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Sports Centre

Canford Park Arena

Wimborne, South West England — BH21 3AS

800

Max Capacity

FROM

£1700

Per Day

4.4

38 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Canford Park Arena is a modern multi-purpose sports and events facility located in the heart of Wimborne, Dorset. The venue features a main arena space with flexible seating arrangements that can accommodate up to 800 delegates for conferences or exhibitions. With its high ceilings, modern lighting and sound systems, the arena provides an impressive setting for corporate events, trade shows and sporting competitions. The facility includes supporting meeting rooms, catering facilities and ample parking, making it an ideal choice for both local and regional events in the historic market town of Wimborne.

Room Capacities

theatre

600

boardroom

classroom

300

u shape

cabaret

200

reception

800

dining

250

banquet

200

Pricing

Day rates from £1700

Pricing available on request. Rates vary by event type, duration and requirements.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Accessible

Air conditioning

Catering kitchen

Sound system

Flexible seating

High ceilings

AV & Technical

PA System

Microphones

Basic Lighting

Wi-Fi

Scoreboard

Ideal For

Sports EventsExhibitionsTrade ShowsLarge ConferencesCommunity EventsConcerts

Location & Access

Canford Park, Wimborne BH21 3AS

Wimborne is served by regular bus services from Poole and Bournemouth. The nearest railway station is Poole (8 miles) with connections to London Waterloo. Bournemouth Airport is 15 miles away.

Free on-site parking available for up to 200 vehicles. Additional street parking nearby.

Wheelchair accessible