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South Car Park to the Vitality Stadium

AFC Bournemouth - Vitality Stadium, Dean Court, King's Park Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7AF

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Introduction

  • The following information describes the route from the South Car Park to the Vitality Stadium.
  • The approximate distance of this route is between 110m-150m depending on which Blue Badge parking bay is used.
  • The route takes approximately 1-2 minutes.
  • The potential hazards on this route include; car park traffic and an access road.

Parking (South Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located off King's Park Drive.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is step-free access throughout the car park.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 360cm x 520cm (11ft 10in x 17ft 1in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • Standard parking bays are clearly marked.
    • The route from the car park is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The stadium is clearly visible from the car park.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Matchday Information View
    • The following information relates to the parking available on a matchday.
    • There are 14 parking bays in total which are allocated to Blue Badge holders, of which 14 is/are clearly marked.
    • Standard parking bays can be used for Blue Badge holders.
    • This car park is for home supporters.
    • Parking spaces are available on a match-by-match basis.
    • Parking is free for all supporters on match day.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders on a match day.
    • There is a steward available for assistance on match days.
  • Related Route Plan(s) View

South Car Park to the Outer Concourse

  • The stadium is visible from this car park.
  • From the Blue Badge parking bays turn left onto the path leading to the outer concourse.
  • Follow the path for approximately 90m until you reach the outer concourse.
  • The surface of the path is tarmac.
  • There is step-free access along the path.
  • There are slight slopes on the path in places.
  • There is a steep slope leading from the path to the outer concourse.
  • There is a shorter route available if required, this route leads across the visitors coach parking area.

Outer Concourse

  • There is step-free access throughout the outer concourse.
    The outer concourse has a tarmac surface.
  • There is a pre-match food and drink kiosk located on the outer wall of the Vitality Steve Fletcher North Stand.
    The Great Escape Bar is located at the corner of the Main Stand and the Vitality Steve Fletcher North Stand .
    There are programme stalls located at regular intervals around the concourse.
  • There is step-free access to the stands and hospitality entrances.
  • Clear directional signage is provided on the concourse.
  • There is a stadium plan/map on the concourse.
  • There is a steward/member of staff available for assistance on match days.