The Lighthouse
Lighthouse is unique in that we are the only multi-space venue with four auditoria in the South West, and the largest outside London. They house a symphonic concert hall, mid-scale theatre, small-scale studio theatre, independent cinema, art galleries, and function room spaces. Audiences can discover and enjoy an extraordinary mix of art forms, not possible elsewhere across the South West, all under one roof.
By Road
Travelling west on the M27 the road becomes the A31 bypassing Ringwood, Ferndown and Wimborne Minster. Remain on the bypass until reaching the roundabout junction signposted the A349 Poole town centre and ferry port.
Follow the A349 and ferry signs until reaching the roundabout signposted the A350 Poole town centre. Turn left here onto the A350 (Holes Bay Road). Follow the dual carriageway which skirts the bay. At the next roundabout at the end of Holes Bay Rd turn left onto the flyover and move to the right hand lane. At the next roundabout turn right and within a minute you will see Lighthouse on your left.
Car Parks
There is plenty of car park space very close to Lighthouse. Parking is available at the Dolphin Shopping Centre multi-storey over the road from Lighthouse and the level access car park directly opposite. There is also a car park located at the Dolphin Swimming Centre next to Everyone Active, only a five minute walk away.
Buses
Lighthouse is opposite Poole bus station with an underpass or a level access crossing providing easy access across the road.
Airports
Bournemouth International Airport is approx. 9.5 miles from Poole.
Southampton Airport Parkway is a 45 minute train journey direct to Poole rail station.
Rail
Poole rail station is in the town centre, a 5 minute walk from Lighthouse. Follow signs to ‘Arts Centre’ which take you through the shopping centre to the bus station. Lighthouse is opposite the bus station.
South West Trains run a half hourly train service to Poole from London Waterloo.
Coach Services
National Express offers a regular service to most major towns and cities plus a Flightlink service to/from Heathrow Airport and central London with connections to Gatwick Airport.
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