A 1,500-seat athletics stadium in Bournemouth, Dorset, featuring an eight-lane track and hosting various regional and national athletics events throughout the year.
"Easter Monday Caravan Chaos" - well attended family event and pretty full around the stadium. Lots of races including Brisca 2 stock cars + saloon stock cars + stock rods + bangers + caravan destruction derby. A great, well run event that appears out of nowhere like an oasis in a desert of fields. Many stayed until the last event which was the caravan chaos demolition, which everyone loved. Some great races at the end with the finals of each category well fought out and also some great banger action. Background knowledge: lasted nearly 6 hours which is a lot for young ones in the cold of April. The grandstands are worth using - PS3/seat on the day but sold out by 1:10pm (first show at 12:45pm). Buy tickets beforehand and simply show your barcode on your phone to get in - saves about 5-10 minutes - walk straight to the front on the right queue. Wear wellies if not in the stand, many take foldable chairs but get there early to get a spot, otherwise standing room ok throughout. Parking brill and easy, toilets good. Burger and hotdog queues quite long. Honestly, I'd probably get there 3 hours from the end next time and miss the racing qualifiers + watch better racing and the caravans. Plus more spaces to stand as some leave early. Not long queues to leave afterwards like they are at Santa Pod. 4-star because of being 6 hours otherwise 5-star.
Had a brilliant day for Easter caravan chaos! Was expecting a couple of hours but we got there about an hour before the first race and it was so worth it, got to wonder round the pit area and choose a good spot. Didn't end up leaving for a good 6 hours at least and the whole family had a great day!
August Bank Holiday, great fun. Thankyou to everyone involved to make this happen and it didn't rain! Well worth a visit.
Quite a good turn out . May be should have more toilets and maybe more food van around other side as long way to walk and get back without missing a race . Other than
Great day for all. Incredible safety measures for both drivers and spectators. Bought advance tickets to save some pennies but the queue to get in for advance tickets took us 10 minutes to get through, whilst cash on the day had no queue. It didn't ruin the day though, was just some information others might find useful. We can't wait to go again.
A great place. They have it right. Tickets are good value. Food at a reasonable price. The atmosphere is great. What a fun time thank you we will be back.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Getting tickets in advance recommended
Good for kids
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"Easter Monday Caravan Chaos" - well attended family event and pretty full around the stadium. Lots of races including Brisca 2 stock cars + saloon stock cars + stock rods + bangers + caravan destruction derby. A great, well run event that appears out of nowhere like an oasis in a desert of fields. Many stayed until the last event which was the caravan chaos demolition, which everyone loved. Some great races at the end with the finals of each category well fought out and also some great banger action. Background knowledge: lasted nearly 6 hours which is a lot for young ones in the cold of April. The grandstands are worth using - PS3/seat on the day but sold out by 1:10pm (first show at 12:45pm). Buy tickets beforehand and simply show your barcode on your phone to get in - saves about 5-10 minutes - walk straight to the front on the right queue. Wear wellies if not in the stand, many take foldable chairs but get there early to get a spot, otherwise standing room ok throughout. Parking brill and easy, toilets good. Burger and hotdog queues quite long. Honestly, I'd probably get there 3 hours from the end next time and miss the racing qualifiers + watch better racing and the caravans. Plus more spaces to stand as some leave early. Not long queues to leave afterwards like they are at Santa Pod. 4-star because of being 6 hours otherwise 5-star.
Had a brilliant day for Easter caravan chaos! Was expecting a couple of hours but we got there about an hour before the first race and it was so worth it, got to wonder round the pit area and choose a good spot. Didn't end up leaving for a good 6 hours at least and the whole family had a great day!
August Bank Holiday, great fun. Thankyou to everyone involved to make this happen and it didn't rain! Well worth a visit.
Quite a good turn out . May be should have more toilets and maybe more food van around other side as long way to walk and get back without missing a race . Other than
Great day for all. Incredible safety measures for both drivers and spectators. Bought advance tickets to save some pennies but the queue to get in for advance tickets took us 10 minutes to get through, whilst cash on the day had no queue. It didn't ruin the day though, was just some information others might find useful. We can't wait to go again.
A great place. They have it right. Tickets are good value. Food at a reasonable price. The atmosphere is great. What a fun time thank you we will be back.
