for all). Turn left at Exeter Road Traffic Lights (large restaurant called Landmarc – Church building décor). Find the stand for bus 6a, 6b or 6c (Yellow buses). The bus will stop directly outside Bournemouth University Campus, head further down the road past the next roundabout and Animation Unlimited at the Arts Institute at Bournemouth is on your left.
Taxi;
Local numbers-
01202 556677
01202 666333
01202 747333
A five minute taxi ride brings you to the Arts Institute at Bournemouth campus, and directly up to the reception.
Address;
The
Arts Institute at Bournemouth
Wallisdown
Poole
Dorset
BH12
5HH
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1202 533 011
Fax: +44 (0)1202
537 729
Email: general@aib.ac.uk
Any problems with travel on the day please call 01202 533011 or 01202 853673 for directions.