LATEST NEWS

  • Wed 06 Aug 2008 –  Bournemouth Gets on Board with Event UK –  Surf’s up for the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Bournemouth International Conference Bureau (BICB) at Event UK.
  • Fri 25 Jul 2008 –  Leading UK Energy Company Returns to the BIC for Fifth Visit –  Scottish Southern and Energy (SSE) are returning to the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) this week for their Annual General Meeting.
  • Fri 18 Jul 2008 –  BIC is the Only English Resort Venue to Make Finals of the World’s Best Congress Centre Award –  Up against international city venues, the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) was the only English resort venue to make the finals of the 2008 International Association of Congress Centre’s (AIPC) Apex Award for World’s Best Congress Centre.
  • Tue 08 Jul 2008 –  Bournemouth Hotels Voted Best Value in the World –  Bournemouth hotels have been voted the best value hotels in the world, by a survey of guests who use website hotel.info.
  • Thu 03 Jul 2008 –  Come and Tour Behind the Scenes the BIC and Pavilion –  The Bournemouth International Centre and Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom are going to be open to the public, for behind the scenes tours, every Friday from July to September this year.
  • Wed 25 Jun 2008 –  Busy Times Ahead for the BIC –  The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has a busy couple of weeks ahead what with hosting the Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards (TSI) Conference and Exhibition and welcoming back the Local Government Association (LGA) for the ninth time!
  • Tue 17 Jun 2008 –  BIC has Just the Ticket! –  The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) has launched an innovative parking scheme that offers visitors a guaranteed parking space in the BIC multi-storey car park, as its website sees major growth in ticket sales!
  • Fri 18 Apr 2008 –  Ideal Home Exhibition Touches Down in Bournemouth –  Bournemouth will be all action from Thursday 28th until Sunday 31st August as the popular Ideal Home Exhibition lands at the Bournemouth International Centre, on the same weekend as the new Bournemouth Airshow.
  • Thu 21 Feb 2008 –  BIC Bride of the Year –  Hundreds of brides-to-be recently attended the successful Wedding Show at the BIC which saw Rachel Bunce from Salisbury scoop the Bride of the Year title

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Inspirational Ideas for Ideal Homes

Ideal Home Exhibition

Brainy bins, gorgeous gazebos, champion choppers, stylish soft furnishings and fabulous fireplaces! Just a few of the thousands of ideas waiting to be discovered at this year’s Ideal Home Exhibition  - back in Bournemouth for its 12th consecutive year.  

Held at the Bournemouth International Centre from Thursday 30thst August until Sunday 2nd September, this year’s show will attract a variety of visitors of all ages looking for inspiration.

The show offers something for everyone, with exhibitors from all over the UK. Among this year’s displays are ingenious gadgets for people looking for time-saving tips, environment-friendly energy advice, plus beautiful handcrafted furniture and even jewellery and garden ideas. There will also be a chance to pick up some pointers on investments, holiday homes, and creative crafts.
 
The lively programme of free events includes entertainment for all - professional cookery demonstrations with cuisine from around the world, funky fashion shows, dazzling dance displays from local groups and children’s favourite Mr Merlin and his best friend Okey Dokey the Dragon to keep the younger visitors entertained!

The exhibition is open daily from 10am – 5pm.  Admission charges are £4.00 for Adults, £2.00 for OAP’s and accompanied children 14 and under are free of charge.

It’s not only the visitors that can come away smiling, businesses taking a stand at this well attended show have the perfect opportunity to reach an audience open to ideas, although space is limited.  For our information pack and details on availability contact Premier Exhibitions and Events Ltd on 01242 516738.